A classic Japanese deba, reimagined through contemporary forging. This 190mm right-handed single bevel is made for fish prep — from confident head cuts to clean filleting — but handles poultry and protein work just as well.

The cladding is hand-forged in-house using seven layers: three of wrought iron, two of mild steel, and one of 1080 carbon steel. This laminated billet is then forge-welded again around an ApexUltra core, sleeved in nickel for added carbon stability. Though single bevel by geometry, the core is exposed on both sides — the result of careful forging that respects tradition while making the most of material performance.

ApexUltra is a high-performance carbon steel known for its extreme edge retention, fine grain, and responsive sharpening. With high carbon and tungsten content, it holds an incredibly fine edge under serious use. Forged clean and heat-treated in house, it’s a core material built for serious cutting.

Blade Specs:

• Length: 190mm cutting edge

• Height at heel: 57mm – excellent knuckle clearance

• Spine at heel: 6mm – gives the knife its power and forward weight

• Spine 1" from tip: 2.7mm – clean taper for a sharp, agile tip

• Behind the edge: 0.3mm – thin enough to cut clean, without wedging

This knife is built with purpose: it has the heft and strength to go through heads and bones, but is thin where it counts. Forward-weighted, like a traditional deba, it delivers precision and force in equal measure.

The handle features the Nouko stainless bolster paired with a straight octagonal handle in stabilised rosewood — one of the last pieces in the workshop, selected for its rich grain and density. A clean, balanced finish to a knife that’s forged to work and built to last.

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