$174.00
Availability: Normally ships the same day
Made using a very pure Swedish high carbon tool steel, each knife in the Misono Swedish Steel Series is very carefully hand-forged to create a masterpiece of "Hagane Hocho" that features excellent edge sharpness, very good edge retention and is easy to re-sharpen (HRc. 60).
Because Misono knives look like many other classic Western Chef’s knives, it often difficult for inexperienced users to discern the quality of their blades. To help us express the quality of Misono’s knives to our customers, we thought the opinion of a professional who has over half a century of experience in the knife industry and decades of experience in using and sharpening many different kinds of knife. He clearly stated that in his, unbiased opinion, Misosno’s Swedish Steel Series knives are the best carbon steel knives currently being made in Japan.
This knife feature full tang construction, water-resistant black pakkawood (Resin impregnated wood composite) handle scales and steel bolsters for extra durability and improved blade balance.
An impressive Japanese –style Dragon engraving is present on the Western Deba knives.
No.150 Western Deba 165mm, No.151 Western Deba 210mm, No.152 Western Deba 240mm, No.153 Western Deba 270mm
The 'Western Deba’ is essentially a Western-styled variation of the traditional Japanese Deba knife that has a double bevel edge. It has a thick, heavy, and durable blade that is specially designed for the butchery of poultry, fish, and crustaceans such as shrimp, lobster, and crab - tasks that are not suited to the relatively thin blades of most Japanese knives. The heel portion of the Western Deba is capable of cutting through the small bones and cartilage of poultry and, when used with the correct technique, can safely be used to remove and split open the legs and claws of crabs.
All I can say is WOW this thing is amazing.
…our other Misono knives. Very thick blade, great for more challenging jobs.
This is a very heavy duty knife. I have the 165mm blade option, and it weighs in at 12 5/8 ounces. The spine is 6mm at the handle, which is pretty thick. I like the Misono Swedish high carbon steel, and have a number of their knives because I like that steel. It holds an edge without being difficult to sharpen. (Although you have to be comfortable with the discoloration, which I am.) At this point I have a sort of a collection. What I haven't decided is whether I like the Western deba better than the traditional single bevel deba; at some point I may figure that out.
This is a nice, well made knife. It’s heavier blade is well balanced and sharp. It works well for my use. Plus I like Dragons and it looks nice.
Excellent price for quality of the knife
