Kitchen knife - Iron, Steel, Wood - Japan - 伝統的和出刃　越後玉三郎/秀貞作/正澄作/奈良菊一

ヴィンテージ伝統的和出刃包丁(越後玉三郎/秀貞作/正澄作/奈良菊一)
Vintage Japanese Deba Knives – 4-Piece Lot

Traditional Hand-Forged Blades with Signed Makers (Japan)

This auction features a curated set of four vintage traditional Japanese Deba knives, all bearing authentic maker’s marks, representing regional craftsmanship and professional-use kitchen tools from Japan.

Deba knives are single-bevel blades traditionally used for fish preparation, valued for their weight, edge retention, and robust construction. These knives were clearly working tools, showing honest age and patina consistent with long-term professional use.

■ Included Knives (from left to right)

Echigo Tamasaburō (越後玉三郎)

Blade inscription: Echigo Tamasaburō

Handle label: Registered Echigo Tamasaburō

Approx. blade length: 165 mm

Hidesada (秀貞作)

Blade inscription: Hidesada

Handle branding: Registered Hidesada (burn mark)

Approx. blade length: 180 mm

Masazumi (正澄作)

Blade inscription: Masazumi

Approx. blade length: 150 mm

Nara Kikuichi (奈良 菊一)

Blade inscription: Nara Kikuichi

Reverse side: Kawabata (川端)

Handle branding: Nara Kikuichi (burn mark)

Approx. blade length: 165 mm

■ Approximate Dimensions

Blade length: 150–180 mm

Total length: approx. 285–320 mm
(All measurements are approximate, taken from reference scale in photos.)

■ Condition Report (Please Read Carefully)

These knives are offered as vintage, used items and show clear signs of age and use, including:

Surface rust and discoloration

Scratches and patina

Small chips and edge wear

Minor tip damage on some blades

Misaligned ferrules

Cracks, chips, or wear on wooden handles

■ These knives are sold strictly as-is.
They are suitable only for buyers who fully understand vintage Japanese blades and who can clean, sharpen, and restore them themselves.

■ Ideal For

Collectors of vintage Japanese cutlery

Professional sharpeners / restorers

Craftsmen seeking authentic old carbon-steel blades

Enthusiasts who appreciate patina and history

■ Not recommended for beginners or buyers expecting ready-to-use condition.

■ important notice – please read before bidding

do not bid if you do not intend to complete the purchase and make payment.
we do not ship knives to the united kingdom due to uk law.
we do not ship to the united states or canada.
bids that violate these conditions will be cancelled.

● important notice regarding payment
do not bid if you do not intend to complete the purchase and make payment.
please place a bid only if you fully intend to complete the purchase and make payment.
non-paying bidders cause serious inconvenience and delays.
if payment is not completed after multiple reminders from catawiki,
the order may be cancelled and handled strictly in accordance with catawiki’s policies, without exception.

● shipping restrictions – knives
due to uk law and import regulations, we do not ship knives to the united kingdom.
knife imports are legally restricted in the uk and shipment is not permitted.

we also do not ship knives to certain other countries due to local regulations.
please check your country’s import laws before bidding.
bids placed in violation of these restrictions will be cancelled.

● 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 bid only if you fully understand and accept this extended delivery time.

once the item has been shipped, all 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
united states: we do not ship to the united states.
bids from the us will be cancelled.

canada: due to the ongoing canada post strike, we do not ship to canada.

please do not place a bid if your shipping address is in any of the above 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.

● customs, import duties, and taxes
import duties, vat, taxes, and any additional charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
all such charges are strictly the buyer’s responsibility.
the seller will not undervalue items or mark them as gifts under any circumstances.

● customs contact and returned parcels
customs authorities or local delivery companies may contact you by phone or email for clearance.
you are solely responsible for responding promptly.

if the parcel is returned due to non-response or refusal,
reshipping will require payment of double the original shipping cost.

by placing a bid, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to all of the above conditions.