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Vintage Japanese Takohiki and Usuba kitchen knife set - Registered Masamoto / Maruhide and Sakai Shintoku - 2 traditional Japanese knives

Country of origin: Japan
Number of knives: 2
Types: Takohiki and Usuba
Materials: Metal blades and wooden handles
Condition: Vintage, pre-owned, with age-related wear and restoration requirements

Item description

Offered here is an interesting set of two traditional Japanese kitchen knives, consisting of a long, slender Takohiki slicing knife bearing the inscriptions "登録正本" and "丸秀", together with a traditional Usuba vegetable knife marked "堺神徳".

These two knives represent distinct forms of Japanese culinary cutlery, each associated with specialized food preparation techniques.

The Takohiki is distinguished by its long, narrow blade and characteristic squared-off tip, traditionally associated with slicing fish and preparing sashimi.

The Usuba features a broad, rectangular blade with a relatively straight cutting edge, traditionally associated with precise vegetable preparation.

Both knives retain traditional Japanese wooden handles and show the surface patina, wear, and signs of previous use characteristic of vintage kitchen tools.

Their contrasting blade shapes, surviving Japanese inscriptions, and traditional designs make this an interesting pair for collectors of Japanese cutlery and experienced restorers.

1. Takohiki knife - Registered Masamoto / Maruhide

The knife on the left is a traditional Japanese Takohiki slicing knife.

Its long, narrow blade and squared-off tip are characteristic of the Takohiki style, a traditional Japanese knife form associated with slicing fish and preparing sashimi.

The blade bears the Japanese inscription:

"登録正本"

This may be rendered as "Registered Masamoto".

The reverse side bears the additional inscription:

"丸秀"

This may be read as "Maruhide".

The term "登録" forms part of the original inscription and is not presented as independent confirmation of a registered trademark.

The knife retains a traditional wooden handle and a dark ferrule.

Its elongated blade profile and surviving inscriptions give it an appealing appearance as a vintage Japanese culinary tool.

Approximate dimensions:

Overall length: 37 cm
Blade length: 21 cm
Maximum blade width: 1.8 cm

2. Usuba knife - Sakai Shintoku

The knife on the right is a traditional Japanese Usuba vegetable knife.

The blade bears the Japanese inscription:

"堺神徳"

This may be read as "Sakai Shintoku".

Sakai is a Japanese city historically associated with traditional cutlery, although the inscription alone does not independently verify the exact manufacturing location.

The Usuba is distinguished by its broad, rectangular blade and relatively straight cutting edge, a form traditionally associated with vegetable preparation in Japanese cuisine.

The knife retains a traditional wooden handle and a dark ferrule.

An important distinguishing feature is a hole made in the wooden handle by a previous owner, apparently for hanging or storage purposes.

This hole is a later modification, not a feature confirmed to have been part of the knife's original manufacture.

The modification is clearly disclosed because it may affect the handle's condition, durability, or suitability for continued use.

Approximate dimensions:

Overall length: 30 cm
Blade length: 14 cm
Maximum blade width: 4.2 cm

All measurements are approximate estimates based on the photographs and have not been independently measured.

The exact makers, manufacturing dates, provenance, and steel compositions of these knives have not been independently verified.

3. Condition and restoration requirements

Both knives are vintage, previously used items showing age-related wear and signs of long-term use or storage.

Their condition includes:

Rust, oxidation, dirt, and surface discoloration.

Scratches, rubbing marks, and other surface damage.

General wear and deterioration.

Chips and irregularities along the cutting edges.

Dirt, scratches, chips, and misalignment around the ferrules.

Dirt, scratches, and age-related wear on the wooden handles.

A hole made by a previous owner in the wooden handle of the Usuba knife, apparently for hanging.

Other imperfections consistent with vintage Japanese kitchen knives.

Please carefully examine all photographs, especially the blade surfaces, cutting edges, tips, ferrules, wooden handles, inscriptions, and the hole in the Usuba handle.

Both knives require sharpening before use. Cleaning, rust removal, repair, adjustment, restoration, or replacement of wooden handles may also be necessary.

The knives have not been represented as professionally restored, fully serviced, or immediately ready for kitchen use.

4. Collector appeal

This set brings together two contrasting traditional Japanese knife styles.

