{"product_id":"xn-touroku-sakai-deba-240mm-shirogami-2-rm1x","title":"Touroku Sakai Mioroshi Deba 240mm – Shirogami #2","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTouroku Sakai Deba 240mm – Shirogami #2 Carbon Steel | Magnolia Wa Handle\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChosen by Sharp Knives Malta\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional Japanese craftsmanship built for serious fish preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTouroku Sakai Deba 240mm\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic Japanese fish butchery knife handcrafted in \u003cstrong\u003eSakai, Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e. Forged from \u003cstrong\u003eShirogami #2 (White Paper Steel #2)\u003c\/strong\u003e and finished with a traditional \u003cstrong\u003eKurouchi\u003c\/strong\u003e finish, it delivers the exceptional sharpness, edge refinement, and cutting feel that have made traditional Japanese carbon steel the preferred choice of professional sushi chefs and fishmongers for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its substantial 240mm blade and robust construction, this Deba is designed to break down whole fish with precision, confidence, and control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted in Sakai – Japan's Historic Knife-Making Capital\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more than 600 years, Sakai has been one of Japan's most respected centres of knife making. Many of the country's finest professional kitchen knives are still handcrafted there using techniques passed down through generations of skilled craftsmen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Touroku Sakai knife reflects this heritage—combining traditional forging methods with the precision demanded by modern professional kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Knife Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional chefs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSushi chefs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFishmongers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerious home cooks preparing whole fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese knife enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsers who appreciate traditional carbon steel performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot intended as a general-purpose chef's knife.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Like It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShirogami #2 (White Paper Steel #2)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is forged from \u003cstrong\u003eShirogami #2\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Japan's purest and most respected carbon steels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardened to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e61–62 HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e, it offers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExceptional sharpness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely fine edge formation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy sharpening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutstanding cutting feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Japanese performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts fine grain structure allows the blade to achieve an incredibly refined edge that many chefs still prefer over modern stainless steels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Deba Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a standard chef's knife, a Deba features a thick, rigid blade built specifically for fish preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreaking down whole fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoving heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting through small fish bones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilleting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortioning seafood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecise butchery work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heavy spine provides strength where it's needed, while the finely ground edge delivers remarkable precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Kurouchi Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade retains its traditional \u003cstrong\u003eKurouchi\u003c\/strong\u003e finish, leaving part of the forged surface intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis finish:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflects traditional Japanese craftsmanship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives each knife a distinctive rustic appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps protect the blade surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighlights the hand-forged character of the knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo two blades are exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMagnolia Wa Handle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife is fitted with a traditional \u003cstrong\u003emagnolia wood wa handle\u003c\/strong\u003e and black resin ferrule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComfortable grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent blade control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Japanese aesthetics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy replacement if required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts lightweight construction naturally shifts the balance towards the blade, improving control during fish 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