Küchenmesser - Eisen, Stahl, Holz - Japan - Traditionelles japanisches Ausbeinmesser Sakai Hisamitsu / Matabei / Kisen / Sumidō Dōjō

Vintage Set of 4 Traditional Japanese Deba Knives – Signed Blades / For Restoration

This listing offers a set of four vintage, thick-spined traditional Japanese Deba knives, each bearing its own maker’s signature and regional identity.
These knives were crafted in Japan using traditional forging techniques, and each piece carries the quiet weight of years and use — ideal for collectors, restorers, and Japanese knife enthusiasts.

Knife Details & Measurements

(Approx. measurements taken from the image)

1. Sakai Hisamitsu（堺久光）

Total length: Approx. 30.5 cm

Blade length: Approx. 17 cm

Handle: Wood

Features: Signed blade

2. “Tōroku Matahei”（登録又平）

Total length: Approx. 29.5 cm

Blade length: Approx. 16 cm

Handle: Wood with traditional copper ferrule

Mark: Branded “Sakai Registered Matahei Insurance” on handle

3. “Tōroku Kinobu”（登録紀宣）

Total length: Approx. 28.5 cm

Blade length: Approx. 15.5 cm

Handle: Wood, with label “Sakai Registered Kinobu”

4. “Sumiyasu Dōjō”（炭一道場）

Total length: Approx. 27.5 cm

Blade length: Approx. 14 cm

Back side engraving: “Yasuki Steel（安来鋼）”

Condition

These are authentic vintage deba knives with thick, sturdy blades.
As expected for older handmade knives, they show:

Rust

Stains

Scratches and wear

Edge chips and small tip damage

Please bid only if you are capable of performing your own sharpening, restoration, or blade repair.
They remain highly collectible examples of traditional Japanese cutlery craftsmanship.

※Currently, we are unable to ship items to the United States. Thank you for your understanding.
※Due to the strike by Canada Post, we are currently unable to ship items to Canada.

The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped only by Japan Post.
It usually takes about 2-4 weeks for delivery, depending on the destination and customs procedures.
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