Name: Masamoto KK Deba 165mm
Brand: Masamoto
SKU: DEB165MASKK
Availability: InStock

Masamoto KK Deba 165mm

309 €

With a history of over 150 years, Masamoto is one of the best known and preferred brands of traditional Japanese knives in Japan and the most praised and selling among Japanese sushi chefs around the world.

The KK series are made with White-2 (Shirogami-2) carbon steel with an impeccable craftsmanship and Kasumi finish. Featuring the traditional Magnolia, D-shaped handle of Masamoto.

The Deba is a single bevel knife traditionally designed for filleting small and medium size fishes. Nowadays, it is used by many to break down and filleting small poultry too. Its heavy, sturdy structure allows it to easily cut small bones of fish and poultry but is not recommended on larger bones as it may chip. The 165mm size is ideal to be used for filleting smaller but also larger fish.

Important Note: This is a Carbon Steel knife and not a stainless one. Requires attention and care in its maintenance like quick washing and drying after use, storing in low humidity area and application of mineral oil if not used for some time.

Over time it will form a patina that will protect it from rust. In case rust appears, use baking soda on wet blade, leave it for 10 mins and rub carefully with your finger or a soft sponge. In case rust is not removed, contact us for further instructions.

Brand / Blacksmith:	Masamoto
Series:	KK
Knife type:	Deba 165
Blade Length / Total length (mm):	170/315
Grind:	Single Bevel
Finish:	Kasumi
Steel type:	Shirogami-2 (white-2)
Forging method:	Ni-Mai
HRC hardness:	61
Handle type / Material / Ferrule:	D-shaped / Magnolia / Buffalo Horn
Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm):	7,4
Blade height at heel (mm):	53
Weight (gr):	280
Notes:

In stock

Weight

0,3 kg

Blade Finish

Polished

Knife Type

Deba

Blade Size

165mm

Used For

Fish

“The Soul of Traditional Japanese Craftsmanship” With a history of over 150 years, Masamoto is one of the best known and preferred brands of traditional Japanese knives in Japan and the choice of some of the best Japanese chefs. As the first generation Minosuke engraved the “正” (“Masa”) character on his knives as proof that he had made them himself, the second-generation knife craftsman Kichizo Hirano sought to register this character as the trading name when the trademark registration system began in 1884. However, since a knife specialty store in Osaka was already using the name, it could not be used. After consulting with business partners, the suggestion was made that since the knives use genuine steel, why not place the “本” (“moto”) character that forms part of the Japanese word “genuine” under the “正” (“masa”) character? This advice was the origin of “Masamoto®.” Masamoto knives are sought after by renowned chefs as well as knives enthousiasts around the world, with some of them like the KS series acquiring an almost legendary status over the years for the top craftsmanship and the fully handmade process they are made.

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Brand / Blacksmith:	Masamoto
Series:	KK
Knife type:	Deba 165
Blade Length / Total length (mm):	170/315
Grind:	Single Bevel
Finish:	Kasumi
Steel type:	Shirogami-2 (white-2)
Forging method:	Ni-Mai
HRC hardness:	61
Handle type / Material / Ferrule:	D-shaped / Magnolia / Buffalo Horn
Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm):	7,4
Blade height at heel (mm):	53
Weight (gr):	280
Notes: