{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-shirasagi-blue-2-kurouchi-tsuchime-kiritsuke-deba-150-26ba","title":"Hatsukokoro Shirasagi Blue #2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Kiritsuke Deba 150","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHatsukokoro Shirasagi Blue #2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Kiritsuke Deba 150mm\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis Kiritsuke Deba comes from Hatsukokoro's Shirasagi line, forged by blacksmith Toru Tomura and sharpened by Tateo Myojin in Kochi, Japan. Hatsukokoro is the house brand of a respected wholesaler based in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture, working with a network of skilled blacksmiths across Japan to produce knives ranging from everyday workhorses to high-performance professional tools. The Kiritsuke Deba is a single bevel knife built for fish butchery, combining the weight and edge needed to break down fish cleanly through skin and small bones. Its distinctive K-tip profile gives it extra precision and versatility compared to a traditional deba, making it useful for more detailed work as well as heavier breakdown tasks. The blade is finished in a traditional kurouchi black forged coating with a tsuchime hammered texture, giving it a rustic, handmade look that comes straight from the forging process. At its core is Aogami #2 (Blue Steel #2), a high-carbon Japanese steel valued for its excellent edge retention and the fine, keen edge it can take, making it a favorite among professional and serious home cooks alike. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eKnife line: Shirasagi \u003cbr\u003eShape: Kiritsuke Deba \u003cbr\u003eBlade steel: Aogami #2 (Blue Steel #2) \u003cbr\u003eHardness: approximately HRC 61 to 63 \u003cbr\u003eEdge bevel: Single bevel \u003cbr\u003eCladding: Soft iron, kurouchi tsuchime finish \u003cbr\u003eConstruction: Ni-mai \u003cbr\u003eEdge length: 150mm \u003cbr\u003eBlade height at heel: approximately 48mm \u003cbr\u003eSpine thickness at heel: approximately 6 to 7mm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: approximately 230g \u003cbr\u003eBlacksmith: Toru Tomura \u003cbr\u003eSharpener: Tateo Myojin \u003cbr\u003eMaker: Hatsukokoro \u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Kochi, Japan \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare notes\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis is a high-carbon steel knife, not stainless, and will react with moisture and acid. Hand wash and dry thoroughly immediately after use, and avoid leaving it wet or in the sink. A patina will develop naturally with use and helps protect the blade, but active rust should be removed. Store with a saya or on a magnetic rack, and avoid cutting frozen food or large bones, as the edge can chip.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro Shirasagi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47379619250315,"sku":"007189","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/5332\/8267\/files\/IMG_7053.jpg?v=1781887913","url":"https:\/\/donnaskitchenconsignment.com\/products\/hatsukokoro-shirasagi-blue-2-kurouchi-tsuchime-kiritsuke-deba-150-26ba","provider":"Donna's Kitchen Consignment LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}