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Hatsukokoro Shirasagi ginsan deba 180mm

Regular price ¥37,000 JPY
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Specifications

Crafted in Tosa, Japan for the Hatsukokoro brand, this 180mm deba knife is designed for heavy-duty fish butchery and whole fish breakdown. Featuring a Ginsan (Silver #3) stainless steel core by Hitachi Metals Ltd., this knife offers full stainless construction for optimal corrosion resistance and easy maintenance.

  • Handcrafted in Tosa, Japan for Hatsukokoro
  • Deba: Heavy-duty traditional knife designed for fish butchery and whole fish breakdown
  • 178mm (7.0") cutting edge length
  • Ginsan (Silver #3) stainless steel core by Hitachi Metals Ltd.
  • Full stainless construction for optimal corrosion resistance and easy maintenance
  • Traditional octagonal teak handle with buffalo horn ferrule for comfortable grip control
  • Right-handed single bevel design
  • Versatile 180mm size suitable for small fish to medium-sized fish like whole salmon

Details

  • Brand: Hatsukokoro
  • Blacksmith: Undisclosed
  • Sharpener: Myojin Riki Seisakusho
  • Producing Area: Tosa, Japan
  • Knife Type: Deba
  • Finish: Migaki
  • Core Steel: Ginsan (Silver #3)
  • HRC: ~62
  • Steel Type: Stainless
  • Cladding: Stainless

Blade & Handle Specs

  • Overall length: 335mm
  • Blade length (heel to tip): 178mm (7.0")
  • Blade height at heel: 53.2mm
  • Spine thickness:
    • At the handle: 7.5mm
    • At the heel: 7.1mm
    • Midway: 5.6mm
    • 1cm from the tip: 2.6mm
  • Weight: 325g
  • Edge/bevel: Single bevel
  • Handle: Octagonal teak with buffalo horn ferrule
  • Hand Orientation: Right-handed
  • Saya/Sheath: Not included

Notes

  • For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this 180mm Hatsukokoro Shirasagi Ginsan Deba knife, please refer to our care guide below.
  • Slight measurement variations are normal in Japanese kitchen knives.
  • Small surface finish variations in knives are a normal part of the handcrafting process.
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• 30-day returns on unused items
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Care Guide

• Use whetstones for sharpening
• Use wooden or rubber cutting boards
• Keep clean and dry to prevent rust
• Avoid cutting bones or frozen foods
• Hand wash only - no dishwasher
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