Vintage Japanese Deba Knife 170mm Made in Japan Carbon Steel 1670

Vintage Japanese Deba Knife 170mm - Blade Only, No Handle

A beautifully preserved vintage Japanese deba knife blade - 170mm, carbon steel, single bevel, no handle fitted. This is a project piece or a replacement blade: the steel is in excellent condition and ready to be fitted with a custom handle. At 170mm, this is the larger deba size - built for beheading and filleting larger fish with authority. Made in Japan, one-of-a-kind.

The Specs

• Steel: Carbon steel, 58 HRC
• Bevel: Single bevel
• Style: Fully forged, full tang
• Blade length: 170mm
• Overall length: 270mm (blade only)
• Handle: None - blade only, handle fitting required
• Weight: Approx. 150g
• Origin: Made in Japan
• Condition: Vintage - blade only, one-of-a-kind

The Deba - Japan's Fish Knife, Ready for a New Handle

The deba's thick spine absorbs the force of cutting through fish heads and bones, while the single bevel edge produces clean, precise fillets. This blade is in excellent condition - the steel is solid and the edge is intact. Fit it with your own handle and you have a genuine vintage Japanese deba at a fraction of the cost of a new knife. Carbon steel at 58 HRC takes a keen edge and rewards careful whetstone sharpening.

Care and Maintenance

• Fit a handle before use - bare tang is sharp and unsafe without one
• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after washing to prevent rust
• Apply a light coat of camellia or food-safe mineral oil to the blade
• Sharpen on a whetstone - single bevel, flat face only