Mercer Cutlery Steel Deba Knife

Producto de calidad, excelente y a buen precio

Had given this quite a thought and considered the type of steel and its maintenance which will suit us home amateurs. For Japanese style knife by non Japanese knife maker, we trust Mercer for the quality and ease of maintenance, while also delivering performance. So this a perfect trade off in our opinion instead of getting authentic traditional Deba.

This Mercer made in Taiwan Japanese 6 inches Deba knife is really razor sharp out of the box, I am impressed. For this it can't be touched on the edge not even minimally. It takes some caution and good safety habit in handling this knife, it is not a forgiving blade. Also the traditional oval, tiny, light wooden handle, is not meant to be ergonomic and fit the hand fully and firmly and there could easily be a rotation of the blade as result of improper control. This blade requires some knife skills and proper technique. I wouldn't put it in the hands of a beginner. Also the blade has only one side sharpened in observance to the Japanese tradition and "pushes" on the opposite side of the blade when cutting.

I started making sushi rolls and I needed a knife that would cut the rolls without messing them up. This knife slices through anything like soft butter. Be careful with it, it’s incredibly sharp. It would be nice if it came with a sheath.

Was skeptical when I ordered it, but at the price... After most of a month using it daily have to say I am impressed. Cant say how it will hold up over a year or longer but so far well worth the price. Even if it only holds up a couple years it will be an excellent addition to my kitchen. Good balance and feel in the hand, excellent control, able to get razor thin slices of vegetable and firm flesh. Love it.