Kitchen knife - Iron, Steel, Wood - Japan - 伝統的片刃造銘入和刺身包丁(藤吉郎/堺重彦/ほか)

ヴィンテージ 和柳刃包丁(伝統的片刃造り・銘入り刺身包丁）

Vintage Japanese Yanagiba Knives – Set of 3

Traditional Single-Bevel Sashimi Knives, Signed Blades

This listing features three vintage Japanese yanagiba (sashimi) knives, each crafted in the traditional Japanese manner with a single-bevel blade. These knives were originally intended for professional use in Japanese cuisine and reflect the practical craftsmanship of their era.

Blade Signatures (from left to right):

Left knife: Signed, but only the final character 「作」 (saku / made by) is legible. The preceding characters have faded and are no longer readable.

Center knife: Clearly signed 「登録 藤吉郎作」 (Registered, made by Fujikichirō).

Right knife: Signed 「堺重彦」 (Sakai Shigehiko).
The wooden handle is also branded with a burned-in stamp “堺重彦”, confirming authenticity.

Approximate Dimensions (measured from the photo):

Left knife
Blade length: approx. 285 mm
Overall length: approx. 450 mm

Center knife
Blade length: approx. 240 mm
Overall length: approx. 395 mm

Right knife
Blade length: approx. 210 mm
Overall length: approx. 350 mm

Condition:

These are authentic vintage tools and show clear signs of age and use, including:

Rust, patina, and surface staining

Scratches and general wear

Small chips and damage at the blade edge and tip

Cracks, chips, or wear on the wooden handles

Misalignment or looseness of the ferrules (metal collars)

They are sold strictly as-is.

Important Notice:

Please bid only if you fully understand and accept the condition.
These knives are suitable for:

Collectors of Japanese culinary tools

Restoration projects

Buyers experienced in cleaning, sharpening, and repairing traditional knives

They are not recommended for immediate use without maintenance.

A compelling opportunity to acquire genuine, signed vintage Japanese yanagiba knives with character, history, and strong restoration potential.

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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.
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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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