Kitchen knife - Iron, Steel, Wood - Japan - 伝統的 和出刃包丁(秀貞作/秘伝金星作/美食家)

ヴィンテージ 日本製 伝統的 和出刃包丁(秀貞作/秘伝金星作/美食家)
Set of 3 Vintage Japanese Deba Knives – Hand-Forged, Signed Blades

This is a rare set of three vintage traditional Japanese Deba knives, all signed (mei-iri) and made in Japan.
Each knife reflects the craftsmanship of its respective maker and was originally intended for professional fish preparation.

Knives included (from left to right)

1) “Hidesada” (秀貞作)

Blade inscription: 秀貞作 (Hidesada)

Ferrule label: “Made of Japanese Steel” (日本鋼製)

Handle branding: Burned stamp “Registered Hidesada” (登録秀貞)

2) “Kinboshi” (金星 手打 / Hand-forged)

Blade inscription: 金星

Handle branding: Burned stamp “Secret Technique – Kinboshi” (秘伝金星作)

Clearly marked as hand-forged (手打)

3) “Bishokuka” (美食家)

Blade inscription: 美食家

Handle label: Original Bishokuka label remains intact

Estimated Dimensions (approx., from image scale)

Blade length: approx. 150–165 mm

Total length: approx. 285–300 mm

Blade width at heel: approx. 45–50 mm

Condition

These are authentic vintage tools, not modern reproductions.
Accordingly, they show clear signs of age and use, including:

Rust and patina

Surface stains and scratches

Small chips, edge wear, and tip damage

Handle wear, chips, cracks, and imperfections

■ Important Notice
These knives are sold as-is.
Please bid only if you fully understand and accept the condition, and only if you are able to clean, sharpen, and repair Japanese knives yourself.
They are recommended for collectors, restorers, or experienced users, not for beginners.

Summary

A compelling opportunity to acquire three signed, vintage Japanese Deba knives with strong character and historical presence.
Ideal for collectors of traditional Japanese cutlery or craftsmen seeking restoration projects.

■PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE BIDDING

●Important Notice Regarding Payment
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●Important Notice for Buyers in Italy
Due to persistent delays with the Italian postal service and customs, delivery to Italy may take one month or longer.
Please place a bid ONLY if you fully understand and accept this extended delivery time.
Once the item has been shipped, delays are completely beyond the seller’s control.
No complaints, claims, or cancellation requests will be accepted due to slow delivery after shipment.

●Important Shipping Restrictions
Currently, we do NOT ship to the United States.
Due to the ongoing strike by Canada Post, we also do NOT ship to Canada.
Please do not place a bid if your shipping address is in these countries.

●No Combined Shipping
This lot cannot be combined with other items.
Even if you purchase multiple items from the same seller in this auction, each item will be shipped separately.

●Shipping Method and Delivery Time
This item will be shipped exclusively via Japan Post and carefully packaged.
Estimated delivery time is approximately 3-4 weeks, depending on the destination country and customs procedures.
Delivery times are estimates only and are NOT guaranteed.

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The seller will not undervalue items or mark them as gifts under any circumstances.

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