Deba Japanese kitchen knife Hideo Kitaoka 11 Layered Shirogami CN1203 16.5cm

165 mm custom Deba knife. Manufactured by Mr. Hideo Kitaoka. Eleven layers of Shirogami steel. One side of the blade is sharpened. Japanese magnolia wood, which has a smooth surface and good water resistance, is used to make the handle. Deba is frequently used to break down and dress birds and meats with small bones, but it is also traditionally used to clean and fillet whole fish. Please exercise caution when using your carbon knives. Such knives should not be washed in the dishwasher, left in water, cleaned with acidic substances, or used to chop acidic fruits like lemons. Use a clean dishtowel to hand-dry your knife right away after washing. Use mineral oil to rub.