The 165mm Deba is a traditional fish butchering knife. This one is the perfect size for smaller fish like mackerel or striped bass. The knife is constructed from White #2 steel and takes a scary sharp edge. These knives are known for their superior performance for the price. The blade is attached to a Ho wood handle with a plastic ferrule. The blade is constructed from carbon steel so wiping the blade dry after using and hand washing is required to avoid rusting.
Maker: Tojiro
Location: Sanjo City Japan
Construction: Ni Mai, Hammer Forged
Edge Steel: White #2 (Shirogami #2)
Cladding: Soft Iron
Handle: Magnolia D with Black Resin Ferrule
HRC: 60
Weight: 9.2 ounces
Blade Length: 175 mm (6.875")
Overall Length: 320 mm (12.5")
Thickness at Heel: 7.4 mm
Blade Height: 53.8 mm
Reviews
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Nothing to compare it to, but I love it, June 10, 2024Posted By: Zak C
I got this knife in 2020 or 2021 after I started fishing a lot during the lockdown. COVID's affects on the industry and guests would be the thing that eventually made leave restaurants, and now in 2024 I work at a private fishing lake. This knife gets a ton of use and it's handy for all of the cuts that my guests desire on all sizes of trout, and I've also done some bigger fish like pike with it. I never had much cause to use my single bevels in the kitchen but now that I use this thing a lot I'm very satisfied. I don't know how much better deba can be, but this is a whole lot of knife for the money.
I got this knife in 2020 or 2021 after I started fishing a lot during the lockdown. COVID's affects on the industry and guests would be the thing that eventually made leave restaurants, and now in 2024 I work at a private fishing lake. This knife gets a ton of use and it's handy for all of the cuts that my guests desire on all sizes of trout, and I've also done some bigger fish like pike with it. I never had much cause to use my single bevels in the kitchen but now that I use this thing a lot I'm very satisfied. I don't know how much better deba can be, but this is a whole lot of knife for the money.
Tojiro shirogami Deba Posted By: Alec - verified customer
4 people found this review helpful
Great starter Deba. I was expecting high and low spots along the blade road but only found 1 small one when taken to the stones. Easy fix with a Shapton pro 320 and up through a progression to a natural stone finish. Handle is very basic but the ferrule has a soft rubbery feel which is kinda nice when breaking down Whole fish. Ive fabricated 60 lbs of 10-12lb red snapper, 60 lbs of red drum of the same size, and 70 lbs of red grouper. Im 100% satisfied with the purchase and thanks to CKTG for offering a great value single bevel! You guys rock!
4 people found this review helpful
Great starter Deba. I was expecting high and low spots along the blade road but only found 1 small one when taken to the stones. Easy fix with a Shapton pro 320 and up through a progression to a natural stone finish. Handle is very basic but the ferrule has a soft rubbery feel which is kinda nice when breaking down Whole fish. Ive fabricated 60 lbs of 10-12lb red snapper, 60 lbs of red drum of the same size, and 70 lbs of red grouper. Im 100% satisfied with the purchase and thanks to CKTG for offering a great value single bevel! You guys rock!
Awesome Posted By: Chip - verified customer
3 people found this review helpful
bought this knife as a toe in the water to owning and maintaining a deba and fell in love. at the time it was easily my sharpest knife. it gets sharp super easily and as long as you sharpen it weekly it stays super sharp. I acutally bought a second one for a cook of mine and gave my origional one away to my sous!
3 people found this review helpful
bought this knife as a toe in the water to owning and maintaining a deba and fell in love. at the time it was easily my sharpest knife. it gets sharp super easily and as long as you sharpen it weekly it stays super sharp. I acutally bought a second one for a cook of mine and gave my origional one away to my sous!
Product Review
Product ReviewPosted By: ChrisB - verified customer
5 people found this review helpful
You get what you pay for. The blade isn't ground with high level of craftsmanship, The handle wood is little bit rough looking and cannot be compared with handles coming from higher end manufacturers. there is a big hole where the blade meet the handle that I need to fill with epoxy for hygiene concerns,Now, all this in mind i would buy this item again should my purpose is to heavily use a deba made with shirogami, if I am buying a deba to have it displayed and work with it occasionally, then I would buy a more expensive Deba
5 people found this review helpful
You get what you pay for. The blade isn't ground with high level of craftsmanship, The handle wood is little bit rough looking and cannot be compared with handles coming from higher end manufacturers. there is a big hole where the blade meet the handle that I need to fill with epoxy for hygiene concerns,Now, all this in mind i would buy this item again should my purpose is to heavily use a deba made with shirogami, if I am buying a deba to have it displayed and work with it occasionally, then I would buy a more expensive Deba
