The Funayuki Deba knife is a smaller and considerably thinner version of the Deba knife, a heavy knife that was made to filet and butcher whole fish. The Funayuki knife is a lightweight filet knife that was originally used on boats to filet smaller fish. Our handmade Yoshihiro Kasumi knives are crafted by our master artisans with the utmost care to create high quality knives that offer exceptional performance with exceptional value. White Steel #2 with a hardness on the Rockwell scale of 62, is forged with iron to create beautiful mist patterns called Kasumi.

Our Yoshihiro Kasumi knives are incomaparable in their craftsmanship and performance. Yoshihiro Kasumi knives are complimented with a traditional Japanese style handcrafted Magnolia wood (Octagonal-Shaped) handle affixed with a Water Buffalo horn bolster, and a protective wooden sheath called a Saya is included, which protects the knife and adds to its appearance when not in use. The Funayuki Deba knife is a smaller and considerably thinner version of the Deba knife, a heavy knife that was made to filet and butcher whole fish.The Funayuki knife is a lightweight filet knife that was originally used on boats to filet smaller fish. The Funayuki Deba knife can used be for chicken and meat but is not recommended for cutting through large bones. The Deba knife is one of the most essential of traditional Japanese knives and is a powerful component in the repertoire of many chefs. Even the simplest of tasks are elevated with a handcrafted knife that is as beautiful as it is functional.