Tojiro Deba Shirogami 165mm (6.5") [Buffalo]
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Tojiro Deba Shirogami is a medium-sized deba designed for fish lovers and professional chefs.
BLADE SHAPE
The deba knife shape is one of the »big three« Japanese traditional kitchen knives, alongside usuba and yanagiba. They are essentials that every sushi chef needs to master. Deba is a traditional knife a chef uses to prepare the whole fish: anything from cleaning, filleting, portioning fish, removing fins and heads, to chopping through small bones. It can also be used for preparing poultry and other meat with small bones. You can read more about deba knives in this article.
The blade thickness of this knife is a hefty 7mm (0.27") and the blade length is 165mm (6.5"), so it is most suitable for filleting medium-sized fish.
HANDLE
The D-shaped handle is made from traditional magnolia wood with a buffalo horn ferrule. Because the handle shape is not symmetric, this knife is only suitable for right-handed people. The handle is designed for comfortable and lengthy use. Magnolia wood is the first choice of Japanese chefs, especially sushi masters, because its wood does not emit or retain odors that could disturb the delicate taste of food. Usually, wood emits its own odor due to the extractive substances that are found in it in small quantities and can vary greatly from wood to wood, so this property of the material also needs to be considered when choosing a handle.
STEEL
With time, the blade will develop a protective patina! The knife is forged from the purest carbon steel - Shirogami #1 steel with a hardness of 61-62 HRC. Because of this, and is more suitable for a meticulous or experienced user, who will give it diligent maintenance. The advantage of such steel is that it has a very fine sharpness, is easy to sharpen, and stays sharp for a very long time. Ballistol oil is recommended for the care of such blades.
About Tojiro:
Tojiro is one of the top 5 Japanese kitchen knife manufacturers. They are renowned across Japan and internationally for their top-quality knives at a reasonable price. Tojiro's focus on advanced technologies, together with their insatiable dedication to constant improvements of their knives and materials, makes Tojiro's knives a must-have in any kitchen. Tojiro's main focus? Sharpness!
A big bonus is their great team, which we are always very eager to meet and talk to! 😊
Blade shape: Deba
Steel type: Shirogami #1
Blade construction: Ni-mai / migaki
Hardness (HRC scale): 61-62
Overall length: 315mm (12.4")
Blade length: 165mm (6.5")
Blade height: 54mm (2.1")
Spine thickness: 7mm (0.27")
Weight: 290g (10.2 oz)
Handle length: 125mm (4.9")
Handle type / wood: Japanese / Magnolia / buffalo horn ferrule
Kanji on the blade:
Blacksmith: Tojiro
Location of the smithy: TSUBAME-SANJO / Niigata Prefecture / Japan
☝️ Japanese kitchen knives in our store are handmade from natural materials. Slight variations in color, texture, weight and other dimensions are possible. We try to give a good photographic representation of our products, however computer screen resolution and colors do vary, so products might not look exactly as they are seen on screen.
☝️ THIS KNIFE MAY DEVELOP PATINA
Knives made of carbon steels can, due to their low chromium (Cr) content, discolor and develop patina. The knife is the most sensitive when it is still new and a patina had not developed yet, but later, patina will protect the blade. These types of knives require a touch more care:
✔ Wipe it regularly with a clean and dry cloth (you can also do this during use).
✔ After use, rinse it with lukewarm water and wipe it dry.
✔ Coat it regularly with knife maintenance oil or plain refined sunflower oil.
✔ Store the knife by wrapping it in paper which will absorb moisture and protect the blade.
A patina is a thin layer that forms on the surface of oxidized steel and protects it from further oxidation. The patina should not be confused with rust. Patina protects the blade, while rust causes corrosion and deterioration of material, so it should be removed (see Rust erasers).
→ For in-depth information about patina, read our dedicated post on patina.
GENERAL KNIFE CARE TIPS:
Blade wear depends on the quality of steel, usage and maintenance of the blade. Japanese knives are made of high-quality steels. Follow these tips to keep your Japanese knife in top-notch shape:
✔ Use a wooden, plastic or rubber cutting board.
✔ After use, wash the knives and wipe them dry.
✔ For storage, use a knife holder or a protective knife sheath (saya).
✔ A good cutting technique is your best bet to prolong sharpness.
✔ Use sharpening stones to sharpen the knife.
❗️Don’t leave the knife in the sink. Wash it by hand.
❗️Don’t wash the knife in the dishwasher.
❗️Don’t use the knife on glass, ceramics, marble or steel surfaces.
❗️Don’t scrape the food off the cutting board with the edge of the blade. Use the spine of the knife instead.
❗️Knife is a tool intended for specific use - cutting food. It is not a can opener, screwdriver, trowel, wire cutter, hammer etc.
→ For more details, read our guide
on Maintenance of Kitchen Knives.
🤙 Contact us if you need some help. We reply within 1 business day.
SHIPPING RATES:
- €10 - flat worldwide rate with DHL Express (express delivery, 2-5 business days).
- FREE - all orders over €300 (DHL Express).
EXCEPTIONS:
- United Kingdom - shipping to UK costs €15. All orders are shipped with UPS Express (2-3 business days). Free shipping on orders over €300.
- Russia (currently not available) - shipping to Russia costs €40. All orders are shipped with EMS postal service.
DUTIES AND IMPORT TAXES:
We ship all orders DDP (duties & taxes paid). This means you will not be charged for any import fees and taxes (including VAT). All our prices are final. The price you see at checkout is the final price, no hidden costs.
DELIVERY TIME:
- Europe: 1-2 business days
- US & Canada: 2-4 business days
- Rest of the World: 3-5 business days
RETURNS:
Our return policy lasts 30 days. If more than 30 days have gone by since the day you received your order, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.
→ Read our SHIPPING & RETURNS policy for more info. We strive to solve any issues fast and with as little hassle for you. If you have some additional questions, please contact us.
Each knife comes with:
✔️ Instructions and knife care leaflet.
✔️ A preventive Band-Aid – the knives are very sharp! 😉
✔️ Original box from the blacksmith, which we wrap in an old Japanese newspaper sheet – so every knife is ready to be passed on as a gift as soon as it hits your doorstep!
✔️ We also offer a special gift wrapping option with the traditional Japanese washi paper.
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