Black Bass brings an aquatic motif to the broad blade of a traditional deba. The hand-engraved design features single-colour plating, paired with a kasumi-finished blade and a handle fitted with a buffalo-horn ferrule. With its 240mm blade providing a generous canvas for Kubota’s engraving, this is a distinctive display piece for collectors of Japanese knives and metalwork.
Kubota Engraving
Japanese master engraver Michiko Kubota transforms knife blades into individual works of art through wabori, traditional Japanese metal engraving. Working entirely by hand with a hammer and chisels, she creates intricate designs inspired by nature and Japanese culture. Each engraved surface catches the light differently, revealing the depth, texture, and detail of her craftsmanship.
