MAC 6.5-inch Deba

The deba is the Japanese knife for breaking down whole fish, with a thick, heavy blade that cuts through the head and the collar and splits the backbone of small and medium fish. The MAC CL-65 is a 6.5-inch deba in molybdenum stainless steel, for filleting large fish.

Its 5 mm spine gives the weight to cut through fish bones without damage to the edge, and the pointed tip follows the backbone when taking off the fillets. The stainless blade does not need the rust care of a traditional carbon steel deba, which suits a busy fish station.

For small fish such as mackerel and sardines, the aji deba is the better size. For large heads and collars, the fish cleaver. Our Kitchen Knife Shapes guide explains the deba.

SKU: CL-65

Availability: Out of stock

$179.95

Details

Specifications

  • Blade length: 6.5 inches (165 mm)
  • Series: MAC Japanese Series: traditional Japanese blade shapes; steel and blade thickness vary by knife
  • Steel: molybdenum stainless steel
  • Handle: black Pakkawood, riveted
  • Blade height: 2.01 inches (5.1 cm)
  • Blade thickness: 5.0 mm
  • Overall length: 11.25 inches (28.6 cm)
  • Weight: 11.6 ounces (329 g)
  • Model number: CL-65

MAC Japanese Fish Knives

KnifeBest use
4-inch aji debaSmall fish, shellfish
6.5-inch debaBreaking down whole fish
Fish cleaverLarge fish heads and collars
8.25-inch yanagiSashimi and fish fillets, short board
10.25-inch yanagiba, right-handedSashimi and fillets
10.25-inch yanagiba, left-handedSashimi and fillets, left hand
11.5-inch yanagiLong sashimi slices, large fillets

Keeping the Edge

Sharpen this knife by hand on whetstones, following the angle of the factory bevel. A pull-through sharpener or a honing rod is not suited to a heavy fish knife.


Care

  • Wash by hand with warm, soapy water and dry the knife at once. Do not put it in a dishwasher.
  • MAC steel is stainless but not immune to spotting; do not leave the blade wet, soaking or in contact with acidic food.
  • The deba will take fish bones; do not use it on beef or pork bone or frozen food.
  • Cut on wood or plastic boards. Keep the edge away from bone, frozen food and hard shells.
  • Warranty claims are handled by MAC directly.

Knife Merchant is an authorized MAC knife seller.

Additional Info

Blade Length (Inches) 6.5 in.
Blade Length (mm) 165 mm
Blade Width (inches) 5.0 mm
Grind Single Bevel
Steel Type AUS8
Rockwell Hardness 60
Stainless Yes
Handle Material Black Pakkawood
Spine Thickness (mm) No
Brand MAC
Country of Manufacture Japan
SKU CL-65
Manufacturer's Part Number CL-65
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $210.00

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