A Deba is a traditional Japanese fish filleting/butchery knife that is single-sided/bevelled. Despite its Santoku-like profile, it does not perform well on dense produce; however, it excels in deboning various fish, thanks to its weight and bevel shape. The technique of using a deba is quite different from using a flexible filleting knife (Western style fish deboning), but in practiced hands, both styles can yield very good results. We recommend a deba for any cook looking to get better at filleting fish and sharpening a single bevel knife in Japanese fashion.

Brand: Hitohira 
Profile: Deba
Size: 105mm
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Steel: VG10, Soft Stainless
Handle: Walnut & Pakka Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 234mm
Edge Length: 108mm
Handle to Tip Length: 120mm
Blade Height: 38mm
Thickness: 2.7mm
Handle Length: 115mm
Weight: 90g
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed