Kitchen knife - Iron, Wood - Japan - 銘入和小出刃包丁(二代目 六助/堺登録菊秀特製/)

銘入ヴィンテージ和小出刃包丁(二代目 六助/堺登録菊秀特製/堺登録菊秀特製)
This listing features three vintage Japanese Ko-Deba knives (small Deba), all bearing authentic engraved signatures (mei).
Ko-Deba knives were traditionally used for small fish processing and detailed work, making them essential tools in professional Japanese kitchens.

These examples show clear signs of long-term professional use and are offered as genuine vintage working knives, not modern reproductions.

Knives Included (from left to right)

Nidaime Rokisuke (二代目六助)
Signed blade by the second-generation Rokisuke.
A solid, well-balanced Ko-Deba with a traditional profile, reflecting practical craftsmanship for daily professional use.

Sakai Registered Kikuhide – Special Make (堺登録 菊秀 特製)
Signed Kikuhide, a respected Sakai brand known for producing reliable knives for professional markets.

Sakai Registered Kikuhide – Special Make (堺登録 菊秀 特製)
Another example from Kikuhide, showing slight individual variation typical of hand-finished vintage knives.

Estimated Dimensions (approx.)

All measurements are approximate, based on the reference ruler shown in the photographs.

Left: Nidaime Rokisuke

Blade length: approx. 120 mm

Overall length: approx. 255 mm

Center: Kikuhide (Sakai Registered)

Blade length: approx. 115 mm

Overall length: approx. 245 mm

Right: Kikuhide (Sakai Registered)

Blade length: approx. 110 mm

Overall length: approx. 240 mm

Condition

These are authentic vintage knives and show visible signs of age and use:

Rust, stains, scratches, and patina

Small chips along the cutting edge and minor tip damage

Cracks, chips, and wear to the wooden handles

Misalignment or looseness of the ferrules

Sold strictly as-is.
Please bid only if you fully understand vintage Japanese knives and are capable of cleaning, sharpening, and repairing them yourself.

Appeal

Ideal for:

Collectors of traditional Japanese cutlery

Professionals or advanced users seeking compact Deba knives

Restorers who appreciate historical working tools

A rare opportunity to acquire three signed Ko-Deba knives, including Sakai-registered examples, in one practical vintage lot.

※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
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The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped only by Japan Post.
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