New Old Stock Morikatsu 140mm Deba Sakai Ho Wood

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These YSS Yasugi specialty steel old stock blades were manufactured 30+ years ago, never used.  They have been recently ground and handled with octagonal ho wood and water buffalo horn ferrules.  

Fish Butchery

Designed specifically for fish breakdown.

OK for soft raw fish bones, not for heavy bones.

Iron Clad Carbon

Reactive core steel between two reactive layers.

Single Bevel

Wide bevel on outside face—hollow grind on inside face.

Right-Handed

Made for use in the right hand.

Deba

A deba is a traditional Japanese single-bevel knife designed for processing fish. Its thick, heavy blade provides the strength needed to break down whole fish, remove heads, and make clean cuts through bones without chipping. The fine, razor-sharp edge near the tip allows precise filleting and skin removal. While primarily used for fish, the robust heel can also handle light poultry work. The deba’s weight and geometry give it controlled, confident cutting in tasks that require both power and accuracy.

Listed Length:
Total Length: 263mm
Edge Length: 140mm
Heel Height: 45mm
Spine Thickness: 6.5mm
Weight:
Orientation: Right-handed

Blade Type:
Steel Type: Undisclosed Carbon
Steel Hardness (HRC): 63-64?
Reactive: More Attention
Handle Type: Japanese (wa)
Handle Material: Ho wood & horn

  • This is a carbon steel knife made from hard steel.
  • Carbon steel knives develop a dark patina and require attentive care.
  • Hand wash and dry immediately after use. Do not air dry or clean in the dishwasher.
  • Rust will form with long-exposure to moisture or debris. Remove surface rust gently with a mild abrasive and progress to more aggressive abrasives if needed. Coarse abrasives will leave scratches in most finishes.
  • New deba edges are thin. Avoid excessive twisting to avoid edge damage.
  • Do not use bamboo, plastic, stone or metal cutting surfaces.

Medium-fine Single Bevel