Mazaki Blue 2 Migaki Deba 180mm

Mazaki Blue 2 Migaki Deba 180mmThe Mazaki Blue #2 Migaki Deba 180mm is a traditional Japanese fish processing knife that exemplifies handcrafted performance from Sanjo, Niigata. Built around a Blue #2 carbon steel core, the blade takes and holds a keen edge, offering strong cutting performance while still being relatively straightforward to sharpen with good technique. Deba knives like this are designed primarily for breaking down whole fish from filleting and collar work to

The Mazaki Blue #2 Migaki Deba 180mm is a traditional Japanese fish-processing knife that exemplifies handcrafted performance from Sanjo, Niigata. Built around a Blue #2 carbon steel core, the blade takes and holds a keen edge, offering strong cutting performance while still being relatively straightforward to sharpen with good technique.

Deba knives like this are designed primarily for breaking down whole fish — from filleting and collar work to cutting through fins and joints — thanks to their stout, heavy profile and robust spine. The migaki finish enhances the blade’s smoothness and helps food release during cuts, while the carbon steel cladding gives a traditional aesthetic and encourages patina over time.

Characteristic of Mazaki’s work, this 180 mm deba often features careful distal tapering and finely finished geometry that supports both power and control at the edge, making it a rewarding tool for cooks who appreciate refined, manual sharpening and traditional knife feel.