Masamoto KS Series Hon Kasumi Small Deba - White Steel No.2 for Small Fish Filleting & Butchering

Masamoto KS Series Deba Knives

Handle Material:

• D-shaped Magnolia Wooden Handle with Water Buffalo Horn Ferrule/Collar

Available Sizes:

1. Deba 105mm (4.1")

   • Total Length: 250mm
   • Blade Thickness: 2.9mm
   • Blade Width: 39mm
   • Total Weight: 80g

2. Deba 120mm (4.7")

   • Total Length: 255mm
   • Blade Thickness: 5.4mm
   • Blade Width: 43mm
   • Total Weight: 130g

3. Deba 135mm (5.3")

   • Total Length: 280mm
   • Blade Thickness: 6.2mm
   • Blade Width: 44mm
   • Total Weight: 170g

Craftsmanship and Materials:

The KS Series represents Masamoto’s premium line of Shiro-ko #2 (White Steel No.2) Hon Kasumi Japanese traditional-style knives. This series stands out due to the intricate Hon Kasumi knife-making process, which involves additional steps during the forging, quenching, sharpening, and finishing stages, requiring superior craftsmanship. Each KS Series knife is hand sharpened, polished, and finished by skilled craftsmen, ensuring exceptional edge sharpness and a refined finish.

At the core of the Masamoto KS Series knives lies the use of Hitachi White Steel No.2 (HRc. 62-63), forge-welded with soft iron. This steel is renowned for its purity and ability to achieve high hardness without becoming brittle, perfect for crafting sharp edges with excellent edge retention and ease of sharpening. Ideal for professionals who demand ultra-sharp knives.

The Small-Deba:

Predominantly used in Japan's coastal regions for filleting and butterflying small saltwater fish. This knife is an invaluable tool for home cooks who often clean and fillet smaller fish sizes, including freshwater species like trout.