This Sakai Takayuki Shirogami #3 deba is a traditionally crafted Japanese fish‑butchering knife made in Sakai, Japan. Built with a White #3 carbon steel core and finished with reactive iron cladding, it offers excellent sharpness, easy sharpening, and the classic weight and authority expected from a deba. Paired with a traditional magnolia handle, it’s an accessible, well‑made option for cooks looking to invest in a quality single‑bevel deba without exceeding their budget.
Handcrafted in Sakai, Japan for Sakai Takayuki
170mm / 6.70" cutting edge length
White #3 (Shirogami #3) carbon steel core
Reactive iron cladding develops a protective patina over time
Traditional D-shaped magnolia wood handle with resin ferrule
Ideal for home cooks and professionals seeking their first quality deba
Designed for right-handed users
Details
Brand: Sakai Takayuki
Producing Area: Sakai, Japan
Knife type: deba
Core steel: Shirogami #3 (White #3)
HRC: ~61
Steel type: carbon steel
Cladding: iron clad
Blade and Handle Specs
Overall length: 310mm
Blade length - heel to tip: 170mm / 6.70"
Blade height at heel: 51.9mm
Spine thickness:
at the handle: 7.3mm
at the heel: 7.0mm
midway: 6.0mm
1cm from the tip: 2.5mm
Weight: 283g
Edge/bevel: single bevel
Handle: D-shaped magnolia with resin ferrule
Hand orientation: right-handed
Saya/ sheath: not included
Notes:
a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this 170mm Sakai Takayuki Shirogami #3 deba, please refer to our care guide below. b. Slight variations in measurements are typical in hand-forged Japanese knives. c. Minor cosmetic variations—such as light surface marks or fine scuffs—are common in handcrafted blades.