Used Seijiro Sakai Kaji Takehiro Deba Knife Blade Length Approx. 16 cm
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Step into authentic Japanese blacksmithing with this Seijiro Deba knife, forged in the renowned Sakai cutlery tradition by the blacksmith Takehiro. The Deba is a traditional thick-backed knife built for butchering fish and handling other tough kitchen prep with precision and control.
Sakai, in Osaka, has been a center of fine Japanese blade-making for centuries, prized worldwide for its time-tested forging techniques and beautifully balanced hand tools.
This piece is marked as a "tokusen," a specially selected example of the craft, with a blade length of approximately 16 cm. It is sold as a used item, so it carries the wear of a knife that has already seen real kitchen use. It offers a practical, hands-on way to bring classic Sakai craftsmanship into your own cooking.
Used Special Selection Seijiro deba knife by Sakai Kogaji Takehiro, with an approximately 16 cm blade.
