Sakai Kikumori Nihonko – Yo Deba 180mm
R2,850.00
Sakai Kikumori
With a passionate devotion to knife-making and working with some of the most skilled Artisans in Japan, Sakai Kikumori has been making cutlery of incredible quality and performance since its inception in 1926.
SK Carbon Steel
SK Carbon Steel reacts slower than other Japanese Carbon Steels such as Aogami and Shirogami and has notable toughness for a blade of its hardness. It is easy to sharpen and has good edge retention. SK Carbon is still reactive and has to be cleaned and dried properly after use. Wipe the blade regularly on a damp towel when cutting highly acidic food.
Most Japanese knives are made with a much harder steel than their Western counterparts. Harder steel can be sharpened much sharper and hold an edge for long periods. Never cut through bones, frozen foods, butternut stems, lemongrass, etc. This can result in a chipped blade. Hard steel is much more delicate than softer steel.
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Deba
Deba Knife (出刃包丁 – pronounced: Deba Bōchō) literally translated from Japanese means ‘pointed carving knife’. The Deba is not a carving knife though but rather a ‘carver’ of fish and mainly applied to breaking down whole fish.
The Deba Knife is traditionally used for cleaning, filleting and beheading whole fish but the sturdy blade and heavier weight allows it to break down other meats and poultries with small bones but is not suited for cutting through thick bones. Like with most Traditional Japanese knives the Deba is best designed for a single or specific purpose, fish filleting.
The Deba knife is a heavy, robust knife featuring a thick, wide blade with a pointed tip. The thick blade and heavyweight on the heel allow for heavier duty work while the middle of the blade creates clean cuts. The pointed tip is used for precision work and helps you to feel the bones of the fish when filleting. The Deba has a single-bevel edge allowing it to be extremely sharp. Traditional Japanese knives characteristically have single-bevel edges. Most single-bevel knives are right-handed so if you are left-handed make sure to request.
Best for: Fish
Kitchen Samurai Ease of Use Rating: Precise – Knowledge of the knife and limited use cases
| Blade Length |
180mm |
|---|---|
| Knife Total Length |
300mm |
| Weight |
257g |
| Blade Height |
50mm |
| Edge |
50/50 |
| Handle |
Pakka wood |
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