Μαχαίρι κουζίνας - Χάλυβας, Ξύλο - Ιαπωνία - Παραδοσιακά ιαπωνικά μαχαίρια Yanagiba και Tako-hiki μαχαίρι / 奈良春日神仙境/堺貞峰

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Vintage Japanese Kitchen Knives Set - Yanagiba & Takohiki - Signed Nara Kasuga & Sakai Sadamine - Traditional Carbon Steel, For Restoration

[Description]
An excellent set of two traditional, vintage Japanese kitchen knives, highly sought after by collectors and culinary enthusiasts alike. Both knives are signed by prestigious makers and carry the unique charm of authentic Japanese carbon steel. This lot is perfect for those who appreciate the art of restoration, sharpening, and preserving traditional blades.

[Item Details & Specifications]

1. Left: Yanagiba Knife
- Engraving (Mei): "Nara Kasuga Shinsenkyo Ukeai" (奈良春日 神仙境 請合)
- Handle Brand: "Nara Kasuga Shinsenkyo" (奈良 春日神仙境)
- Total Length: Approx. 385 mm
- Blade Length: Approx. 240 mm

2. Right: Takohiki Knife
- Engraving (Mei): "Sakai Sadamine" (堺貞峰) / Lower part is illegible.
- Handle Brand: "Kato Tokusei" (カトウ特製)
- Total Length: Approx. 435 mm
- Blade Length: Approx. 290 mm

[Condition & Restoration Note]
These are vintage items with significant signs of age, use, and wear.
- Blade: Shows rust, stains, scratches, wear from past sharpening, and minor chips along the cutting edge.
- Handle & Ferrule: Displays dirt, scratches, minor cracks, dents, and slight misalignment/gaps.

Important: These knives are sold "as is" for restoration purposes. We highly recommend bidding ONLY if you have the knowledge, experience, and tools required for cleaning, sharpening, and repairing traditional Japanese knives. Please carefully inspect all high-resolution photos before placing your bid to assess the condition.

[Shipping & Customs]
- Shipping: Shipped from Japan via tracked and insured mail.
- Packaging: The items will be wrapped with utmost care to ensure maximum protection during transit.
- Customs Notice: Import duties, taxes, and VAT are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's sole responsibility as per local customs regulations.

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● NO SHIPPING TO DENMARK,UNITED KINGDOM

● bidding and payment
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● condition of the item
all items are vintage, antique, or pre-owned unless stated otherwise. signs of age, wear, scratches, stains, rust, oxidation, patina, repairs, sharpening marks, and other imperfections should be expected.
please carefully examine all photos before bidding. photos form an important part of the description.
please also understand that some defects or imperfections may not be visible in photographs. hidden or non-visible flaws may exist.
in addition, the condition of the item may change during transport due to vibration, impact, temperature, humidity, or handling.
therefore, items are sold strictly for buyers who have knowledge and ability to perform cleaning, sharpening, restoration, or repair if necessary. this lot is not suitable for buyers expecting fully restored or ready-to-use items without maintenance.
all measurements are approximate.

● important notice regarding traditional japanese knife handles
traditional japanese kitchen knives (wa-bocho) use replaceable wooden handles. handles are consumable parts and may require repair or replacement due to age, drying, shrinkage, cracking, looseness, or transport stress. replacement parts are not included.

● shipping restrictions - knives
due to uk law, we do not ship knives to the united kingdom. due to strict regulations, we also do not ship knives to denmark. shipments to other countries may also be restricted depending on local laws. bids from restricted countries will be cancelled.

● international shipping - customs
import rules for knives vary by country. buyer confirms legality of import. seller ships from japan with accurate customs declarations. customs delays, inspections, confiscations, taxes, or import issues are outside seller control.

● countries we do not ship to
data do not ship to the united states. we also temporarily do not ship to portugal due to logistics instability. bids from these countries will be cancelled.

● international situation - shipping limitations
due to global conditions, sanctions, transport restrictions, or postal issues, shipping may become impossible to certain countries. in such cases, orders may be cancelled.

● important notice for italy
delivery to italy may take one month or longer due to customs and postal delays. please bid only if you accept this.

● no combined shipping
each item will be shipped separately even if multiple items are purchased.

● shipping method and delivery time
all items are shipped from japan via japan post. estimated delivery time is 3?4 weeks. delivery time is not guaranteed.

● import duties and taxes (EU buyers)
import duties, VAT, and other taxes are not included. buyer is responsible for all charges.

● customs contact and buyer responsibility
buyer must respond to customs requests promptly. failure may result in delay, return, confiscation, or destruction of parcel.

● returned parcels
if returned due to customs refusal or non-response, reshipping requires double shipping cost.

● force majeure
seller is not responsible for delays or failures caused by war, sanctions, disasters, postal suspension, or other force majeure events.

● agreement
by placing a bid, you confirm you have read and accepted all conditions and understand the item may contain non-visible defects and may require cleaning, sharpening, restoration, or repair.