No. 100556881

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Kitchen knife - Kitchen knife set - Iron, Wood - Japan - 和包丁 菜切/出刃/柳刃(力宗/研正/かねよし)
Final bid
€ 55
3 days ago

Kitchen knife - Kitchen knife set - Iron, Wood - Japan - 和包丁 菜切/出刃/柳刃(力宗/研正/かねよし)

Signed Vintage Japanese Kitchen Knives 銘入伝統的ヴィンテージ和包丁 菜切・出刃・柳刃(力宗・研正・かねよし) Nakiri / Deba / Yanagiba – Traditional Craftsmanship (3-Piece Lot) This lot consists of three vintage Japanese kitchen knives, each signed by the maker, representing classic traditional forms used in Japanese cuisine. The set includes a Nakiri, Deba, and Yanagiba, making it an appealing group for collectors, restorers, and professional users who value authentic Japanese blades. All knives show clear signs of age and use, offering genuine character and historical presence rather than modern perfection. Knives Included (from left to right) 1. Nakiri Knife – Rikimune (力宗) Blade signature: Rikimune Handle retains the original Rikimune maker’s label Traditional vegetable knife with a straight edge, ideal for restoration and everyday prep use Approx. size Blade length: approx. 165 mm Overall length: approx. 300 mm 2. Deba Knife – Registered Kensho (登録 研正) Blade engraving: Registered Kensho Classic single-bevel Deba form for fish processing Substantial blade with strong presence, suitable for professional reconditioning Approx. size Blade length: approx. 155 mm Overall length: approx. 295 mm 3. Yanagiba Knife – Kaneyoshi (かねよし) Blade signature: Kaneyoshi Handle branded with “Kaneyoshi Special Make” burned stamp Slender traditional Yanagiba profile, intended for sashimi slicing Approx. size Blade length: approx. 210 mm Overall length: approx. 345 mm (All measurements are approximate and calculated from the ruler visible in the photographs.) Condition Vintage condition with rust, stains, scratches, and surface wear Chipped tips and small edge chips present Cracks in the wooden handles Sold as-is, no restoration performed ■ Please bid only if you fully understand and accept the condition. This lot is recommended exclusively for buyers who are able to perform cleaning, sharpening, and repair by themselves. Summary A valuable opportunity to acquire three authentic, signed vintage Japanese knives—Nakiri, Deba, and Yanagiba—in one coherent lot. Ideal for collectors of traditional Japanese tools or skilled users seeking blades with history, character, and restoration potential. ※Currently, we are unable to ship items to the United States. Thank you for your understanding. ※Due to the strike by Canada Post, we are currently unable to ship items to Canada. Can't be shipped with other objects You're not able to combine shipping if you buy more than one object from the same seller in this auction. The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped only by Japan Post. It usually takes about 3-4 weeks for delivery, depending on the destination and customs procedures. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Sometimes customs or the delivery company in your country may contact you by phone or email for clearance. Please make sure you can respond promptly. If you do not respond and the parcel is returned, reshipping will incur double shipping costs. Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation.

No. 100556881

Sold
Kitchen knife - Kitchen knife set - Iron, Wood - Japan - 和包丁 菜切/出刃/柳刃(力宗/研正/かねよし)

Kitchen knife - Kitchen knife set - Iron, Wood - Japan - 和包丁 菜切/出刃/柳刃(力宗/研正/かねよし)

Signed Vintage Japanese Kitchen Knives
銘入伝統的ヴィンテージ和包丁 菜切・出刃・柳刃(力宗・研正・かねよし)
Nakiri / Deba / Yanagiba – Traditional Craftsmanship (3-Piece Lot)

This lot consists of three vintage Japanese kitchen knives, each signed by the maker, representing classic traditional forms used in Japanese cuisine. The set includes a Nakiri, Deba, and Yanagiba, making it an appealing group for collectors, restorers, and professional users who value authentic Japanese blades.

All knives show clear signs of age and use, offering genuine character and historical presence rather than modern perfection.

Knives Included (from left to right)
1. Nakiri Knife – Rikimune (力宗)

Blade signature: Rikimune

Handle retains the original Rikimune maker’s label

Traditional vegetable knife with a straight edge, ideal for restoration and everyday prep use

Approx. size

Blade length: approx. 165 mm

Overall length: approx. 300 mm

2. Deba Knife – Registered Kensho (登録 研正)

Blade engraving: Registered Kensho

Classic single-bevel Deba form for fish processing

Substantial blade with strong presence, suitable for professional reconditioning

Approx. size

Blade length: approx. 155 mm

Overall length: approx. 295 mm

3. Yanagiba Knife – Kaneyoshi (かねよし)

Blade signature: Kaneyoshi

Handle branded with “Kaneyoshi Special Make” burned stamp

Slender traditional Yanagiba profile, intended for sashimi slicing

Approx. size

Blade length: approx. 210 mm

Overall length: approx. 345 mm

(All measurements are approximate and calculated from the ruler visible in the photographs.)

Condition

Vintage condition with rust, stains, scratches, and surface wear

Chipped tips and small edge chips present

Cracks in the wooden handles

Sold as-is, no restoration performed

■ Please bid only if you fully understand and accept the condition.
This lot is recommended exclusively for buyers who are able to perform cleaning, sharpening, and repair by themselves.

Summary

A valuable opportunity to acquire three authentic, signed vintage Japanese knives—Nakiri, Deba, and Yanagiba—in one coherent lot. Ideal for collectors of traditional Japanese tools or skilled users seeking blades with history, character, and restoration potential.

※Currently, we are unable to ship items to the United States. Thank you for your understanding.
※Due to the strike by Canada Post, we are currently unable to ship items to Canada.

Can't be shipped with other objects
You're not able to combine shipping if you buy more than one object from the same seller in this auction.

The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped only by Japan Post.
It usually takes about 3-4 weeks for delivery, depending on the destination and customs procedures.
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
These charges are the buyer's responsibility.

Sometimes customs or the delivery company in your country may contact you by phone or email for clearance.
Please make sure you can respond promptly.
If you do not respond and the parcel is returned, reshipping will incur double shipping costs.

Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation.



Final bid
€ 55
Ger van Oers
Expert
Estimate  € 140 - € 210

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