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Samura Okinawa Deba Knife 170 mm – whole knife, side view

Okinawa series

Samura Okinawa Deba Knife 170 mm

170 mm / SKU: SO-0129

€58,99

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The edge, in numbers

A Japanese-style deba for preparing fish, vegetables and fruit. Its 170 mm single-bevel blade is AUS-8 stainless steel (58–59 HRC), set in a rosewood handle with a nylon bolster.

Blade material
AUS-8
Hardness
58–59 HRC
Edge type
Single-bevel edge
Blade length
170 mm
Blade 170 mm of 326 mm overall

The details

A closer look

The Samura Okinawa deba knife is a Japanese-style knife for preparing fish, and its 170 mm blade also takes on vegetables and fruit. Reach for it when you prepare your favourite Japanese dishes at home.

Blade and steel

The blade is a single layer of AUS-8 stainless steel, a corrosion-resistant steel, hardened to 58–59 HRC. At this hardness the edge stands up to everyday cooking, and you can bring it back on a whetstone when it dulls. The blade is 54 mm high.

Okinawa knives come with single-bevel or double-bevel blades depending on the model, and this deba has a single-bevel edge. It is ground on one side only, while the other side stays flat, so you sharpen it differently from a double-bevel knife (see Care and sharpening below).

Handle and balance

Like every knife in the Okinawa series, this deba has a rosewood handle, fitted here with a nylon bolster. The knife weighs 201 g net and measures 326 mm overall.

Best uses

  • Preparing fish for Japanese dishes
  • Portioning fish fillets
  • Cutting and slicing vegetables
  • Cutting fruit

Care and sharpening

Rinse the knife with hot water before first use and wipe it dry, then wash it by hand with non-abrasive materials and wipe it dry after each use; a dishwasher is not recommended, and the knife should not be left in the sink for long. Cut on wooden or plastic boards, never on glass, and leave bones to a SAMURA cleaver and frozen food to a double-sided serrated saw knife. To sharpen, keep the original factory bevel angle of 15–17°: work the bevelled side on a whetstone until a uniform burr appears, then pass the flat side lightly over the stone a few times. Use a honing rod between sharpenings and store the knife in a brush block or knife holder where the blade does not touch metal.

About the Okinawa series

The Okinawa collection brings together modern technology and cultural heritage and reflects SAMURA's deep respect for Japanese knife-making traditions, with corrosion-resistant AUS-8 steel blades crafted in classic Japanese shapes. Like all SAMURA knives, this deba comes with a 2-year warranty.

Key features

  • AUS-8 stainless steel blade, 58–59 HRC
  • 170 mm blade with a single-bevel edge
  • Rosewood handle with nylon bolster
  • Net weight 201 g, overall length 326 mm
  • 2-year SAMURA warranty

Specifications

Technical details

Specifications of Samura Okinawa Deba Knife 170 mm
SeriesOkinawa
Knife typeDeba knife
PurposeFish, Vegetables & fruits
Blade length170 mm
Total length326 mm
Blade height54 mm
Total width23 mm
Net weight201 g
Blade materialAUS-8 stainless steel
Hardness58–59 HRC
Steel layers1
Edge typeSingle-bevel edge
Handle materialRosewood
BolsterNylon
Dishwasher safeNo
Package dimensions37.3 × 8.8 × 3.3 cm
SKUSO-0129
EAN4751029320742

Specifications: SAMURA product data

Care & sharpening

Keep it sharp

  • Before first use, rinse with hot water and wipe dry.
  • Use only on wooden or plastic cutting boards, never on glass.
  • Take care with food that contains bones: use a SAMURA cleaver for meat and bones and a double-sided saw knife with a serrated blade for frozen food.
  • Clean by hand with non-abrasive materials and wipe dry. A dishwasher is not recommended.
  • Do not leave knives in the sink for a long time.
  • Store in a brush block or knife holder so that the blade does not touch metal items.
  • Sharpen on a whetstone and keep the original factory bevel angle of 15–17°. Use a honing rod between sharpenings, moving the edge along the rod from the handle to the point.
  • Single-bevel blade: on the whetstone sharpen the bevelled side until a uniform burr appears, then pass the flat side lightly over the stone a few times.
  • Never test sharpness with bare hands; use a piece of paper.

Care and keep

Care kit for this knife

Chosen for a single-bevel edge: #1000/#3000 and #8000 stones for sharpening by hand along the bevel, a TPU cutting board and a magnetic holder.

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Questions

Questions and answers

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What steel is the Samura Okinawa Deba Knife 170 mm made of?

The blade is made of AUS-8 stainless steel. It is hardened to 58–59 HRC.

How long is the blade?

The blade is 170 mm long. The total length is 326 mm.

What kind of edge does it have?

Edge type: Single-bevel edge.

How do I keep it sharp?

Wash it by hand, dry it straight away and cut on a wooden or plastic board. Chosen for a single-bevel edge: #1000/#3000 and #8000 stones for sharpening by hand along the bevel, a TPU cutting board and a magnetic holder.

How fast is delivery, and can I return it?

Standard shipping is free from €79 and EU delivery usually takes 2–5 business days. You can return it within 14 days, and it has a 2-year legal guarantee.

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