{"product_id":"tosa-kanetsugu-deba-knife-180mm-carbon-steel-2163","title":"Vintage Tosa Kanetsugu Deba Knife 170mm Carbon Steel 2163","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience the Power and Precision of a Tosa Kanetsugu Deba Built for Serious Fish Butchery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTosa Province - modern-day Kochi Prefecture - has its own proud knife-making tradition, distinct from Sakai and Seki, rooted in the rugged demands of rural and coastal life. Kanetsugu is a name associated with Tosa's working blade culture: knives made to be used hard, maintained well, and passed down. The Deba is the cornerstone of the Japanese fish kitchen - a thick-spined, single-bevel blade designed to break down whole fish, remove heads, and fillet with authority. This vintage 180mm example in carbon steel with a magnolia wood handle is a genuine working tool from that tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tosa Kanetsugu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 170mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Magnolia Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully forged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Second hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Knife Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 180mm, this Deba is a versatile and capable size - large enough to handle snapper, bream, and salmon with authority, while remaining manageable for precise filleting work. Carbon steel takes a finer edge than stainless and holds it well under the demands of fish butchery. The thick spine absorbs the force needed to cut through bone without flexing, while the single-bevel geometry tracks cleanly through flesh. Magnolia wood is the traditional Japanese handle material - lightweight, moisture-resistant, and easy to replace. A vintage Tosa Kanetsugu in original box is a rare and practical find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only - never dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry immediately after washing to prevent rust on the carbon steel blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a light coat of food-safe oil to the blade if storing long-term\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen on a whetstone - single-bevel geometry requires sharpening on the bevel side only; keep the back flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo honing rod - professional sharpening recommended if unsure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in a knife roll or protective sleeve - never loose in a drawer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chef \u0026 a knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55431563378979,"sku":"Kanetsugudeba180","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/F4963CFB-6DE6-4062-B8F8-0EA6188205A6.jpg?v=1787226482","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/tosa-kanetsugu-deba-knife-180mm-carbon-steel-2163","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}