Kitchen knife - Steel, Wood - Japan - 伝統的和菜切り包丁(義房/関孫六/堺秀岳）

伝統的和ヴィンテージ菜切り包丁(義房/関孫六/堺秀岳)
Set of 3 Vintage Traditional Japanese Nakiri Knives – Signed Blades

Yoshifusa / Seki Magoroku / Sakai Hidegaku

Offered here is a rare set of three vintage traditional Japanese Nakiri vegetable knives, each bearing a signature (mei) on the blade:

Yoshifusa (義房)

Seki Magoroku (関孫六)

Sakai Hidegaku (堺秀岳)

These are authentic working kitchen tools from Japan, reflecting traditional blacksmith craftsmanship and practical design dedicated to vegetable preparation.

■ Approximate Dimensions (measured from photo scale)

Left – Yoshifusa

Overall length: approx. 300 mm

Blade length: approx. 165 mm

Blade height: approx. 48 mm

Center – Seki Magoroku

Overall length: approx. 295 mm

Blade length: approx. 160 mm

Blade height: approx. 46 mm

Right – Sakai Hidegaku

Overall length: approx. 305 mm

Blade length: approx. 170 mm

Blade height: approx. 50 mm

Traditional single-bevel style profile suitable for precise vegetable cutting.

■ Condition

These are vintage knives sold in as-found condition.

Due to age and use, they show:

Rust and oxidation

Stains and discoloration

Surface scratches and wear

Small chips on the cutting edge

Minor tip damage

Ferrule misalignment

Cracks or chips in the wooden handles

They require cleaning, sharpening, and possible restoration.

Please bid only if you fully understand and accept the condition, and if you are capable of restoring, sharpening, and maintaining traditional Japanese carbon steel knives.

■ Collectible & Functional Appeal

This set represents three respected traditional Japanese blade lines in one offering. Ideal for:

Collectors of Japanese kitchen knives

Restoration enthusiasts

Professional sharpeners

Traditional Japanese culinary tool aficionados

A rare opportunity to acquire three signed vintage Nakiri knives as a single lot.

■ 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 knives to certain other countries where knife imports are restricted or prohibited.
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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due to local laws and customs regulations, we also do not ship knives to certain other countries.
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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.

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