The Takohiki features a slender, elongated blade with a squared-off tip and the inscriptions "登録正本" and "丸秀".

The Usuba features a broad, rectangular blade bearing the inscription "堺神徳".

Both knives retain their traditional wooden handles and show signs of age and previous use.

Their surviving inscriptions and characteristic blade forms make them interesting examples of vintage Japanese culinary tools.

The set may appeal to collectors of Japanese kitchen knives, enthusiasts of traditional Japanese food culture, and experienced restorers interested in preserving old cutlery.

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No shipping to Denmark, the United Kingdom, or the United States (USA).

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 photographs before bidding. Photographs form an essential part of the item description.

Please understand that some defects, deterioration, or imperfections may not be visible in photographs. Hidden or non-visible flaws may exist.

Furthermore, the condition of vintage items may change during international transportation due to vibration, impact, temperature fluctuations, humidity, or handling.

Important: Bidding is strictly limited to buyers who possess the necessary knowledge, skills, and practical ability to personally perform repair, restoration, sharpening, and cleaning as required.

Buyers must be capable of carrying out such maintenance and restoration themselves. These items are not intended for buyers who expect fully restored, maintenance-free, or immediately ready-to-use products.

Please do not bid unless you fully understand and accept these conditions.

All measurements are approximate.

Important notice regarding traditional Japanese knife handles

Traditional Japanese kitchen knives (wa-bocho) generally use replaceable wooden handles.

Wooden handles are consumable components and may experience drying, shrinkage, cracking, looseness, deterioration, or detachment due to age, storage conditions, or stress during international transportation.

Even if a handle is firmly attached before shipment, its condition may change during transit.

Buyers must understand that wooden handles may require reattachment, adjustment, repair, or complete replacement.

Bidding is limited to buyers who understand these characteristics and have the knowledge and practical ability to perform necessary handle repairs or replacements themselves.

Replacement handles and repair materials are not included unless specifically stated.

For this particular set, the Usuba knife has a hole made in its wooden handle by a previous owner. The structural effect of this modification has not been assessed, and handle repair or replacement may be necessary.

Shipping restrictions - Knives

Due to applicable knife shipping and delivery restrictions, we do not ship knives to the United Kingdom or Denmark.

Shipments to other countries may also be restricted depending on local laws, customs regulations, or available postal services.

Orders to destinations where lawful and compliant delivery cannot be arranged may need to be cancelled in accordance with Catawiki policy.

International shipping and customs

Import regulations for kitchen knives vary by country.

Buyers are responsible for checking whether the items can legally be imported into their country before bidding.

The seller ships from Japan with accurate customs declarations.

Customs delays, inspections, import taxes, and clearance requirements are outside the seller's direct control.

Buyers must cooperate with the relevant customs authorities and shipping carriers when required.

Countries we do not ship to

We do not ship to the United States at this time due to ongoing international shipping restrictions and related logistical difficulties.

Shipping to the United States remains temporarily suspended.

Orders from destinations where shipping is restricted may need to be cancelled in accordance with Catawiki policy.

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Important notice for Italy

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No combined shipping

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Please contact us before bidding if you wish to discuss any special shipping arrangements. Combined shipping is not guaranteed.

Shipping method and delivery time

All kitchen knives are shipped from Japan via Japan Post or DHL, depending on the destination and available shipping services.

Estimated delivery time is approximately 3-4 weeks, depending on the destination, customs procedures, and local delivery conditions.

Delivery times are estimates only and are not guaranteed.

Import duties and taxes (EU buyers)

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Force majeure

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By placing a bid, you confirm that you have carefully read, fully understood, and accepted the entire item description, all photographs, condition disclosures, shipping restrictions, and every important notice stated in this listing, subject to applicable Catawiki policies and mandatory consumer protection laws.

You also confirm that you understand the nature of vintage and antique items, including the possibility of age-related deterioration, non-visible defects, and the need for cleaning, sharpening, restoration, or repair.

You further confirm that you possess the necessary knowledge, skills, and practical ability to perform such maintenance or restoration yourself when required.

For traditional Japanese knives, this includes understanding that wooden handles are replaceable consumable parts and may require adjustment, reattachment, repair, or replacement.

Please do not place a bid if you do not fully understand or accept these conditions.

These conditions apply subject to Catawiki's applicable policies and any mandatory consumer protection laws.