{"product_id":"masamoto-ko-deba-120mm","title":"Vintage Masamoto Carbon Steel Ko-Deba Knife 120mm 2326","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience precise control for detailed fish preparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Masamoto 120mm ko-deba brings the weight and authority of a deba into a compact, highly controllable format. Its carbon steel blade, traditional Japanese handle and horn ferrule make it a character-rich specialist knife for small fish preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Masamoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ko-deba \/ small fish butchery knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeometry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional single bevel with right-handed bias\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Japanese wood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFerrule:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water buffalo horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage \/ second-hand, one-of-a-kind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHeritage and performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe compact ko-deba profile is designed for controlled work on smaller fish. Its short blade and substantial spine provide close handling around bones and joints, while the single-bevel geometry supports precise cuts. Carbon steel can take a keen edge but requires attentive care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only - never place in a dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry immediately after use to help prevent rust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use a honing steel on the single-bevel edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen with the correct single-bevel technique on Japanese water stones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore on a magnetic rack, in a sheath or in a knife roll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid hard bones, frozen food and twisting cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chef \u0026 a Knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55625458385187,"sku":"VTG-MASAMOTO-KODEBA-120-2326","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/2B1EEB7F-9D10-47D1-9154-F3CE37E2C653.jpg?v=1790248968","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/masamoto-ko-deba-120mm","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}