HO-MI-240 Mioroshi Deba – the perfect balance of power and precision in the HO Kasumi series

The HO-MI-240 from the prestigious HO series perfectly embodies the philosophy of Japanese craftsmanship: maximum functionality without aesthetic compromise. The Mioroshi Deba (みおろしでば) is a refined evolution of the classic Deba—created for chefs who expect a single tool to handle the entire fish-processing workflow: from breaking down the fish, through filleting, to clean, elegant portioning.

Unlike the classic Hon-Deba, the Mioroshi Deba features a blade that is narrower, thinner, and longer, with a noticeably sharper tip. These proportions allow the HO-MI-240 to combine the strength of a Deba with the precision of a Yanagiba. It is robust enough to confidently handle fish heads, backbones, and pin bones, yet refined enough to slice smooth, clean portions of flesh without crushing its structure.

The single-bevel kataba edge provides absolute control over blade guidance, enabling almost surgical accuracy. This is a knife that “reads” the fish—allowing the user to feel the bone, follow the fillet line, and work in harmony with the natural structure of the ingredient. In skilled hands, it becomes an extension of the chef’s arm rather than just a tool.

The HO Kasumi series represents the highest tier of Japanese knife-making from Sakai—handcrafted using the traditional Kasumi technique, with a core of high-carbon YASUKI White 2 steel, clad in soft low-carbon steel. The result is exceptional sharpness, ease of sharpening, outstanding control, and the distinctive “misty” kasumi line that is a hallmark of true Japanese craftsmanship.

The HO-MI-240 is a deliberate choice.
For those who understand that not every Deba is the same.
For chefs who want one knife to handle an entire fish.
For collectors seeking tools with soul, heritage, and status.

This is not a knife “for everything.”
It is a knife for fish—from the first cut to the final slice.
And once you experience how a Mioroshi Deba from the HO series performs, it is hard to return to anything else.