Deba Chef's Knives - Featuring a Thick, Solid Steel Blade
The Deba (出刃) knife, whose name means "cutting outward," is a traditional Japanese kitchen knife with roots stretching back centuries in Japanese culinary art. Its blade was perfected as early as the Kamakura period (1185-1333) to make fish processing even more efficient. This knife's unique design and the quality craftsmanship of the Satake brand make it an indispensable tool for both professional chefs and home kitchens.
The Deba knife stands out with its thick, single-beveled blade, which is ideal for filleting fish and preserving the meat's structure. This thickness allows the knife to confidently pass through fish bones without damaging the flesh. Although primarily designed for fish, it is often used in Japan for processing poultry as well. However, it's important to note that this is not a classic cleaver, so it should not be struck forcefully. To cut bone, it's enough to apply light pressure to the back of the knife while making a quick, precise cut. The sharp tip and short blade provide excellent control, which is particularly advantageous when cutting in tight spaces, allowing the chef to perform even the most delicate details with ease.
The blades of Deba knives are typically made from thick, solid steel. The tapered shape of the blade allows for precise cutting and easy separation of bones from meat. They are typically single-beveled, which further enhances control during cutting, ensuring a clean and smooth cutting surface. Deba knives manufactured by Satake faithfully reflect these traditional characteristics, combining the craftsmanship of old with the advantages of modern materials and technologies.
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This set of three Satake Megumi Tsuchime classic Japanese kitchen knives forms a complete knife set for everyday kitchen tasks:
The Gyuto (21 cm): It is ideal as a versatile chef's knife for cutting, slicing, and chopping large meats and vegetables.
The Nakiri (17 cm): It is specifically specialized in precise cutting and chopping of vegetables, thanks to its straight edge.
The Deba (12 cm): Due to its size, it is perfect for smaller cutting tasks, peeling, and finer, more detailed work, complementing the functionality of the larger knives.
The knife blades are made of AUS-6A AICHI stainless steel, and the handles are crafted from magnolia wood.
Make cooking a joy with this incredibly light, sharp, and durable Japanese knife set!
Recommended for both professional and home use!
Manufacturer: Satake Cutlery Mfg. Co., Ltd. Made in Japan.
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Blade Material: AUS-8A stainless steel
Handle Material: Magnolia wood (Lilio wood)
Hardness: 58-59 HRC
Overall Length: 29.2 cm
Blade Length: 15.5 cm
Blade Width: 4.7 cm
Blade Thickness: Approximately 3 mm
Cutting Edge Design: Single-sided
Weight: Approximately 110 g
Manufacturer: Satake Cutlery Mfg. Co., Ltd. Made in Japan.
Article No.: 801-430
EAN: 4956617801430
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Blade Material: AUS-8A stainless steel
Handle Material: Durable hard plastic laminate
Hardness: 58-59 HRC
Overall Length: 29.8 cm
Blade Length: 16.4 cm
Blade Width: 5.1 cm
Blade Thickness: Approximately 2.9 mm
Cutting Edge Design: Single-sided
Weight: Approximately 215 g
Manufacturer: Satake Cutlery Mfg. Co., Ltd. Made in Japan.
Article No.: 803-694
EAN: 4956617803694
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Blade - AUS-8A stainless steel
Handle - polypropylene
Hardness - 56-58 HRC
Overall length - 28,3 cm
Blade length - 16 cm
Blade width - 4,9 cm
Blade thickness - 2,5 mm
Sharpening method - one-sided grinding right-handed
Weight - approx. 150 g
Manufacturer: Satake Cutlery Mfg. Co., Ltd. Made in Japan.
Article No.: 803-243
EAN: 4956617803243
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Blade material - AUS-6A AICHI stainless steel
Handle material - Magnolia wood
Hardness - 56-58 HRC
Overall length - 23.7 cm
Blade length - 12 cm
Blade width - 3.3 cm
Blade thickness - approx. 1.8 mm
Edge design - Single-bevel
Weight - approx. 62 g
Manufacturer: Satake Cutlery Mfg. Co., Ltd. Made in Japan.
Item number: 806-152
EAN: 4956617806152
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Blade material - AUS-8A stainless steel
Handle material - walnut
Hardness - 58-59 HRC
Total length - 29 cm
Blade length - 16 cm
Blade width - 5 cm
Blade thickness - approx. 2.5 mm
Cutting edge design - single-sided
Weight - approx. 130 g
Manufacturer: Satake Cutlery Mfg. Co., Ltd. Made in Japan.
Item number: 808-040
EAN: 4956617808040
The Deba is the perfect kitchen knife for processing poultry, chopping vegetables, or even butchering meat.
While the Deba knife specializes primarily in processing fish, its versatility makes it ideal for other kitchen tasks as well. It's excellent for processing poultry, chopping vegetables, or even butchering meat. This multi-functionality, combined with the knife's efficiency and durability, makes it a popular choice among both professional chefs and home cooks. A Satake Deba knife brings a piece of Japanese cuisine into your home, allowing you to prepare dishes at the highest level. With proper maintenance, this knife will be your reliable companion in the kitchen for many years.
Key Benefits of the Deba Knife:
- Precise Fish Processing: The thick, single-beveled blade is ideal for filleting fish and maintaining the meat's structure.
- Versatility: Although primarily designed for fish, it's often used in Japan for processing poultry as well.
- Precision Cutting: The sharp tip and short blade provide excellent control, which is especially advantageous when cutting in tight spaces.
- Strong Blade: The thick blade allows for cutting along bones without damaging the knife.
- Tradition: Deba knives have ancient origins and have been used in Japanese cuisine for centuries.
- Single-Beveled Edge: Provides better control during cutting.
- Durability: Deba knife blades are typically 15-21 cm long and made from thick, solid steel.
- Versatile Use: In addition to fish and poultry, it can be used for chopping vegetables or even butchering meat.