The KC-544 Hon-Deba features a white steel #3 core/soft iron blade and a magnolia wood handle with plastic bolster. Hon-deba, also called the "original deba", are heavier and thicker than simple deba. They are single-bevel knives fish and poultry which have small bones.
About the Minamoto Kanemasa B-Series:
Knives of this series are high-grade Japanese-style kitchen knives for professional use. The cutting-edge blade is made of Hitachi white steel #3formed during forging with a soft iron for high cutting performance and longer edge retention. The traditional D-shaped Magnolia wooden handle features a plastic bolster.
Specs
Model: | Kanetsune KC-543 Hon-Deba |
Made in: | Seki, Japan |
Overall Length: | " long |
Blade Material: | White Steel #3 core / Soft Iron |
Rockwell Hardness (HRC): | 60-61 |
Blade Length: | 150mm (5.91") long |
Handle: | Magnolia Wood w/Plastic bolster |