Sakai Tōji MXM Molybdenum Deba Knife — 135mm, Traditional Japanese Fish Butchery Blade

OVERVIEW & PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Experience the master craftsmanship of Sakai and the ultimate convenience of stainless fish butchery with the Sakai Tōji MXM Molybdenum Deba Knife (Model #313 / A-10122), featuring a sturdy, precision-forged 135mm thick blade.

Crafted by master cutlers at Sakai Tōji—a legendary brand rooted in Sakai, Osaka, the historic capital of professional Japanese cutlery—this MXM series Deba knife is specifically engineered for professional-grade fish preparation. Indispensable for scaling, processing bones, back-filleting, and cutting through fish bones, its robust, heavy-duty spine provides the power needed for intricate seafood butchery. The blade is forged from a high-grade Molybdenum stainless steel with optimized high-carbon content and reduced impurities, setting it apart from ordinary stainless knives by offering exceptional initial sharpness and long-lasting edge retention, all while remaining highly resistant to rust, highly hygienic, and easy to maintain in a home kitchen.

Whether used for preparing whole fish, filleting catch of the day, or traditional Japanese seafood cooking, this authentic handcrafted tool brings uncompromising professional performance and easy maintenance into your kitchen.

KEY FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
- Specialized Fish Butchery Deba Design (出刃包丁): Heavy-duty, thick-spined traditional Japanese knife geometry specifically designed for scaling, cleaning, bone processing, and filleting whole fish.
- High-Performance Molybdenum Stainless Steel (MXMモリブデン鋼): Forged with optimized carbon content and minimized impurities to deliver superior edge sharpness and extended edge retention compared to conventional stainless steel.
- Ideal Home-Use 135mm Length: Designed with a versatile 135mm blade length—widely considered the ideal, manageable size for household fish preparation and everyday kitchen use.
- Professional Sakai Cutlery Heritage: Crafted by Sakai Tōji, a prestigious brand trusted by professional chefs and culinary enthusiasts worldwide.
- Handcrafted in Japan: Built with the uncompromising quality expected of traditional Japanese tool makers.

- Specifications:
  - Brand: Sakai Tōji (堺刀司)
  - Series: MXM Molybdenum Series (MXMモリブデン)
  - Model / Item Code: #313 / A-10122 (包丁 MXMモリブデン 出刃 135mm)
  - Blade Length: 135mm (135ｍｍ)
  - Blade Material: High-Carbon Molybdenum Stainless Steel (モリブデン鋼)
  - Knife Type: Deba / Traditional Japanese Fish Butchery Knife (出刃包丁)
  - Origin: Handcrafted in Sakai, Osaka, Japan

IMPORTANT USAGE & CARE GUIDE
- Specialized Seafood Use: Designed specifically for fish preparation, scaling, and processing. Avoid using on frozen foods or heavy hard bones beyond fish structures to prevent edge damage.
- Maintenance & Care: While highly stain-resistant, wash and dry thoroughly after use to maintain the pristine stainless finish.
- Sharpening: Maintain the specialized single-bevel/asymmetric edge periodically using traditional Japanese water stones.