Kitchen knife - Kitchen knife set - Iron, Wood - Japan - 伝統的和出刃包丁 東正宗/花義長/伊吹/濃州孫六

This lot features four traditional Japanese Deba knives, all vintage, hand-forged, and signed, representing the craftsmanship of regional Japanese blade-making traditions.

Deba knives are essential tools in traditional Japanese cuisine, specifically designed for fish preparation—filleting, beheading, and cutting through small bones—requiring both weight and sharpness. Each knife in this set reflects that purpose through its robust spine and finely tapered edge.

All four knives bear authentic engraved signatures, reading from left to right:

“Higashi Masamune saku” (東正宗作)

“Hana Yoshinaga” (花義長)

“Ibuki Sekimago Dai” (伊吹 関孫大)

“Noshu Magoroku saku” (濃州孫六作)

Approximate blade lengths (measured from heel to tip):

Knife 1 (Left) – Higashi Masamune saku (東正宗作)
Blade length: approx. 165 mm

Knife 2 – Hana Yoshinaga (花義長)
Blade length: approx. 170 mm

Knife 3 – Ibuki Sekimago Dai (伊吹 関孫大)
Blade length: approx. 175 mm

Knife 4 (Right) – Noshu Magoroku saku (濃州孫六作)
Blade length: approx. 180 mm

These names are associated with Japan’s long-standing knife-making regions, particularly Seki and Noshu, areas renowned for edged tools since the medieval period.

Additional note:
The Deba knife signed “Noshu Magoroku saku” bears a stamp on the reverse side indicating Yasuki White Steel (Shirogami), a high-quality traditional Japanese carbon steel known for its excellent sharpness and ease of sharpening.

Condition

These knives are offered in vintage condition and show clear signs of age and use, including:

Surface rust and patina

Stains and scratches

Edge chips and minor blade damage

Small tip losses

Accordingly, this lot is strictly recommended for experienced buyers only—those who fully understand the condition and are capable of cleaning, sharpening, and restoring traditional Japanese carbon steel knives. Please bid only if you are comfortable with restoration work.

Despite their condition, these knives remain highly attractive as authentic working tools, restoration projects, or collectible examples of traditional Japanese cutlery.

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