{"product_id":"vintage-masamoto-sohonten-deba-knife-170mm-and-wooden-cover-carbon-steel-2344","title":"Vintage Masamoto Sohonten Deba Knife 170mm with Wooden Saya 2344","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience the character of a vintage Masamoto Sohonten Deba\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listed 170mm Japanese fish-preparation knife comes with a wooden cover, combining a substantial deba profile with the collectible appeal of a pre-owned blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand listed: Masamoto Sohonten; individual blade marking requires confirmation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife type: deba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length listed: 170mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel listed: carbon steel; exact grade and construction not confirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded: wooden cover; fit and condition require checking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle material, edge angle and handedness: not confirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin recorded: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: vintage, pre-owned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHeritage \u0026amp; Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Masamoto Sohonten name is retained from this knife's recorded identification. Its deba form is associated with traditional Japanese fish preparation, offering a broad blade for controlled cutting when breaking down fish. It is not intended for hard bones or frozen food. The wooden cover provides edge protection when correctly fitted. This individual blade's production date, exact steel grade and construction have not been established, so no specific era or forging method is claimed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only; never use a dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry immediately after use, including around the handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid honing rods until the edge geometry is confirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen on suitable water stones following the existing bevel; consult a specialist for unfamiliar single-bevel geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore fully clean and dry with the wooden cover only after confirming its fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chef \u0026 a Knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55673752813859,"sku":"VTG-MASAMOTO-DEBA-170-2344","price":180.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/7D435BA5-A97F-4B5B-962B-26A665B2F8D5.jpg?v=1791431490","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/vintage-masamoto-sohonten-deba-knife-170mm-and-wooden-cover-carbon-steel-2344","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}