Deba Kitchen Knife 6.3" 160mm SK Carbon Steel Sanjo Shimomura

Description: ■About Shipping Costs■ Shipping is free on orders totaling $50 or more.Even for orders under $50, there is no additional shipping fee for the second item and beyond.If you add all the items you want to purchase to your cart before making the payment, the shipping discount will be applied automatically. ■Item Description■Condition : NewBlade length : 6.3 inches (160mm)Overall length : 11.4 inches (290mm)Spine Thickness : 0.15 inches (3.8mm)Item Weight : 6.6 oz (186 g)Blade Edge : Single-edged (for right-handed)Blade Material : SK Carbon SteelHRC : 56-60Handle Material : Natural woodFerrule : PlasticCountry/Region of Manufacture : Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture, JapanOthers : Not dishwasher-safe ・About this item. This is a Deba knife made of SK carbon steel, manufactured in Sanjo, one of the leading cutlery manufacturing areas in Japan. Regarding the blade pattern, since it is printed, it will eventually fade away. Depending on how you sharpen it with a whetstone, it may disappear sooner. However, if you sharpen it at a shallow angle with a whetstone until the pattern fades, you can enjoy its wonderful sharpness. Please take a look at the last three photos. This is Urasuki. Urasuki is the concave surface on the backside of the blade that creates an air pocket when the blade is slicing through food. This helps to reduce drag and creates a smoother surface, so you can make faster, nicer cuts. By the way, Urasuki is often found on traditional Japanese single-edged knives (e.g. Yanagiba knives, Deba knives, and Usuba knives). Note, however, that some brands and models have recently omitted this special process. ・What is the meaning of the characters engraved on the blades? The blade's right side is engraved with five characters. The first two signify 'registered,' the next two represent the name 'Teruhide' for this knife, and the last one means 'work.' By the way, the characters written on the handle's sticker convey the same meaning. ・What is Sanjo Shimomura? This company was established in 1874 in Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture. They manufacture and sell various types of knives. Many of the knives they make have their own unique characteristics. For example, although they use very expensive blade materials, they drastically reduce the price by making the handles and other parts of the knives of low quality, and vice versa. Each model has its own distinct personality, ranging from those that emphasize design to those that focus on practicality regardless of design. As a result, their knives can be a matter of personal preference. ・Who I would recommend this knife to. I would recommend this item to anyone who wants to buy a rust-prone but sharp carbon steel Deba knife at the lowest possible price. *I strongly recommend the use of a whetstone when sharpening this knife. By sharpening it regularly with whetstone, you will be able to enjoy the true potential of this knife for a long time. If you sharpen this knife with a rod or a simple sharpener, you will not be able to use this knife to its full potential.*This knife is prone to rust, so be sure to wipe it dry after use. If left as is, it will rust quickly. ■About me■I am a Japanese living in Tokyo and I love to cook. I sell only real items. Also, please do not worry about used items. I possess a permit to sell used issued by the Japanese police. ・About new kitchen knives.I sell only great value for money knives, which are almost unknown outside of Japan. ・About used kitchen knives.I sell only used knives that are of original quality, condition, and commensurate with the purchase price. ・About other items.I sell items that I think are good and yet difficult to find outside of Japan. ・About the auction.I do not auction items for which I know the manufacturer, material, and MPN because I know the fair price. I will auction items that have unclear things, items that are new but have been opened for photography, or when replacing inventory. ■About Delivery■①I send items via Japan Post or Fedex. ②Since around January 2020, there have been many airline flight delays worldwide. Please understand that the arrival of your items may be significantly delayed than expected due to this. ③Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine. What these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.*In the case of the U.S., if the amount is $800 or less, including shipping costs, there will be no customs duty. ■Custom declaration■Customs declaration form will be filled out with the exact amount paid for by buyer. Please do not ask me to lower the declared value. Buyer is responsible for taxes due to their country's tax code. ■Other■I will always try to solve problem so please contact me before you open a case. Regards,

Price: 50 USD

Location: Tokyo

End Time: 2024-09-20T23:07:19.000Z

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