Tosa Kurouchi Deba 165mm
A rustic deba knife from Tosa (Kochi Prefecture), Japan's center for heavy-duty outdoor and kitchen cutlery. The kurouchi black forge finish is left intact, a Tosa trademark that adds corrosion resistance and gives each knife a unique character. Heavier and more robust than Sakai deba, reflecting Tosa's tradition of tools built for hard daily use.
Key Details
| Hardness (HRC) | 62-63 |
| Price (JPY) | ¥8800 |
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