Noshu Masamune Sakura 5-Piece Japanese Knife Set – Made in Japan Bring the character of Seki, Japan’s historic blade-making town, into your kitchen with this five-piece Noshu Masamune set. It offers more than a coordinated collection: having five different knife styles close at hand lets you choose a blade to suit the task, making food preparation feel more considered and enjoyable. For the cooking enthusiast, the set offers the pleasure of selecting the right knife for different ingredients and kitchen jobs. For the collector, it brings together the distinctive identity of Seki, a Japanese-made set, and cherry blossom details on the handles. These are knives to appreciate as part of a collection and to enjoy using in everyday cooking. Seki is one of Japan’s best-known knife-making regions and is widely recognised as one of the world’s three great cutlery centres, alongside Solingen in Germany and Sheffield in England. Its blade-making tradition is said to date back to the late Kamakura period, when the swordsmith Motoshige came to the area and began making swords. During the Muromachi period, many skilled craftspeople gathered there, and Seki flourished as a renowned centre of sword production. Each knife features a molybdenum stainless steel blade and a black ABS resin handle decorated with a cherry blossom motif. The balanced design has a substantial feel, while the seamless bolster construction is designed for hygienic use. The set comes in a presentation box with an instruction manual, making it suitable for display or as a distinctive gift. The set includes * Santoku knife: approx. 29 cm overall; 17 cm blade; approx. 176 g * Small Santoku knife: approx. 26 cm overall; 15 cm blade; approx. 153 g * Large Gyuto knife: approx. 34 cm overall; 21 cm blade; approx. 187 g * Small Gyuto knife: approx. 30 cm overall; 18 cm blade; approx. 161 g * Petty knife: approx. 24 cm overall; 13.5 cm blade; approx. 96 g Details * Blade material: Molybdenum stainless steel * Handle material: ABS resin * Origin: Japan * Included: Presentation box and instruction manual A versatile set that lets its owner experience the history and design of Seki through both everyday cooking and collecting. Shipping The item will be shipped from Japan via Japan Post or DHL. Careful protective packaging will be provided to prevent damage during transit. ⸻ Important Notes ・You may be contacted by customs or the shipping carrier by phone or email for customs clearance procedures. Please ensure that you are available to respond. If you do not respond, the shipment may be delayed, returned, or subject to additional charges. ・Unfortunately, due to shipping regulations, we are unable to ship knives and bladed items from Japan to the United Kingdom. UK orders will be cancelled. Thank you for your understanding. ・Due to the current situation in the Middle East, shipping from Japan to Portugal is temporarily difficult. We kindly ask bidders from Portugal to refrain from placing bids. ・Import duties, VAT, and customs handling fees are not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please check with your local customs office before bidding or purchasing. ・Delivery times may vary depending on the destination country and customs procedures.