{"product_id":"vintage-unbranded-deba-knife-140mm-2233","title":"Vintage Unbranded Deba Knife 120mm Carbon Steel Wood Handle 2233","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience Authentic Japanese Artisan Carbon Steel - A Premium Unbranded Deba with Original Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red presentation box reads 「高級 料理包丁」 (Kokyu Ryori Hocho) - \"High-Grade Cooking Knife\" - the traditional designation used by Japanese blacksmiths to distinguish hand-crafted premium blades from standard commercial tools. Without a maker's mark, this knife speaks through its steel: the deep reactive patina and surface oxidation are the unmistakable signature of authentic high-carbon steel, forged and finished by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-carbon steel (reactive, develops natural patina)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deba \/ Ko-Deba (single bevel, fish and poultry)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original presentation box included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage \/ second-hand - one-of-a-kind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e VTG-UNBRANDED-DEBA-140-2233\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot every great Japanese knife carries a famous name. Many of the finest blades produced during Japan's mid-20th century cutlery golden age were made by small regional workshops that invested everything into steel quality and heat treatment rather than branding. This deba's heavy spine, wide heel, and single-bevel grind are purpose-built for breaking down fish and poultry with precision - and the original box confirms it left the workshop as a premium piece. A genuine collector's find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only - never dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry immediately after use to prevent rust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHone on a fine whetstone to maintain the single-bevel edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen on a Japanese water stone (1000\/3000 grit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore on a magnetic rack or in a knife roll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chef \u0026 a Knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55485837738275,"sku":"VTG-UNBRANDED-DEBA-140-2233","price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/D85746A3-EEB2-4BE2-A79E-8AABC45ABC23.jpg?v=1789168972","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/vintage-unbranded-deba-knife-140mm-2233","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}