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Vintage Japanese Kiritsuke & Yanagiba Kitchen Knife Set – Maruhide Blue Steel / Kanahide – 2 Signed Traditional Japanese Knives

An impressive set of two vintage Japanese traditional kitchen knives, consisting of a distinctive Kiritsuke knife and a long, elegant Yanagiba sashimi knife.

Both knives bear Japanese inscriptions and retain the unmistakable character of older Japanese professional-style kitchen cutlery. The combination of the sharply angled Kiritsuke profile and the exceptionally long, slender Yanagiba creates a visually striking pair representing two distinctive forms of traditional Japanese blades.

These knives are offered in their authentic used and unrestored vintage condition, making them particularly suitable for collectors, Japanese knife enthusiasts, and experienced restorers who appreciate older blades with potential for cleaning, sharpening and restoration.

1. Kiritsuke Knife – “Maruhide / Blue Steel” (丸秀 青鋼)

The knife on the left is a traditional-style Kiritsuke, immediately recognizable by its broad blade and distinctive sharply angled tip.

The blade is marked:

丸秀 青鋼 – Maruhide / Aogane (Blue Steel)

The inscription 青鋼 (Aogane / Blue Steel) is particularly interesting to enthusiasts of traditional Japanese knives, as it is terminology associated with Japanese blue-series carbon steel.

The blade has a strong, angular silhouette, with a relatively straight cutting profile and the characteristic clipped, pointed tip associated with the Kiritsuke form.

Its broad blade gives it a substantial presence despite its relatively compact overall proportions. Together with the traditional Japanese wooden handle, it presents the purposeful appearance associated with classic Japanese professional kitchen knives.

Approximate dimensions:

Overall length: 34.5 cm
Blade length: 19.5 cm
Handle length: approximately 14.5 cm
Maximum blade height: approximately 4.5 cm

Fitted with a traditional wooden Japanese handle and dark ferrule.

2. Yanagiba Knife – “Registered Trademark Kanahide” (登録商標兼秀作)

The knife on the right is a long and elegant Yanagiba, one of the most recognizable traditional Japanese knives associated with slicing sashimi and preparing sushi.

The blade bears the inscription:

登録商標兼秀作 – Registered Trademark Kanahide

The knife is particularly impressive for its elongated proportions. Its narrow blade extends gracefully toward a fine pointed tip, creating the elegant silhouette characteristic of a traditional Yanagiba.

With an approximately 28.5 cm blade, this is a substantial long-bladed example and gives the set a particularly strong professional appearance.

Approximate dimensions:

Overall length: 43.5 cm
Blade length: 28.5 cm
Handle length: approximately 14.5 cm
Maximum blade height: approximately 3.0 cm

Fitted with a traditional wooden Japanese handle and dark ferrule.

Two Distinctive Traditional Japanese Blade Forms

One of the most appealing features of this set is the contrast between the two knives.

The Maruhide Blue Steel Kiritsuke has a broad, angular and powerful blade profile with its distinctive clipped tip, while the Kanahide Yanagiba presents a dramatically different appearance with its long, narrow and elegant blade.

Displayed together, they provide an attractive representation of the diversity of traditional Japanese kitchen knife design.

For collectors in particular, the combination of two signed vintage blades with distinctly different profiles makes this an interesting set with considerable visual character.

Condition

These are genuine vintage, previously used Japanese kitchen knives and are offered in their present, unrestored condition.

They show various signs of age, prolonged professional or domestic use and storage, including:

Dirt and staining
Rust and oxidation
Scratches and rubbing marks
Surface and blade wear
Edge chipping
Damage/chipping to the blade tips
Wear and deterioration around the ferrules
Dirt, scratches and chips/damage to the ferrules
Dirt, staining, scratches and other signs of use on the wooden handles

Please examine all photographs carefully to assess the exact condition of each knife. The photographs form an important part of the condition description.

These knives have not been professionally restored, polished or refinished for this sale. Their scratches, oxidation, wear and other traces of previous use remain visible, preserving the authentic character of older Japanese working knives.

Important Notice for Bidders

Due to their age and current condition, these knives are intended primarily for collectors, restorers and experienced Japanese knife enthusiasts who are capable of cleaning, sharpening and maintaining vintage knives themselves.

Before practical use, they may require thorough cleaning, rust removal, sharpening, correction of edge chips and other restoration or maintenance work.

They are not offered as ready-to-use kitchen knives.

Please bid only if you fully understand and accept their current vintage condition and are capable of carrying out the necessary cleaning, sharpening and maintenance yourself.

All dimensions stated above are approximate measurements estimated from the measuring scale visible in the photographs.

A highly characterful vintage pairing of a distinctive “Maruhide Blue Steel” Kiritsuke and an impressive long-bladed “Registered Trademark Kanahide” Yanagiba — two signed Japanese knives offering strong visual presence, authentic signs of age and excellent potential for careful restoration.
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● 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.

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