{"product_id":"kitaoka-hideo-deba-165mm-blue-steel-knife-5c42","title":"Kitaoka Hideo Deba 165mm Blue Steel Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHideo Kitaoka Deba 165mm — Blue Steel No.2, Rosewood Handle, New in Box with Provenance Certificate\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis is a genuine, \u003cstrong\u003enew-in-box\u003c\/strong\u003e Deba from one of Japan's most respected living bladesmiths, complete with its original \u003cstrong\u003eprovenance certificate\u003c\/strong\u003e. Hideo Kitaoka was born in 1950 in Takefu Village, Echizen — a region so central to Japanese knife-making that it became the first forged-blade production center in the country to receive the national Traditional Craft Product designation, in 1980. A third-generation bladesmith, Kitaoka learned the craft from his father as a child and has spent his life perfecting traditional, single-grind construction. \u003cbr\u003eThe blade is forged from \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Steel No.2 (Aoniko)\u003c\/strong\u003e, hardened to an exceptional 63–64 HRC. This gives the knife outstanding edge retention while remaining less brittle than many other high-carbon steels — a balance that serious cooks and collectors prize. The thick 7.3mm spine and single-bevel geometry make it purpose-built for breaking down fish and poultry with precision and control. The handle is fitted in warm rosewood, shaped for a secure, traditional Japanese grip. \u003cbr\u003eKitaoka knives are rarely found outside Japan. This example is unused, in its original box, and accompanied by a certificate of provenance — making it equally compelling as a working kitchen tool or a collector's piece. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eContact us for shipping arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kitaoka Hideo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47030805987467,"sku":"006746","price":340.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/5332\/8267\/files\/IMG_6926.jpg?v=1779377149","url":"https:\/\/donnaskitchenconsignment.com\/products\/kitaoka-hideo-deba-165mm-blue-steel-knife-5c42","provider":"Donna's Kitchen Consignment LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}