Double-Bevel Deba Knife

This deba knife is distinguished by the clean, unbroken line of its blade set against the calm presence of a black-toned handle. At its core is Aogami No. 2, a high-quality carbon steel long used in traditional Japanese knives and valued for its excellent edge retention. The blade is constructed in a three-layer laminate, with stainless steel cladding extending the full length of the core. This structure preserves the steel’s sharpness while improving durability and making everyday maintenance more manageable.

The design traces its origins to the ika-waki knife, traditionally used in Japanese squid fishing ports. Developed for wet working conditions, this form evolved to emphasize ease of handling and resistance to corrosion, resulting in a highly versatile knife well-suited to the modern kitchen. The blade’s moderate thickness allows it to handle tasks ranging from removing fish heads to filleting, and it performs equally well when separating flesh from bone. Beyond fish preparation, it is also effective for trimming and portioning meat.

The handle combines reinforced wood with keyaki (Japanese zelkova) and is treated with a water-resistant finish, making it suitable for environments where moisture is unavoidable. The balance between blade and handle is carefully tuned for stability, reducing fatigue during extended use and allowing the knife to move naturally in the hand.

Engraved on the blade are kanji expressing the wish for long-lasting use, alongside the MUSUBI KILN logo. These markings quietly convey the presence of a skilled maker and the brand’s sense of refinement. Thoughtfully executed down to the smallest detail, the engraving enhances both the knife’s overall finish and its sense of distinction.

Fukube Kaji

Fukube Kaji is a blacksmith workshop on the Noto Peninsula, founded in 1908. As a local nokaji rooted in Noto—where the sea and mountains sit close together—it has long made durable, practical tools, including woodcutting knives, fishermen’s tools, and kitchen knives, drawing on knowledge shaped by the region’s environment and daily life. In addition to tools needed locally, the workshop also works on the development and restoration of tools required in traditional culture and industrial fields across Japan.

Fukube Kaji starts by understanding the problems, then makes the tool to solve them. Each piece is made to support the user’s work and everyday life.

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