Kitchen knife - Steel, Wood - Japan - 菜切・小出刃・小三徳(奈良菊一/正文/関宗景)

ヴィンテージ伝統的和菜切・小出刃・小三徳(奈良菊一/正文/関宗景)
Set of 3 Signed Vintage Japanese Kitchen Knives
Nakiri / Ko-Deba / Small Santoku (Petty-style Utility Knife)

This lot includes three authentic Japanese kitchen knives, consisting of a traditional Nakiri vegetable knife, a Ko-Deba (small deba), and a Small Santoku knife (Japanese petty-style utility knife).
All knives are signed, representing well-known regional makers and practical tools used in Japanese kitchens.

■ Knife Details (from left to right)

Nakiri Knife – 奈良菊一 (Nara Kikuichi)

Traditional Japanese vegetable knife

Blade signed

Handle branded with burned mark “奈良菊一”

Ko-Deba Knife – 正文 (Masafumi)

Small deba knife suitable for fish preparation

Blade signed

Handle branded with burned mark “登録商標 正文”

Small Santoku Knife (Japanese Petty-style Utility Knife)

Blade signed: 登録 関宗景作 (Registered Seki Munekage)

Compact multi-purpose knife for small cutting tasks

Santoku-style profile in a smaller, practical size

■ Approximate Dimensions (measured from image)

Nakiri (left)

Blade length: approx. 165–170 mm

Blade height: approx. 50–55 mm

Overall length: approx. 300 mm

Ko-Deba (center)

Blade length: approx. 90–100 mm

Overall length: approx. 210–220 mm

Small Santoku (right)

Blade length: approx. 95–105 mm

Overall length: approx. 215–225 mm

(All measurements are approximate, taken from photographs.)

■ Condition – IMPORTANT

These knives are sold AS-IS.
Due to age and use, they show rust, stains, surface scratches, tip damage, edge chips, ferrule misalignment, and damage to the handles such as chips or cracks.

Please bid only if you fully understand and accept the condition, and if you are able to perform cleaning, sharpening, and repairs yourself.
Do NOT bid if you expect items in ready-to-use or near-new condition.

■ Appeal

This set offers a balanced combination of traditional Japanese knife forms, suitable for collectors, restorers, or experienced users.
After restoration, these knives can serve as practical tools or as examples of Japanese culinary craftsmanship.

■ 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
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all such charges are strictly the buyer’s responsibility.
the seller will not undervalue items or mark them as gifts under any circumstances.

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