About the Maker - Yamawaki Hamono

Established in the Showa period and based in Sakai City, Osaka, Yamawaki Hamono (山脇刃物) is the producer of two famous knife brands: "Yoshihiro (義弘)" and "Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro (郷右馬允義弘)".

About the Shape - Deba

The Deba (出刃) is a sturdy and wide Japanese-style kitchen knife with a thick spine and a sharp blade edge that is pointed at the tip. It is traditionally used for cleaning, filleting and beheading whole fish.

About the Steel - AUS 8A

Developed by AICHI Techno Metal in Japan, AUS 8A steel, also known as 8A, is a type of stainless steel. It’s part of the AUS series, which includes AUS 4, AUS 6, AUS 8, and AUS 10. The hardness of AUS-8A steel depends on the heat treatment process. It has a Rockwell hardness of 58-59 HRC and can reach up to 60HRC with proper heat treatment. The edge retention of the steel is influenced by its hardness. The harder the steel, the better it retains its edge. At about 59 HRC, the edge retention of AUS-8A stainless steel is considered above average.

Yamawaki Hamono AUS 8A Deba 210mm

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