Vintage Shiromaru Deba Knife 195mm Yasugi Carbon Steel Magnolia Handle 2284

Experience the Art of Traditional Japanese Fish Butchery

Forged from legendary Yasugi Steel (安来鉰) - the same high-purity carbon steel lineage used in samurai swords - this Vintage Shiromaru (白丸) Deba 195mm is a masterwork of traditional Japanese single-bevel craftsmanship. At 195mm, it delivers the ideal length, weight, and leverage for filleting large whole fish, breaking down poultry, and slicing through cartilage with surgical precision.

The Specs

• Steel: Yasugi carbon steel (Yasugi-hagane) - high-purity Shimane Prefecture iron
• Blade type: Deba (single bevel, right-handed)
• Blade length: 195mm (approx. 7.7 inches)
• Handle: Magnolia wood (ho wood)
• Edge: Traditional single bevel with hollow-ground back (Urasuki)
• Brand: Shiromaru (白丸)
• Origin: Japan
• Condition: Excellent vintage, unused new old stock - hand-tuned and razor-sharp
• SKU: 2284

Heritage

Yasugi Steel (安来鉰) is one of Japan's most revered blade materials - a high-purity carbon steel descended from the ancient Tamahagane sand iron used in katana production. Its structural hardness allows a terrifyingly sharp, laser-thin edge with exceptional retention. The Deba's thick spine and heavy weight distribution handle the demanding work of whole-fish breakdown and poultry jointing, while the hollow-ground Urasuki back creates an air pocket between steel and ingredient, eliminating food friction and tearing for pristine, restaurant-quality cuts. The lightweight magnolia handle absorbs moisture during busy service and provides tip-forward balance natural to single-bevel work.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after use to prevent rust
• Hone on the flat (ura) side only - single-bevel geometry
• Sharpen on Japanese water stones (1000/3000 grit)
• Store on a magnetic rack or in a knife roll - never loose in a drawer