Sakai Takayuki Nihonkou Yo-Deba – High Carbon Japanese Steel Heavy-Duty Butchery Knife

The Sakai Takayuki Nihonkou Yo-Deba is a Japanese heavy-duty knife designed for fish and meat preparation, combining traditional Deba characteristics with a Western-style blade design.

The blade is made from High Carbon Japanese Steel (Nihonkou), offering excellent sharpness, good edge retention, and easy sharpening. It provides an affordable option for users who want to experience the performance and sharpening feel of traditional Japanese carbon steel.

The Yo-Deba is a Western-style Deba knife designed for heavier cutting tasks such as preparing fish, meat, and other ingredients requiring strength and stability. Its thick and robust blade provides excellent control when working with larger ingredients and tougher cutting tasks.

Compared with traditional Japanese Deba knives, the Yo-Deba offers a more versatile Western-style shape while maintaining the durability and cutting power expected from a heavy-duty Japanese knife.

This long-selling Sakai Takayuki series combines practical carbon steel performance with traditional Japanese knife craftsmanship at an accessible price point.

*Definition of Blade Length: the Length from top edge of the blade to the end.

** This is made of Carbon Steel, not Stainless Steel. Please be sure to keep DRY after use or it may get rust.

===IMPORTANT notes before purchase!!!=== 

1.Import duties, taxes(VAT,GST,etc.) and Handling Charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.

2. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to purchasing.

We cannot accept any return or cancellation, due to such duties unpaid in your country.