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product_id: 11205651
title: "Mercer Culinary Asian Collection Utility Deba Knife 4-Inch"
brand: "mercer culinary"
price: "₨31927"
currency: LKR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 4
url: https://www.desertcart.lk/products/11205651-mercer-culinary-asian-collection-utility-deba-knife-4-inch
store_origin: LK
region: Sri Lanka
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# Traditional wood handle High-carbon German steel Taper ground blade Mercer Culinary Asian Collection Utility Deba Knife 4-Inch

**Brand:** mercer culinary
**Price:** ₨31927
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Slice into Excellence with Every Cut!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Mercer Culinary Asian Collection Utility Deba Knife 4-Inch by mercer culinary
- **How much does it cost?** ₨31927 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.lk](https://www.desertcart.lk/products/11205651-mercer-culinary-asian-collection-utility-deba-knife-4-inch)

## Best For

- mercer culinary enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted mercer culinary brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Easy Maintenance:** Hand wash for longevity; no dishwashers allowed!
- • **Culinary Heritage:** Inspired by Japanese craftsmanship for both pros and home chefs.
- • **Versatile Utility:** Perfect for heavy-duty tasks like cutting fish heads and tails.
- • **Ergonomic Excellence:** Comfortable wood handle designed for prolonged use.
- • **Precision Meets Tradition:** Crafted from high-carbon German steel for unmatched sharpness.

## Overview

The Mercer Culinary Asian Collection Utility Deba Knife is a 4-inch kitchen essential, expertly crafted from high-carbon German steel with a taper ground blade and a traditional wood handle, designed for precision and comfort. Ideal for heavy-duty tasks in both professional and home kitchens, this knife combines superior performance with easy maintenance.

## Description

This collection calls on the rich tradition of Japanese craftsmanship to provide unsurpassed performance Mercer -- a company name highly regarded in the culinary trade -- is synonymous with quality, professional cutlery. A leader in the industry for more than 30 years and the predominant supplier to more than 90% of culinary academies in North America, Mercer brings you the finest tools used by the industry. World renowned Mercer has historically supplied culinary education and professional chefs, who have come to rely on the company for its distinct product offerings. As the culinary arts continue to gain popularity, Mercer's new product offerings have allowed the company to expand its brand and crossover into the consumer market. Ever-more-sophisticated home consumers are seeking the same products used by the professionals and Mercer products are not only high-quality professional grade, but with a distinct value advantage. The hallmark of Mercer Cutlery: exceptional quality in materials, unique design and dedicated craftsmanship, honed to the exacting performance needs of the discriminating chef, makes Mercer the undeniable choice for both the professional and the enthusiast.

## Features

- QUALITY CONSTRUCTION: Knives are crafted with high-carbon German steel, taper ground with a fine stone finish to form a single blade edge
- SUPERIOR DESIGN: Traditional wood handle is easy and comfortable to use
- BEST USE: Used as cleavers in Japanese kitchens, ideal for cutting through fish heads and tails and for other types of heavy use
- EASY CARE: To maximize the performance and longevity of your Mercer knife, carefully wash by hand after each use with warm water and mild soap; rinse and dry completely with a soft towel. Do not place in dishwasher or submerge for long periods of time
- MERCER CULINARY ASIAN COLLECTION: Calling on the rich tradition of Japanese craftsmanship to provide unsurpassed performance, perfect for professional use or the home cooking enthusiast

## Product Details

- **Blade Material:** High Carbon Steel
- **Brand:** Mercer Culinary
- **Color:** Wooden Handle
- **Handle Material:** Santoprene
- **Blade Edge:** Other

## Images

![Mercer Culinary Asian Collection Utility Deba Knife 4-Inch - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/617rFAG+CjL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ For me this Nakiri is perfect in every way.  The Deba 4" however, not so much.
*by A***R on August 8, 2022*

