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ヴィンテージ和出刃包丁3本セット – 義久 木屋 / 作光作 / 菊一文字 – 伝統的日本包丁
Lot of 3 Vintage Japanese Deba Knives – Yoshihisa Kiya / Sakumitsu Saku / Kikuichimonji – Traditional Japanese Fish Butcher Knives

This lot consists of three authentic vintage Japanese Deba knives, traditional heavy kitchen knives designed for filleting fish and preparing seafood. Deba knives are an essential tool in professional Japanese kitchens, valued for their thick spine, strong edge geometry, and excellent durability.

All three knives are signed blades from well-known Japanese makers.

Signatures (from left to right):

義久 木屋 (Yoshihisa – Kiya)

作光作 (Sakumitsu Saku)

菊一文字 (Kikuichimonji) – the handle also bears a branded Kikuichimonji mark.

Kiya and Kikuichimonji are particularly respected historic Japanese knife brands with long traditions in professional culinary tools.

The knives feature traditional Japanese wa-handles (wooden handles) and single-bevel blades typical of professional fish-processing knives used in Japan.

These knives show clear signs of age and long use, giving them a strong vintage character.

Estimated Dimensions (approx.)

Left knife – Yoshihisa Kiya

Total length: approx. 30 cm

Blade length: approx. 17 cm

Blade height: approx. 5.3 cm

Middle knife – Sakumitsu

Total length: approx. 28.5 cm

Blade length: approx. 16 cm

Blade height: approx. 4.8 cm

Right knife – Kikuichimonji

Total length: approx. 27 cm

Blade length: approx. 15 cm

Blade height: approx. 4.5 cm

Condition

These are vintage used knives and show significant signs of age and use, including:

surface rust

stains and patina

scratches from sharpening and use

small chips on the cutting edges

tip damage

misalignment of the ferrule (kuchigane)

cracks or chips in the wooden handles

For these reasons, this lot is recommended only for buyers who understand vintage Japanese knives and are able to clean, sharpen, and restore them if necessary.

Despite the condition, these knives represent authentic traditional Japanese craftsmanship and could be excellent restoration projects or collectible kitchen tools.

Please examine the photos carefully as they form part of the description.

■ IMPORTANT NOTICE – PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING
● bidding and payment

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● condition of the item

all items are vintage, antique, or pre-owned items unless otherwise stated.

signs of age, wear, scratches, stains, or minor imperfections should be expected.

please carefully examine all photos and the description before bidding.
the photos form an important part of the description.

bids based on misunderstanding of the item's condition will not be accepted as grounds for cancellation.

● 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.

due to local laws and customs regulations, we may also be unable to ship knives to certain other countries.

please check your country’s import laws before bidding.

bids placed in violation of these restrictions will be cancelled.

● countries we do not ship to

we currently do not ship to the united states or canada.

bids from these countries will be cancelled.

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

● international situation – possible shipping limitations

due to the recent deterioration of the security situation in parts of the world, including the middle east, shipping to certain countries or regions may become difficult or temporarily unavailable.

if shipment to the buyer’s country or region becomes impossible due to international conditions, transportation restrictions, sanctions, or postal service suspensions, the order may be cancelled even after the auction ends.

we appreciate your understanding that such circumstances are beyond the seller’s control.

● important notice for buyers in italy

due to persistent delays with the italian postal service and customs procedures, delivery to italy may take one month or longer.

please place a bid only if you fully understand and accept this extended delivery time.

once the item has been shipped, delays caused by postal services or customs are completely beyond the seller’s control.

complaints or cancellation requests due to slow delivery after shipment will not be accepted.

● no combined shipping

this lot cannot be combined with other items.

even if multiple items are purchased from the same seller in this auction, each item will be shipped separately.

● shipping method and delivery time

all items are shipped from japan 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 duties, vat, and import taxes

import duties, vat, taxes, and any additional charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.

all such charges are the buyer’s responsibility.

the seller will not undervalue items or mark them as gifts under any circumstances.

● customs contact and buyer responsibility

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the buyer is solely responsible for responding promptly and completing any required customs procedures.

failure to respond to customs inquiries may result in delays, additional charges, or the return of the parcel.

● returned parcels

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non-response to customs

refusal of delivery

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reshipping will require payment of double the original shipping cost.

● force majeure

the seller shall not be held responsible for delays, shipping interruptions, or cancellations caused by circumstances beyond the seller’s control, including but not limited to:

war or political instability

international sanctions

postal service suspensions

customs restrictions

natural disasters

in such cases, the order may be cancelled if shipment becomes impossible.

● agreement

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Japan -  - 2000-2010 

Kitchen knife - Steel, Wood - Japan - 伝統的和出刃包丁 義久 木屋/作光作/菊一文字

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