Sharpener Makoto Tadokoro entered the kitchen knife industry at the age of 16, and after 15 years under the training of the legendary sharpener Morihiro -San in Sakai, launched his own brand “Marushin”

Became independent in 2010, establishing Tosa Knife Studio Tadokoro Hamono.

As a sharpener for more than 28 years, the skills that have been handed down as a Japanese tradition are highly evaluated in the domestic and overseas markets, and his passion for kitchen knives is unparalleled, so he is highly trusted.

Today, he has grown into one of Japan’s leading sharpeners, recognized by his masters, top Japanese cutlery craftsmen, and chefs.

The Ginsan Series are forged by another Master – Satoshi Nakagawa – then handed to Makoto for his unique 30 steps grinding and sharpening process. The result is Masterpieces!!

We have selected the Mirror polished version of the series, that are very rare to acquire but showcase Tadokoro – San amazing skills at its best!! They also come with a beautiful Ebony handle, featuring a polished ring and no ferule.

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 the most common and ideal to be used for filleting medium size fish.

Brand / Blacksmith: Tadokoro Hamono
Series: Ginsan
Knife type: Deba 165
Blade Length / Total length mm: 170 / 315
Grind: Single Bevel
Finish: Polished / Kasumi
Steel type: Ginsan (Silver – 3)
Forging method: San Mai
HRC hardness: 62
Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Ebony Mono / Silver Ring
Spine Thickness at heel / tip mm: 5,8 / 0,7
Blade height at heel mm: 46
Weight gr: 269
Notes:

Important Notes: Some knives may present a small gap between the blade and the handle. This is called Machi and is common in some cases for Japanese knives.

As these knives are polished to a mirror finish, they may present minor / light hairline marks as it is common in this type of finish. Buyers should be aware of that fact before purchasing

These knives have a protective lacquer for better protection of the blade. That lacquer may blur the mirror finish and will go away with use or can be removed initially with aceton and white spirit using kitchen paper.