HATSUKOKORO Shirasagi Kurochi Aogami #2 165mm Kiritsuke Deba

The Deba is a traditional Japanese single-bevel knife, essential for every sushi chef. Ideal for fish butchery, its weight allows easy navigation through fish skin and bones. The unique K-Tip profile enhances precision, making it a perfect choice for professionals.

About the Steel

Aogami #2 (Blue Paper Steel #2) is celebrated for its sharpness retention, enhanced by tungsten and chromium. With an HRC rating of 62, this steel provides exceptional sharpness for precise cutting tasks, positioning it among the finest high-end Japanese kitchen knives.

Knife Specifications

Steel: Aogami #2 (Blue 2)

HRC: 62

Edge Length: 165mm

Height at Heel: 51mm

Spine Thickness at Heel: 8.0mm

Weight: [grams] (Handmade, dimensions may vary)

Handle: [No Handle]

Shape: Kiritsuke Deba

Finish: Kurouchi

Cladding: Iron Cladding

Construction: Single Bevel

Knife Line: Hatsukokoro Shirasagi Kurochi

Maker: Hatsukokoro

Blacksmith: Toru Tomura

Sharpener: Tateo Myojin

Place of Origin: Kochi, Japan

Please note: Due to the handmade nature of this product, dimensions and weight may vary. This uniqueness is part of the exceptional quality of these high-end custom Japanese kitchen knives.

Care Instructions

This carbon steel blade requires special care to prevent rust and oxidation. Regular maintenance is a small investment for the superior performance and quality of this professional-grade knife.