{"product_id":"masamoto-ks-series-deba-honkasumi-white-steel-no-2-small-deba-105mm-120mm-135mm","title":"Masamoto KS Series Hon Kasumi Small Deba - White Steel No.2 for Small Fish Filleting \u0026 Butchering","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMasamoto Sohonten KS Series Hon Kasumi Small Deba\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaster the art of precision fish butchery with the Masamoto Sohonten KS Series Small Deba. Part of Masamoto's legendary premium line, this traditional single-bevel Japanese knife is specifically engineered for filleting, deboning, and butterflying small to medium fish with absolute ease.\u003cbr\u003eHandcrafted through the rigorous Hon Kasumi process, it combines the unmatched sharpness of Hitachi White Steel No.2 with professional-grade balance, making it an indispensable tool for both professional chefs and passionate home cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium White Steel No.2 (HRC 62-63):\u003c\/strong\u003e Forged from ultra-pure Hitachi Shiro-ko #2 and forge-welded with soft iron. It achieves a razor-sharp, laser-like edge that boasts incredible edge retention while remaining remarkably easy to resharpen.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExquisite Hon Kasumi Craftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every blade undergoes additional meticulously controlled stages of forging, quenching, hand-sharpening, and mirror-polishing by Tokyo's finest master craftsmen.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Perfect \"Small-Deba\" (Ko-Deba):\u003c\/strong\u003e Optimized with a thick spine and hefty weight to glide through small saltwater and freshwater fish (like trout or mackerel) without damaging the delicate flesh.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional D-Shape Wa-Handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crafted from lightweight, comfortable magnolia wood and secured with a premium natural water buffalo horn ferrule—the ergonomic choice of professional Japanese chefs.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Available Sizes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Japan\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-Bevel (Right-Handed)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hitachi White Carbon Steel No.2 (Shiro-ko)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rockwell C 62-63 (HRC)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Magnolia Wood with Water Buffalo Horn Ferrule\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeba 105mm (4.1\")\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Length: 250mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Thickness: 2.9mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Width: 39mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Weight: 80g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeba 120mm (4.7\")\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Length: 255mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Thickness: 5.4mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Width: 43mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Weight: 130g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeba 135mm (5.3\")\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Length: 280mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Thickness: 6.2mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Width: 44mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Weight: 170g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This knife is made of high-carbon steel (not stainless). 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