Sakai Takayuki Chef Ginsanko Deba, 120mm

Sakai Takayuki Chef Ginsanko Deba, 120mm

This deba is part of Sakai Takayuki's Chef series, hand-forged by Aoki Hamono Seisakusho in Sakai, Osaka, a region with over 600 years of bladesmithing history. The deba is a traditional Japanese single bevel knife, originally designed for filleting small fish and handling light butchery work, and this 120mm size is the smallest in the lineup, ideal for small fish and precise close-in work. Unlike a traditional carbon steel deba, this knife is forged from Ginsanko (Silver-3) steel, a semi-stainless alloy that holds an edge nearly as well as carbon steel while being far easier to maintain and more resistant to rust. The handle is octagonal magnolia wood with a buffalo horn ferrule, giving it a comfortable grip and the classic look of a traditional wa-handled Japanese knife.

Specifications
Maker: Sakai Takayuki, by Aoki Hamono Seisakusho
Origin: Sakai, Osaka, Japan
Knife type: Deba, single bevel
Blade steel: Ginsanko (Silver-3), semi-stainless
Blade length: approximately 120mm (4.7")
Overall length: approximately 240mm (9.4")
Weight: approximately 135 to 150g
Handle: octagonal magnolia wood with buffalo horn ferrule
Edge: single edged, for right-handed use
Condition: brand new, made in Japan

Care notes
Hand wash and dry immediately after use. While Ginsanko resists rust better than traditional carbon steel, it is not fully stainless and can still develop spotting if left wet. Not dishwasher safe. Avoid cutting frozen food or bones, and avoid twisting the blade, as the edge is thin and can chip. Use a sharpening stone to maintain the edge.