Deba Fish Head Knife with Walnut Scabbard, 1.4116 Steel

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Deba Fish Head Knife with Walnut Scabbard, 1.4116 Steel
Deba Fish Head Knife with Walnut Scabbard, 1.4116 Steel
Deba Fish Head Knife with Walnut Scabbard, 1.4116 Steel
Deba Fish Head Knife with Walnut Scabbard, 1.4116 Steel
Deba Fish Head Knife with Walnut Scabbard, 1.4116 Steel
Deba Fish Head Knife with Walnut Scabbard, 1.4116 Steel
Deba Fish Head Knife with Walnut Scabbard, 1.4116 Steel
Deba Fish Head Knife with Walnut Scabbard, 1.4116 Steel
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TypeKitchen knives
Color: 165mm Deba sheath
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Whole fish stops being a struggle when the blade is built for bone. This deba has a thick spine, German 1.4116 stainless steel and a black walnut scabbard that covers the edge between jobs. Pick the length that fits your fish and your counter.

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Whole fish stops being a struggle when the blade is built for bone. This deba has a thick spine, German 1.4116 stainless steel and a black walnut scabbard that covers the edge between jobs. Pick the length that fits your fish and your counter.

Professional Deba fish head knife in German 1.4116 steel for clean fish breakdown

Solves
  • Cutting through fish heads and bones
  • Blade corrosion
  • Safe storage of a sharp blade

Break down whole fish with confidence

Heads and bones used to mean a slipping blade and a messy board. With a dedicated deba and a safe-storage scabbard, the job becomes controlled and repeatable.

Made for heads, bones and the hard cuts

Deba knives in several blade lengths lined up on a pale surface

Built to split heads and bones

A deba has a thick spine and a heavy blade, so it handles the rough work that thin fillet knives avoid. Use it to split a salmon head or cut through the bone at the collar, then switch to a lighter knife for the slices.

Close-up of deba blade tip and spine showing the German steel finish

German 1.4116 steel

The blade is German 1.4116 stainless steel, listed on the pack with corrosion resistance, high toughness and easy sharpening. It also carries a sharp edge and high wear resistance, which is what you want when bone is in the cut.

Deba knife seated beside its black walnut scabbard on a pale table

Black walnut scabbard

The walnut scabbard closes with a pin, so the edge stays covered in a drawer or on a shelf. It also keeps your fingers clear of the blade when you reach for the knife.

One knife, one walnut scabbard

  • Deba fish head knife×1

    Choose 165mm, 180mm or 210mm sheath, or the 180mm left-hand version

  • Black walnut scabbard×1

    Pin closure covers the blade between uses

Dry it, sheath it, keep the edge

  • Dry it fully

    Wash, then dry the blade before it goes anywhere near the scabbard.

  • Sheath between jobs

    The walnut scabbard keeps the edge away from other utensils.

  • Sharpen as needed

    The pack names 1.4116 steel for easy sharpening. A stone is the simplest way to keep the edge true.

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Is this knife too big for small fish and a home kitchen?
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Wanelo · seller

The deba is built for heads and bones, so it earns its place on salmon, bream and other whole fish. The 165mm length suits small fish and smaller hands, while the 210mm length handles large salmon heads with room to spare.

Does 1.4116 steel resist rust with normal home use?
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Wanelo · seller

1.4116 is a German stainless steel that the pack lists as corrosion resistant. Stainless still needs care. Dry the blade after washing and do not leave it wet on the board, and rust stays a non-issue for everyday home cooking.

Why is it priced above a general kitchen knife?
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Wanelo · seller

You get a blade shaped for bone work, German steel and a black walnut scabbard in the box. A sushi counter charges for every fish you bring in, and a thin or general blade dulls fast on bone. Divide the price by the number of fish you break down and the cost per fish drops quickly.

Does the walnut scabbard protect the blade in a drawer?
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Wanelo · seller

Yes. The scabbard covers the edge and the pin keeps it closed, so the blade does not knock against forks and tongs. Slide the knife in only after it is fully dry.

Can I use it for sashimi as well as heads and bones?
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Wanelo · seller

The deba is the heavy workhorse. Use it to remove heads, split bones and portion large sections, then move to a thinner, lighter blade for the final sashimi slices. If you are building a home sushi setup, a covers the rest of the bench.

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