Kitchen knife - Iron, Steel, Wood - Japan - 銘入伝統的和菜切包丁(特撰優駿/炭次郎作/堺秀岳）

銘入ヴィンテージ伝統的和菜切包丁(特撰 優駿/炭次郎作/堺秀岳)
Set of 3 Vintage Japanese Nakiri Knives – Signed Blades – For Restoration / Collectors

This lot features three authentic vintage Japanese Nakiri knives, traditionally used for vegetable preparation in Japanese kitchens.
All three blades are signed, representing classic regional craftsmanship and the practical tools of professional cooks from the Showa era and earlier.

■ Knife Details (from left to right)

特撰 優駿 (Tokusen Yūshun)

炭次郎作 (Sumijirō-saku)

堺秀岳 武島 (Sakai Hidetake – Takeshima)
Original handle label remains on the Sakai Hidetake knife

■ Approximate Dimensions (measured from image)

Blade length: approx. 150–165 mm

Blade height: approx. 45–50 mm

Overall length: approx. 280–300 mm

(Measurements are approximate due to manual measurement from photographs.)

■ Condition – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

These are genuine vintage knives and show significant signs of age and use, including but not limited to:

Surface rust and patina

Stains, scratches, and wear marks

Small chips, edge damage, and tip loss

Misaligned ferrules

Cracks, chips, or wear on handles

■ These knives are sold strictly AS-IS.
They are intended for collectors, restorers, or experienced users who are able to perform cleaning, sharpening, and handle repair themselves.

■ Do NOT bid if you expect items in ready-to-use or near-new condition.

■ Appeal

Nakiri knives are prized for their straight edge and efficiency in vegetable cutting.
These pieces offer not only functional potential after restoration, but also historical and aesthetic value, reflecting traditional Japanese tool-making culture.

A rare opportunity to acquire signed vintage Nakiri knives suitable for restoration projects or collection display.

■ 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.

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● shipping restrictions - knives
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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 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.

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

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