Hatsukokoro Shirasagi shirogami#2 deba 165mm

Specifications

Crafted in Tosa, Japan for the Hatsukokoro brand, this deba features a shirogami#2 carbon steel core clad in iron. 165mm is a versatile length that works well across a range of fish, from smaller species like aji to larger ones such as whole salmon. It has an excellent fit and finish that matches those of more expensive debas from other brands. 

• Crafted in Tosa, Japan for the Hatsukokoro brand
• Shirogami#2 carbon steel core with iron cladding
  
• Excellent fit and finish comparable to higher-end debas
• Octagonal mono ebony handle
• For right-handed users

Details

• Brand: Hatsukokoro
• Series: Shirasagi
• Blacksmith: Toru Tamura
• Sharpener: Naohito Myojin
• Producing Area: Tosa, Japan
• Knife Type: Deba
• Core Steel: Shirogami#2
• Steel Type: Carbon Steel
• Cladding: Iron Clad

Blade and Handle Specs

• Overall Length: 293mm
• Blade Length (Heel to Tip): 155mm (6.1")
• Blade Height at Heel: 47.7mm
• Spine Thickness:
  • At the handle: 6.3mm
  • At the heel: 6.2mm
  • Midway: 5.6mm
  • 1cm from the tip: 2.5mm
• Weight: 242g
• Edge/Bevel: Single
• Handle: D-shaped magnolia
• Hand Orientation: Right-handed
• Saya/Sheath: Not included

Notes:

• For the care and maintenance of carbon steel deba knife, please refer to our care guide below.
• Slight measurement variations are common in Japanese kitchen knives.
• Small surface finish variations in knives are a normal part of the handcrafting process.