"YOSHIKAZU TANAKA" Sakai Motokane Deba (Butcher Knife) Shirogami Steel, 150mm~210mm with Wooden Case

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■Material:

Blade: Cutting blade: SHIROGAMI Steel No. 2, base metal: Very soft iron

Ferrule: Water Buffalo

■Blade shape: Single edge (for right-handed use)

■Handle shape: round

■Manufacturing: Made in Japan

■Features

Gusset mirror polished finish

With wooden sheath (retaining pin not included)

What is JIZAKAI?

The “Jizakai” is a “proof of handmade craftsmanship.” There are only a few knife smiths in Sakai who can achieve the “optimal blade attachment.” Knives made from blade attachment have a “Jizakai,” a mark of the forge-welding between soft iron and steel. Occasionally, a slight gap can be seen in this Jizakai, but it is a “proof that the craftsman carefully forge-welded at low temperatures” to enhance the knife’s hardness.

As these are handmade items, the presence or absence of gaps may vary by product. Please purchase only if you understand this.

Forging

Becomes the base of a Japanese knife. It is made by forge welding iron and stee and is hammered many times during the process in order to temper it.

Sharpening ( Hatsuke)

Wielding many kinds of whetstones and tools, and using water to prevent heat from friction, they follow many steps to create the edge.

Attaching the Handle (Etsuke)

This is the process of attaching the handle to the blade made by the blacksmith and hatuske-shi. There is craftsman specializing in making handles, creating a wide variety of handle.

Traditional Japanese Kitchen Knives 

Japanese food continues to attract attention in the world today, and the tools to prepare such food are also gaining high recognition and attention. Since even the simple act of cutting completes a dish such as sashimi, Japanese knives play an essential role within Japanese cooking and come in a wide range of styles.

Japanese knives became much thinner as it has evolved to become sharper. However, it is much harder and more durable than many of the kitchen knives in the market as it uses high-carbon material. The key to making a thin yet strong blade is the technique of forging hard steel and soft iron together, which was developed through Japanese katana making. By combining the hard steel with more resilient and softer iron, the knife can better withstand the impact. That is why our kitchen knife is thin and sharp yet unbreakable and unbendable at the same time. It is also easy to sharpen.
 

This is the first knife a sushi chef would use when preparing fish, as it is used to fillet whole fish and butcher the boneless meat. The Deba is a traditional Japanese blade that is only sharpened on one side, which is called “single bevel”, and allows it to cut more precisely than other blades.

As our kitchen knife is very sharp, we recommend that you use a chopping board made of unfinished soft wood. Wash, wipe, and let it dry after use to keep it clean and hygienic.
 
By sharpening regularly, the product lasts for a long time. Contact us for the maintenance or if you need any assistance. 

〈150mm〉

■Size: Total length approximately 287mm

Blade length: approx. 150mm Blade width: approx. 47mm (base of blade) Blade thickness: approx. 5mm

Handle: Length approx. 120mm Width approx. 26mm (maximum) Thickness approx. 22mm

■Weight: Approx. 192g

Item no. 4580149741713

〈165mm〉

■Size: Total length approximately 310mm

Blade length: approx. 165mm Blade width: approx. 51mm (base of blade) Blade thickness: approx. 7mm

Handle length approx. 128mm width approx. 26mm (maximum) thickness approx. 23mm

■Weight: Approx. 280g  

 Item no. 4580149741355

〈180mm〉

■Size: Total length approximately 330mm

Blade length: approx. 180mm, blade width: approx. 52mm (base of blade), blade thickness: approx. 6mm

Handle: Length approx. 133mm Width approx. 27mm (maximum) Thickness approx. 24mm

■Weight: Approx. 285g

 Item no. 4580149741362

〈210mm〉

■Size: Total length approximately 375mm

Blade length: approx. 210mm Blade width: approx. 59mm (base of blade) Blade thickness: approx. 8mm

Handle: Length approx. 142mm Width approx. 30mm (maximum) Thickness approx. 26mm

■Weight: Approx. 470g       

 Item no. 4580149741379

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