Vintage Sakai Takayuki Deba Knife 150mm Carbon Steel Original Box 2136

Experience a vintage Sakai Takayuki Deba - a 150mm single-bevel carbon steel knife built for breaking down whole fish, crafted in Japan and presented in its original box.

The Specs

• Brand: Sakai Takayuki
• Condition: Second hand
• Steel: Carbon Steel
• Hardness: 58 HRC
• Bevel: Single bevel
• Blade length: 150mm
• Total length: 280mm
• Handle: Magnolia Wood
• Construction: Fully forged, half tang
• Origin: Made in Japan
• Includes: Original box

The Sakai Takayuki Story

Sakai Takayuki is one of Sakai's most respected cutlery houses, with roots going back to 1932 under the Aoki family. Operating from Sakai in Osaka Prefecture - Japan's knife-making capital for over 600 years - the brand is celebrated for its single-bevel Japanese knives. The Deba is the workhorse of the Japanese kitchen: a thick-spined, single-bevel blade designed to break down whole fish with precision - from removing heads and fins to filleting. This 150mm carbon steel example is compact and highly manoeuvrable, ideal for smaller fish or detailed work. Carbon steel takes and holds a razor edge beautifully, and this example comes in its original box - a rare find for collectors and working cooks alike.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after washing
• Do not use a honing rod - single-bevel blades require professional sharpening
• Sharpen on a whetstone or send to a professional sharpener
• Store in a knife block or on a magnetic strip