Minamoto M-Series Yo-Deba 270mm
SPECIFICATIONS
Knife Style: Yo-Deba (Gyuto Style)
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Blade Material: NKS32
Blade Finish: Migaki
Blade Hardness: 60HRC (+/-1)
Bevel: Single Primary / Double Seconday
Handle: Black Plywood
Bolster: Carbon Steel
Blade Size: 270mm
Heel Height: Xmm
Spine Thickness: Xmm
Weight: Xg (Coming Soon!)
This is one of those knives that instantly changes how you look at fish prep.
The Minamoto Yo-Deba is not a delicate slicer and it’s not trying to be versatile for everything — it’s a purpose-built working blade, forged in Seki, Japan, for cooks who understand that proper tools make proper technique possible. Thick, tall, and reassuringly solid in hand, this knife is designed to handle the full breakdown of fish with confidence and control.
Forged from NKS32 high-carbon steel and hardened to around 59–60 HRC, the blade delivers excellent edge retention while remaining tough enough to handle demanding tasks. It sharpens easily, takes a beautifully clean edge, and keeps working long after softer steels would start to fade. This is the kind of carbon steel that professionals appreciate: predictable, durable, and extremely effective in real service.
The yo-deba profile is where the magic happens. With its generous height and substantial spine, it lets you remove heads, split bones, and open frames without hesitation — yet the edge geometry remains refined enough to transition smoothly into filleting, trimming, and portioning. In practice, one yo-deba replaces three tools: a small butcher knife, a fillet knife, and a sturdy utility blade, all in one perfectly balanced instrument.
The Western-style handle with steel bolster and full-tang construction gives this knife a very secure, familiar feel, especially for cooks coming from European knives. It’s comfortable during long prep sessions, stable during heavier cuts, and built to withstand years of professional use without compromise.
This is not a display piece. It’s a serious working knife, made in one of Japan’s most respected cutlery cities, for chefs and dedicated home cooks who care about efficiency, tradition, and results. If fish, poultry, and precise butchery are part of your world, this yo-deba will quickly become the most trusted knife in your kit.
◻️ Additional Information
Please note that colours, shading, and overall appearance may vary slightly between photos and the product you receive. Lighting, camera exposure, and reflections on materials like steel, epoxy, and wood can all create subtle differences.
Many of our items are handmade, which means each piece has its own character. Minor variations in pattern, texture, or finish are normal and part of the craft.
If you’d like to see additional photos or close-ups of any item, feel free to request them before or after placing your order—especially for one-of-a-kind pieces. We’re always happy to help you choose the perfect knife or handle.
◻️ Sharp Certified
Before our knives are shipped, each one undergoes a rigorous sharpness test to ensure they meet the highest standards of quality. Our BESS Certified sharpness scale will guarantee that your knives deliver the smoothest cuts.
This commitment to sharpness not only guarantees that you receive a product that's ready to perform at its best but also reflects our dedication to delivering excellence in every aspect of our field.
◻️ Shipping & Returns
Every product listed on our website is physically in stock at our shop and typically ships within 24 hours — giving us enough time for sharpening and proper packaging.
The only exceptions are custom knife assemblies or engraving, which may require 3-5 days before shipping. Everything is done in-house, so even with the extra steps, it’s still exceptionally fast.
Canadian orders can say goodbye to unexpected duties, additional customs fees and exchange rate fluctuations; all our prices are clear and upfront.
For international orders, we take care of providing the declarations documents on items from foreign countries.
We know choosing a knife online isn’t always easy. To make things stress-free, we offer a flexible 30-day Return Policy on regular-priced items. Take a look at our full policy for all the details!
◻️ Contact Us
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Whether you require assistance with your existing product, have inquiries about a potential purchase, need more specific details, additional photos, or even a video to get a better sense of the product in a real human hand, we've got you covered.
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