Vintage Sakai Marimoto Deba Knife 160mm Carbon Steel 2161

Experience the Heft and Precision of a Sakai Marimoto Deba Forged for Serious Fish Work Sakai City's knife-making tradition stretches back over 600 years, and the Deba is one of its most iconic exports. Marimoto is a Sakai-region maker whose blades were built for the demands of professional fish kitchens - thick-spined, fully forged, and finished with the single-bevel geometry that defines the Japanese approach to fish butchery. The Deba is not a cleaver; it is a precision instrument that uses weight and angle to break down whole fish, remove heads, and fillet with a control that no Western knife can replicate. The Specs Brand: Sakai Marimoto Steel: Carbon Steel Blade Length: 160mm Bevel: Single bevel Handle: Magnolia Wood Construction: Fully forged Origin: Made in Japan Condition: Second hand Original box: Included Why This Knife Works At 160mm, this Deba is a versatile size - capable of handling snapper, bream, and salmon with ease, while remaining nimble enough for smaller fish and precise filleting work. Carbon steel takes a finer, keener edge than stainless and holds it well under the demands of fish butchery. The thick spine absorbs the force needed to cut through bone without flexing, while the single-bevel edge tracks cleanly through flesh. A vintage Sakai Marimoto in original box is a genuine collector's find. Care and Maintenance Hand wash only - never dishwasher Dry immediately after washing to prevent rust on the carbon steel blade Apply a light coat of food-safe oil to the blade if storing long-term Sharpen on a whetstone - single-bevel geometry requires sharpening on the bevel side only; keep the back flat No honing rod - professional sharpening recommended if unsure Store in a knife roll or protective sleeve - never loose in a drawer