Kitchen knife - Iron, Steel, Wood - Japan - 銘入伝統的和出刃包丁(尚合正吉/登録藤五郎作/)

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Description from the seller

銘入ヴィンテージ伝統的和出刃包丁(尚合正吉/登録藤五郎作/ほか)
Lot of 3 Vintage Japanese Deba Knives – Signed Blades

This is a solid lot of three vintage Japanese Deba knives, traditional single-bevel knives designed for fish processing, including filleting and cutting through small bones.
All knives are signed, representing traditional Japanese craftsmanship and making this set appealing to collectors, restorers, and experienced users of Japanese knives.

Knife Details (from left to right):

Signed “Naogo Masayoshi” (尚合正吉) with Maker’s Mark

Blade engraving shows a brand mark together with “Naogo Masayoshi”.

A classic-style deba with strong traditional proportions.

“Specially Made” (特製) – Additional Signature Illegible

Blade engraved “Tokusei” (Specially Made).

Additional maker’s inscription is present below but worn and not clearly legible.

Registered Togoro (登録藤五郎作)

Blade engraving: “Registered Togoro – Made”

Original handle with burned branding “Registered Togoro”

A well-known traditional name in Japanese knife making.

Approximate Sizes (measured from the image):

Blade length: approx. 150–165 mm

Overall length: approx. 285–300 mm

Blade width at heel: approx. 45–50 mm

Condition:

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

Rust, patina, stains, discoloration, scratches, and general wear

Chips along the cutting edges and damage or small chips at the blade tips

Handle wear including chips, cracks, and aging

Misalignment or looseness at the ferrules

Important Notice:

These knives are sold as-is.
They will require cleaning, sharpening, and possible repair or restoration.
Please bid only if you fully understand and accept the condition and are capable of maintaining or restoring vintage Japanese knives.

A valuable opportunity to acquire authentic, signed vintage Deba knives with strong 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.



銘入ヴィンテージ伝統的和出刃包丁(尚合正吉/登録藤五郎作/ほか)
Lot of 3 Vintage Japanese Deba Knives – Signed Blades

This is a solid lot of three vintage Japanese Deba knives, traditional single-bevel knives designed for fish processing, including filleting and cutting through small bones.
All knives are signed, representing traditional Japanese craftsmanship and making this set appealing to collectors, restorers, and experienced users of Japanese knives.

Knife Details (from left to right):

Signed “Naogo Masayoshi” (尚合正吉) with Maker’s Mark

Blade engraving shows a brand mark together with “Naogo Masayoshi”.

A classic-style deba with strong traditional proportions.

“Specially Made” (特製) – Additional Signature Illegible

Blade engraved “Tokusei” (Specially Made).

Additional maker’s inscription is present below but worn and not clearly legible.

Registered Togoro (登録藤五郎作)

Blade engraving: “Registered Togoro – Made”

Original handle with burned branding “Registered Togoro”

A well-known traditional name in Japanese knife making.

Approximate Sizes (measured from the image):

Blade length: approx. 150–165 mm

Overall length: approx. 285–300 mm

Blade width at heel: approx. 45–50 mm

Condition:

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

Rust, patina, stains, discoloration, scratches, and general wear

Chips along the cutting edges and damage or small chips at the blade tips

Handle wear including chips, cracks, and aging

Misalignment or looseness at the ferrules

Important Notice:

These knives are sold as-is.
They will require cleaning, sharpening, and possible repair or restoration.
Please bid only if you fully understand and accept the condition and are capable of maintaining or restoring vintage Japanese knives.

A valuable opportunity to acquire authentic, signed vintage Deba knives with strong 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.



Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
銘入伝統的和出刃包丁(尚合正吉/登録藤五郎作/)
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Iron, Steel, Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
32 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
0.5 cm
Estimated Period
1990-2000
JapanVerified
142
Objects sold
100%
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