The KC-588 features a AUS-8 stainless steel core / SUS405 stainless steel blade with magnolia wood handle and black plastic bolster. Hon-deba, also called the "original deba", are heavier and thicker than simple deba. They are single-bevel knives fish and poultry which have small bones.

About the Minamoto Kanemasa S-Series:

These are high-grade Japanese-style kitchen knives for professional use. The cutting edge core is made of AUS-8 stainless steel, which has been forged and welded with a stainless steel. The handles are magnolia wood with a black plastic bolster.