Hikari Deba Knife – Japanese Style Single Bevel Fish Knife with High Carbon Steel & Ebony Wood Handle

Hikari Deba Knife – Traditional Japanese Power, Single Bevel Precision, Strong Fish Prep Performance

Meet the Hikari Deba Knife, a traditional Japanese style kitchen knife crafted for cooks who need strength, precision, and dependable control when preparing fish and other delicate proteins. With its thick spine, wide blade profile, and single bevel edge, this deba knife is built for serious prep work such as breaking down whole fish, trimming fillets, portioning seafood, and handling detailed cuts with stability and confidence. Its powerful structure also makes it well suited for precise butchery tasks where a lighter knife would not offer the same authority.

The blade is made from 9Cr18MoV high carbon steel, a durable steel valued for sharpness, corrosion resistance, toughness, and reliable edge retention. Designed with a single bevel edge, this knife supports highly controlled, accurate cuts that are especially useful in traditional Japanese fish preparation. The blade also features a concave surface, helping improve release and performance during slicing and precision work. With a substantial 6 mm thickness, the knife delivers excellent strength and rigidity for demanding kitchen tasks.

With a 204 mm blade length, wide 59 mm blade height, and solid 430 g weight, this deba knife feels powerful, stable, and purposeful in hand. The ebony wood and buffalo horn handle adds classic Japanese elegance while providing a secure, balanced grip for long prep sessions. Built for chefs and passionate home cooks alike, this knife combines traditional form with durable modern materials for dependable daily performance.

Recommended Use: whole fish breakdown, filleting, trimming fish, seafood prep, poultry prep, and detailed butchery work.
Note: Designed as a single bevel deba knife for controlled cutting tasks. Use with proper technique. Not intended for frozen foods or very hard materials.

Knife Type: Deba Knife
Blade Finish: Smooth Satin / Stone-Like Finish Blade Surface
Blade Material: 9Cr18MoV High Carbon Steel
Edge Type: Single Bevel Knife
Cutting Angle: Single Side Grinding Edge
Grind Style: Flat Grinding Edge
Blade Surface Detail: Concave Surface on Blade
Hardness: 58± HRC
Blade Length: 204 mm
Overall Length: 363 mm
Blade Width: 59 mm
Blade Thickness: 6.0 mm
Weight: 430 g
Handle Length: 140 mm
Handle Material: Ebony Wood & Buffalo Horn
Blade Angle: 60°

• Please do not use the knife in a twisting motion.
• Please use the correct knife when cutting bone, frozen or hard items.
• Please wipe the knife dry after washing and avoid the dishwasher to prevent rust, especially for higher carbon concentration knives.
• Please use a soft plastic or wooden cutting board to protect the blades edge.
• Please don't heat or cool rapidly as it may change the structure of the steel.
• Please don't hesitate to contact us for further enquiries.
• Please note that the images are of the sample products. Colour, weight, pattern and size can differ as each product is handmade.