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Debas are traditional Japanese knives used for filleting fish. Users interested in trying one out might be put off by the premium cost of many handmade debas on the market. This 165mm Tanaka Kurouchi deba, however, offers top tier steel and experienced handmade craftsmanship at a very accessible price. The Tanaka Kurouchi deba is a single bevel knife, meaning it is only ground on one side. Consequently this knife is strongly right-hand biased and sharpening is done in a different manner from typical Western styled double-beveled knives.
The core steel is Aogami #2, a premier cutlery steel, hardened to 62-63 HRC. The core is wrapped in a soft carbon steel cladding. While the kurouchi finish will inhibit oxidation, the knife will patina with normal use. The handle is d-shaped and made with ho wood with a black plastic ferrule. These are handmade items so dimensions may vary between knives.
The core steel is Aogami #2, a premier cutlery steel, hardened to 62-63 HRC. The core is wrapped in a soft carbon steel cladding. While the kurouchi finish will inhibit oxidation, the knife will patina with normal use. The handle is d-shaped and made with ho wood with a black plastic ferrule. These are handmade items so dimensions may vary between knives.
Product Reviews
Nice blade, October 28, 2017Posted By: Charlie - verified customer
Nice sturdy blade. Beautiful design and finish with sharp edge. I first saw these being used in Tsukji fish market. I talked to one of the people there about a good fish filet and cutting knife. He was insistent this was the knife for the job. Im very happy with this particular knife.
Nice sturdy blade. Beautiful design and finish with sharp edge. I first saw these being used in Tsukji fish market. I talked to one of the people there about a good fish filet and cutting knife. He was insistent this was the knife for the job. Im very happy with this particular knife.
Product Review, February 18, 2014 Product Review, May 8, 2012Posted By: WL - verified customer
Nice hefty knife that's built to be used. Fit and finish is good, considering the price point. Has a great looking hamon out of the box, but not that sharp. Takes a really nice edge, though the hamon isn't as pronounced as before. I've only had a chance to use it for cutting pizza (works great!) and am looking forward to using it for prepping fish and chicken.
Nice hefty knife that's built to be used. Fit and finish is good, considering the price point. Has a great looking hamon out of the box, but not that sharp. Takes a really nice edge, though the hamon isn't as pronounced as before. I've only had a chance to use it for cutting pizza (works great!) and am looking forward to using it for prepping fish and chicken.
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