Aogami Blue Super Carbon Steel Small Deba Kitchen Knife 4.7" 120mm Single-bevel

Description: This is a right-handed single-bevel knife. ■About Shipping Costs■ Shipping is free for orders over $50. For orders under $50, there's no extra shipping fee for additional items. Just add all items to your cart, and the discount will apply automatically.*In rare cases, eBay might not apply the discount due to a bug. If this happens, feel free to contact me. ■Item Description■Condition : New / Pre-Sharpened (Focused on chip resistance)Blade length : 4.7 inches (120mm)Overall length : 9.7 inches (245mm)Spine Thickness at Base : 2.7mmItem Weight : 3.5 oz (100g)Blade Edge : Single-bevel (for right-handed)Blade Material : Blue Super Carbon Steel with Soft IronHRC : 65-67Handle Material : Natural woodFerrule : PlasticCountry/Region of Manufacture : Banshu (Ono City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan)Others : Not dishwasher-safe ・About this item. This is a small, versatile Deba knife manufactured in the Banshu region (Ono City and Miki City), one of Japan's leading cutlery manufacturing areas. The material is blue super carbon steel. The official Japanese name for this knife is "Ajikiri knife," which means a knife for filleting and cutting small fish like Horse Mackerel. Although it is primarily used for filleting and cutting small fish, many people use it as a single-beveled all-purpose knife due to its shape and size. The single bevel provides excellent sharpness, though it requires some practice to use effectively as an all-purpose knife. The edge of this knife is designed with an emphasis on resistance to chipping, as the exact use by the buyer cannot be predicted. Hard blue super carbon steel can potentially chip if it comes into contact with hard bones. However, if you want to prioritize sharpness, you can achieve that by sharpening it with a whetstone. Of course, this knife has Urasuki. Please look at the last three photos. Urasuki is the concave surface on the backside of the blade that creates an air pocket when the blade is slicing through food. This helps to reduce drag and creates a smoother surface, so you can make faster, nicer cuts. By the way, Urasuki is often found on traditional Japanese single-bevel knives (e.g. Yanagiba knives, Deba knives, and Usuba knives). Note, however, that some brands and models have recently omitted this special process. I sourced this knife directly from the factory. As a result, it does not come with the slim, designed packaging often found on expensive knives. This helps keep the price low. ・This knife is also known as Banshu knives. Banshu is the old name for the area around Ono City and Miki City in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, and Banshu knives are knives made using the traditional methods of this area. Banshu is also the place where the Japanese blacksmith industry began. For example, when it comes to kitchen knives, there are many production areas in Japan such as Seki (KAI, Misono, etc.), Sakai (Takayuki Sakai, etc.), Tubame (Tojiro, etc.), Tosa (Kurouchi, etc.), Echizen, Echigo, Shinshu, etc. Over the years, the blacksmith industry spread from Banshu to these areas. Among the knives made in Banshu, saws, chisels, planes, trowels, and small knives are famous for their high quality and are designated as traditional crafts by the government. Because of the very high quality, items produced in Banshu are basically high-priced. ・OthersIn traditional Japanese kitchen knives, the handle is considered a consumable item because the blade is highly durable. If any part of the handle becomes rotten or cracked, it is recommended to replace the handle. The blade is not easily damaged, so with regular handle replacement, you can continue using the knife for 10, 20, or even 30 years. If you prefer not to replace the handle, filling the gap at the joint between the handle and the blade with epoxy glue before use is recommended. This will prevent water from entering the gap, reducing the risk of rust. However, avoid using water-based wood glue, as it can lead to rust development. ・What is the meaning of the characters engraved on the sides of the blades? The right side of the blade is engraved with four characters. The first two characters mean "Banshu," and the remaining two characters mean "Ono." The left side of the blade is engraved with six characters. The top two characters mean "blue carbon steel," and the bottom four characters mean "super." The sticker on the ferrule means "Aogami Super." ・Who I would recommend this knife to. I would recommend this to anyone who wants a small deba knife that is made of blue super carbon steel and is highly versatile. *I strongly recommend the use of a whetstone when sharpening this knife. By sharpening it regularly with whetstone, you will be able to enjoy the true potential of this knife for a long time. It is impossible to sharpen this knife with a simple sharpener. Because carbon steel blue super is hard.*This knife is prone to rust, so be sure to wipe it dry after use. If left as is, it will rust quickly. ・About carbon steel The carbon steel used for this knife is Blue Super (Aogami). There are four main types of steel used in carbon steel knives made in Japan. Blue.The most expensive steel. If you sharpen it well, you can enjoy excellent sharpness. It is difficult to sharpen, but the sharpness lasts a long time. There are three types: Super, No. 1, and No. 2. Super is the most expensive, followed by No. 1, and then No. 2. White.The second most expensive steel after blue. Since this is the steel that shows the blacksmith's skill the most, blacksmith who are confident in their skills often prefer this steel. Therefore, knives made of white steel are sometimes more expensive than those made of blue steel. No.1 is the most expensive, followed by No.2 and then No.3. Yellow.Relatively low-priced steel. However, in the case of blacksmith who have mainly used this steel for a long time, the quality is high because they spend a great deal of time manufacturing it. It is popular as a low-priced but easy-to-sharpen knife, but its distribution is low these days. SK.The least expensive steel. It is inferior in sustained sharpness. However, manufacturers who have been using this steel for a long time are making knives with great care, so it is popular as a low-cost and easy-to-sharpen knife. If you sharpen it well, you can enjoy the same level of sharpness as white steel, although it does not have the same lasting sharpness. *The types of steel could be classified more finely, but I refrained from doing so because I think it would be difficult to understand. However, there are some things to keep in mind. A knife's reputation is not determined by its sharpness alone. Blue Super is a material with excellent sharpness, but it has the disadvantage of being difficult to sharpen. If the knife is not sharpened properly, it will not perform to its full potential. The balance between sharpness and ease of sharpening depends on the user's preference. ■About me■I am a Japanese living in Tokyo and I love to cook. I sell only real items. Also, please do not worry about used items. I possess a permit to sell used issued by the Japanese police. ・About new kitchen knives.I sell only great value for money knives, which are almost unknown outside of Japan. ・About used kitchen knives.I sell only used knives that are of original quality, condition, and commensurate with the purchase price. ・About other items.I sell items that I think are good and yet difficult to find outside of Japan. ・About the auction.I do not auction items for which I know the manufacturer, material, and MPN because I know the fair price. I will auction items that have unclear things, items that are new but have been opened for photography, or when replacing inventory. ■About Delivery■①I send items via Japan Post or Fedex. ②Since around January 2020, there have been many airline flight delays worldwide. Please understand that the arrival of your items may be significantly delayed than expected due to this. ③Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine. What these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.*In the case of the U.S., if the amount is $800 or less, including shipping costs, there will be no customs duty. ■Custom declaration■Customs declaration form will be filled out with the exact amount paid for by buyer. Please do not ask me to lower the declared value. Buyer is responsible for taxes due to their country's tax code. ■Other■I will always try to solve problem so please contact me before you open a case. Regards,

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Location: Tokyo

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