Takayuki Iwai White Steel No.1 Kurouchi Finish Deba Japanese Chef Knife 150mm with Shitan Handle

This knife from Takayuki Iwai is made from Shirogami steel and comes with Kurouchi finish to prevent the blade from rusting. Takayuki Iwai knives are made by hands; they don’t use machines to mass produce because they believe that machine-made knives are less superior than those that are hand made. For Takayuki Iwai, it is quality first.  

 Specifications 

Knife Type: Deba Knife (Fish preparation)
Material: White steel No.1
Stainless: No. (The blade needs regular maintenance to prevent rusting.) 
Blade Length:  150mm
Blade Thickness:8.0mm
Blade Height:48mm
Handle Length: 120mm
Weight:240g

*No saya sheaths currently available for Iwai knives.

Use & Care

- Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break.
- Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
- Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade. 

It usually takes 2 –4 weeks for us to restock should this item is not available. 

Japanny.com is the sole distributor of Takayuki Iwai knives outside Japan.