Μαχαίρι κουζίνας - Χάλυβας, Ξύλο - Ιαπωνία - Παραδοσιακά ιαπωνικά μαχαίρια Yanagiba (柳刃) και Santoku, 関孫六, Εποχιακός/Γκουρμέ

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Vintage Japanese Yanagiba & Santoku Kitchen Knife Set – Seki Magoroku “Shun” / Bishokuka “Gourmet” – 2 Signed Japanese Knives

An attractive set of two vintage Japanese kitchen knives, combining a long, slender Yanagiba with a broad and versatile Santoku.

Both knives retain clearly visible Japanese markings on their blades as well as identifying marks on their traditional wooden handles.

The Yanagiba on the left is marked “関孫六 旬” (Seki Magoroku Shun) together with the English inscription “STAINLESS STEEL,” while its handle also carries a “関孫六” label.

The Santoku on the right is marked “美食家” (Bishokuka) on the blade, while the wooden handle bears the distinctive inscription “美食家 グルメ” (Bishokuka Gourmet).

The combination of two contrasting blade profiles, clearly surviving markings and traditional Japanese-style wooden handles makes this an appealing vintage set for collectors, restorers and Japanese knife enthusiasts.

1. Yanagiba – Seki Magoroku “Shun” (関孫六 旬)

The knife on the left is a long, slender Japanese Yanagiba-style slicing knife.

The blade is clearly marked:

関孫六 旬
STAINLESS STEEL

The wooden handle also retains a black label reading:

関孫六 – Seki Magoroku

The long and narrow blade gradually tapers toward a sharp pointed tip, creating the elegant profile associated with Japanese slicing knives.

The explicit “STAINLESS STEEL” marking on the blade also identifies the blade material as stainless steel.

Its combination of a recognizable Japanese inscription, English material marking and surviving handle label gives the knife particularly strong visual identity.

Approximate dimensions:

Overall length: 35 cm
Blade length: 21 cm
Handle length: approximately 14 cm
Maximum blade height: approximately 2.0–2.5 cm

Traditional wooden handle with dark ferrule and surviving “関孫六” label.

2. Santoku – Bishokuka / Gourmet (美食家)

The knife on the right is a traditional Japanese Santoku, a versatile general-purpose kitchen knife suitable in form for a wide range of food preparation.

The blade bears the inscription:

美食家 – Bishokuka

The wooden handle is additionally marked:

美食家 グルメ – Bishokuka Gourmet

“美食家” literally carries the sense of a gourmet or connoisseur of fine food, making it an especially fitting name for a Japanese kitchen knife.

The blade has the broad profile and generous height characteristic of a Santoku, with the spine curving downward toward the tip.

Its compact, broad geometry creates an attractive contrast with the much longer and narrower Yanagiba beside it.

Approximate dimensions:

Overall length: 31 cm
Blade length: 17 cm
Handle length: approximately 14 cm
Maximum blade height: approximately 4.5 cm

Traditional wooden handle with dark ferrule and clearly visible “美食家 グルメ” marking.

Two Distinctive Japanese Knife Forms

This set provides an interesting contrast between two very different Japanese kitchen knife profiles.

The Seki Magoroku Yanagiba has a long and narrow blade designed around a slicing-oriented geometry, while the Bishokuka Santoku has a shorter, considerably broader blade characteristic of a versatile general-purpose knife.

Displayed together, the two knives clearly illustrate the diversity of Japanese kitchen knife design.

The surviving blade and handle markings further enhance their character:

Yanagiba

Blade: 関孫六 旬
Blade: STAINLESS STEEL
Handle: 関孫六

Santoku

Blade: 美食家
Handle: 美食家 グルメ

These clearly surviving identifying details make the pair especially interesting as vintage Japanese culinary tools.

Condition

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

They show age- and use-related signs including:

Dirt and staining
Rust and/or oxidation in places
Patina and discoloration
Scratches and rubbing marks
Surface wear
Previous sharpening marks
Dirt and scratches around the ferrules
Dirt, staining and signs of use on the wooden handles
General age-related deterioration from previous use and storage

Please note that although the Seki Magoroku blade is marked “STAINLESS STEEL,” stainless steel can still develop staining, discoloration or localized oxidation depending on use and storage conditions.

Please examine all photographs carefully before bidding, as the photographs form an essential part of the condition description.

No professional polishing, complete cleaning or restoration has been carried out for this sale. The knives are presented with their existing traces of age and previous use visible.

Important Notice for Bidders

These are used vintage kitchen knives and are not presented as professionally restored or guaranteed ready for immediate culinary use.

They are particularly recommended for collectors, restorers and experienced knife enthusiasts who understand vintage knife condition and are capable of carrying out their own cleaning and sharpening.

Depending on the intended use and personal preference, they may require thorough cleaning, sharpening, removal of staining or oxidation, and other maintenance before use.

Please bid only if you understand and accept their present vintage condition and are capable of carrying out any necessary cleaning and sharpening yourself.

All dimensions stated above are approximate measurements calculated from the measuring scale visible in the photograph.

A distinctive pairing of a Seki Magoroku “Shun” stainless-steel Yanagiba with surviving “関孫六” handle label and a broad “美食家 / Bishokuka” Santoku with “美食家 グルメ” handle marking—an attractive vintage Japanese knife set combining two contrasting blade forms and clearly surviving identifying details.
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