I added this Mercer Asian Collection Nakiri to my collection of kitchen knives in March and it has been my primary food prep knife for about 5 months. I could not be happier with it. I have become a Mercer Cutlery fan over the last couple of years because every Mercer knife I own is stunning for it's price and compares favorably with knives costing three times as much. This Nakiri is no exception. Prior to this purchase I had been using a Mercer M22907 Nakiri style knife and it was great too but the blade shape more closely resembled a Santoku. Before that I used a Calphalon Santoku for a number of years. I tried the M22907 because I wanted something lighter in that Santoku shape and I bought the Asian collection Nakiri because I wanted to try this more traditional blade shape as well as the traditional handle shape. In my case I bought the traditional handle shape in the NSF material and I feel it was an excellent choice.I love everything about this knife. It is extremely light weight. The steel takes a very keen edge which lasts as long I I could reasonably hope...I sharpen about every 10 days. The simple traditional handle shape in the super grippy NSF material is perfect. I always feel like I have a solid grip on the knife no matter what I am cutting or how sticky, gooey or slippery my hands get.In addition to the two Mercer knives mentioned so far I also own a plain edge slicer, a wavy edge bread knife and several paring knives and these are just the Mercer brand knives that I own and use. I have a lot of food prep knives and the Mercers are all among my favorites.I just added a Mercer 4" Deba to my knife collection and I have to say that Mercer really messed up on this one. While the knife itself is just fine, albeit a little small, the handle for it is so tiny that it is really difficult to use. I ended up having to remove the handle and installing a longer one. The factory handle is so tiny it is only suitable for someone the size of a 10 year old. That said, with a longer, larger handle, it is pretty useful.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ the best thin vegetable cleaver i've tried
*by B***G on March 11, 2017*

i don't normally write reviews but i am so impressed with this knife i had to write it. i've always wanted a chinese chef's knife due to its versatility and practicality. when i did my initial research my top choice was the dexter chinese cleaver, which was very popular. in the end, i opted to try the mercer primarily because of the rubber handle.i was very happy with the knife. over time i got more interested in knives, german vs japanese steel, and i decided to "upgrade" to the ZHEN VG-10 Damascus Cleaver. the steel was noticeably sharper when you touch it, and the damascus pattern was beautiful. however, when it came time to actually cut, the mercer was actually better. the secret here is that the mercer has a convex grind, while the zhen was a more conventional V-grind. this meant that vegetables did not stick to the blade nearly as much. with the mercer, i can half a cucumber, and slice into thin slices by draw cutting through the cucumber. i could not with the zhen -- the cucumber would stick to the other side of the blade.next up, i tried the Wusthof Chinese Cleaver. i disliked it immediately -- it was very heavy. in fairness, heavy is in the title, but i didn't expect it to make that big of a difference. the fit and finish also wasn't as good; the spine was not smooth, and neither was heel...which meant holding the knife properly by choking up to the heel was uncomfortable. the mercer's spine and heel of the blade are smoothed. and speaking of weight, this is when i realized that the mercer is 8.8 ounces, which is super light. it's also only 2mm thick at the spine.still wanting to find "the best" knife, i tried the other german brand, Zwilling. this one was slightly heavier than the mercer, slightly thicker, but the balance was off. i prefer the 7 inch size of the zwilling more, but the size of the handle relative to the blade was awkward and made for weird balance. if you're holding a chinese chef's knife properly, you're pinching the blade, so in the zwilling half of the handle is sticking out the back of my hand. and this was when i realized that i really, really like the non-slip rubber handle of the mercer.next up, was the Messermeister Asian Precision Chinese Knife, 8-Inch. i don't know why i didn't try this one first before the others, since this is the knife that celebrity chef Martin Yan uses. it was the only knife that was competitive vs the mercer. it is a little bit heavier, which makes certain cutting tasks easier as the weight of the knife helps, but not so overwhelming like the wusthof. it's thicker at the spine, but it actually gets even thinner than the mercer (which you can see in the picture, is already very thin). it's full-tang, 3 rivet, with a nice "ping" when you tap on the blade vs a "thud" of the mercer, so it definitely feels like quality in your hand if you're into that kind of thing. i still liked the rubber handle of the mercer more, so i eventually ended up wrapping the messermeister handle with rubber splicing tape.5 chinese chef's knives later, the mercer and messermeister are my favorites. for the mercer, the only downsides i can think of are not really downsides at all, but personal preference. the tip is a bit more rounded than the others, not a 90 degree angle. this makes rocking and draw-cuts easier because it doesn't dig into the cutting board as much, at the expense sacrificing ease of delicate tip work. it's also 8 inches instead of 7, but i've gotten used to it.if you're looking for a thin and light vegetable cleaver, this is incredible value at this price point.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good vskue
*by R***N on June 10, 2025*

Great value for the money. It is holding its edge very well and does a nice job cutting.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-11*