No. 100634187

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Kitchen knife - Iron, Steel, Wood - Japan - 銘入伝統的和菜切包丁 (藤次郎/青入/木屋)
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€ 60
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Kitchen knife - Iron, Steel, Wood - Japan - 銘入伝統的和菜切包丁 (藤次郎/青入/木屋)

銘入り ヴィンテージ 伝統的 和菜切り包丁 (藤次郎/青入/木屋) Lot of 3 Vintage Traditional Japanese Nakiri Knives – Signed Blades This is a valuable lot of three vintage Japanese Nakiri knives, traditional vegetable knives widely used in Japanese cuisine. All three knives are signed and made by well-known Japanese makers, making this an attractive set for collectors, craftsmen, or serious users of traditional Japanese cutlery. Knife Details (from left to right): Registered Tojiro (藤次郎) Blade engraving: “Registered Tojiro” Original handle label: “Registered Tojiro – Guaranteed Sharpness” A respected name in Japanese knife-making, known for reliable craftsmanship. Aogami Steel (青入) Blade engraving: “Aogami”, indicating the use of blue paper steel. Aogami steel is highly regarded for its sharpness, edge retention, and suitability for professional sharpening. Kiya (木屋) Blade engraving: Kiya logo and “Kiya” Kiya is one of Japan’s most historic and prestigious cutlery retailers, established in the Edo period. Approximate Sizes (measured from the image): Blade length: approx. 165–175 mm Overall length: approx. 300–320 mm Blade width: approx. 45–55 mm Condition: All knives are vintage items and show clear signs of age and use, including: Rust, patina, stains, and surface discoloration Scratches and wear consistent with long-term use Damage to handles such as chips or cracks Additionally, there are chips along the cutting edge and small chips or damage at the blade tips. These issues are consistent with age and use and will require resharpening and possible repair by the buyer. Misalignment or looseness at the ferrule These conditions are not flaws but typical characteristics of authentic vintage Japanese tools. Important Notice: This lot is intended only for buyers who fully understand and accept the vintage condition. Cleaning, sharpening, and repair are required. Please bid only if you are capable of or interested in restoring and maintaining traditional Japanese knives. An excellent opportunity to acquire authentic, signed Japanese Nakiri knives with historical and practical value. ※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. 100634187

Sold
Kitchen knife - Iron, Steel, Wood - Japan - 銘入伝統的和菜切包丁 (藤次郎/青入/木屋)

Kitchen knife - Iron, Steel, Wood - Japan - 銘入伝統的和菜切包丁 (藤次郎/青入/木屋)

銘入り ヴィンテージ 伝統的 和菜切り包丁 (藤次郎/青入/木屋)
Lot of 3 Vintage Traditional Japanese Nakiri Knives – Signed Blades

This is a valuable lot of three vintage Japanese Nakiri knives, traditional vegetable knives widely used in Japanese cuisine.
All three knives are signed and made by well-known Japanese makers, making this an attractive set for collectors, craftsmen, or serious users of traditional Japanese cutlery.

Knife Details (from left to right):

Registered Tojiro (藤次郎)

Blade engraving: “Registered Tojiro”

Original handle label: “Registered Tojiro – Guaranteed Sharpness”

A respected name in Japanese knife-making, known for reliable craftsmanship.

Aogami Steel (青入)

Blade engraving: “Aogami”, indicating the use of blue paper steel.

Aogami steel is highly regarded for its sharpness, edge retention, and suitability for professional sharpening.

Kiya (木屋)

Blade engraving: Kiya logo and “Kiya”

Kiya is one of Japan’s most historic and prestigious cutlery retailers, established in the Edo period.

Approximate Sizes (measured from the image):

Blade length: approx. 165–175 mm

Overall length: approx. 300–320 mm

Blade width: approx. 45–55 mm

Condition:

All knives are vintage items and show clear signs of age and use, including:

Rust, patina, stains, and surface discoloration

Scratches and wear consistent with long-term use

Damage to handles such as chips or cracks

Additionally, there are chips along the cutting edge and small chips or damage at the blade tips.

These issues are consistent with age and use and will require resharpening and possible repair by the buyer.

Misalignment or looseness at the ferrule

These conditions are not flaws but typical characteristics of authentic vintage Japanese tools.

Important Notice:

This lot is intended only for buyers who fully understand and accept the vintage condition.
Cleaning, sharpening, and repair are required.
Please bid only if you are capable of or interested in restoring and maintaining traditional Japanese knives.

An excellent opportunity to acquire authentic, signed Japanese Nakiri knives with historical and practical value.
※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
€ 60
Ger van Oers
Expert
Estimate  € 140 - € 210

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