Vintage Japanese Deba Knife 150mm Carbon Steel Magnolia Handle Made in Japan 1752

Experience controlled fish preparation with a vintage Japanese deba

This pre-owned 150mm deba pairs a recorded carbon steel blade with a magnolia wood handle. Its recorded single bevel offers a specialised Japanese format for fish preparation, with handedness to be confirmed before use.

The Specs

• Knife type: deba
• Steel recorded: carbon steel; exact alloy not specified
• Blade length recorded: 150mm
• Bevel recorded: single bevel; handedness and edge angle not recorded
• Handle recorded: magnolia wood
• Hardness recorded: 58 HRC; not independently verified
• Origin recorded: Japan
• Condition: vintage, pre-owned
• Maker, production date, overall length, weight and measured spine thickness: not recorded

Heritage & Use

The deba format supplies the knife's design context, not proof of this individual blade's age or workshop. The earlier listing describes a thick spine and robust heel for controlled fish preparation, but no thickness measurement is supplied. Heading and filleting require appropriate technique and assessment of the blade; this is not a guarantee of bone-cutting capability or a recommendation for general bone chopping. Confirm the knife's handedness, edge condition, blade integrity and handle security before kitchen use.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only; never use a dishwasher
• Dry immediately and avoid soaking the magnolia handle
• Remove active rust before food preparation and apply a light coat of food-safe blade oil before extended storage
• Avoid routine honing rods on the recorded single-bevel edge
• Sharpen on suitable water stones using single-bevel technique that preserves the main bevel and back-face geometry; consult a specialist if unsure
• Do not sharpen only the flat face, assume handedness or convert the blade to a double bevel
• Avoid frozen food, twisting and impact work; do not assume suitability for bone chopping
• Store clean and dry with the edge protected in a suitable sheath or knife roll