Building up a Japanese kitchen knife collection is a great thing to do if you are in or just love cooking or if you are a new cook. The Deba knife is a Japanese pointed carving knife, one that is used for a variety of tasks in the kitchen but primarily for cutting poultry, fish and meat. There are different size Deba knives and the one you get will depend on your needs. The blade is sharp and pointed, ideal for fish, meat and poultry but not for cutting heavy bones.

Where to buy a Deba knife

The best place to buy any Japanese knife, which are the best knives in the world, would be from a knife specialist shop. You might be lucky to have one in your neighbourhood, or you might be lucky and planning a trip to Japan. Alternative to these options is the best option which is buying your Japanese knives online. There are superb specialist kitchen knife shops online, detailing the different knives, their uses, the specifics of the knife, when and how to use them, and of course, the cost. These online stores will deliver to you and only sell high-quality knives.

Why choose a Deba knife?

If you are cooking a fair amount of poultry, namely chicken which is one of the most common cooked white meat dishes, a great knife is essential. The Deba knife allows you to make precise cuts and the way the knife is designed means you can put minimum pressure but easily cut through the skin, flesh and bone. The knife will work as well on fish and as well on meat, just remember it is not designed for heavy bones. A Deba knife is always a brilliant addition to the kitchen.

Japanese knives as collections

The most fabulous utensils in kitchens are Japanese kitchen knives. They are handcrafted knives that are items of style and beauty but are extremely useful and practical too. A chef or a new chef would always enjoy having several kitchen knives in their collection. There are specialist knives for different foods and different methods of cutting, slicing, dicing, chopping, skinning, boning and more. A good beginner’s knife would be the all-round Chef’s Knife, thereafter the specialist knives such as the Deba knife which is brilliant for chicken, fish or meat.

Deba knives can be used for slicing and cutting into flesh in any way. The knives are easy to use although the more you use it, the more adept you will become. These are fabulous knives to make cooking easier, but also, to make the outcome of your cooking look fantastic and presentable. You see the chefs on all reality TV programs using Japanese knives, simply because they are the best.

A Japanese knife collection is a wonderful thing to have. You can start slowly by buying yourself an all-round Japanese Chef’s or Utility knife, and then progress on to a Deba knife , followed by a knife for vegetables, and then a specialist meat knife. Buy online; it’s easy and less expensive.