Kitchen knife - Steel, Wood - Japan - 伝統的和出刃包丁　正与志/濃州孫六作

Vintage Japanese Deba Knife Set – “Masayoshi” & “Nōshū Magoroku” Signed Traditional Wa-Bocho – Hand-Forged Fish Butchery Knives – Japan

A compelling pair of vintage Japanese Deba knives, crafted in the traditional Wa-bocho style for fish preparation and precise butchery work.
Both knives bear engraved maker’s signatures and embody the restrained beauty and practical philosophy of classic Japanese kitchen tools.

Unlike decorative reproductions, these knives show the honest traces of long-term use and maintenance in a working kitchen. Their aged surfaces, softened patina, and visible sharpening history give them a distinctly authentic character that modern factory knives rarely possess.

The larger knife is signed “Masayoshi” (正与志), featuring a robust and powerful profile suitable for fish breakdown and heavier cutting tasks.
The second knife is signed “Nōshū Magorokusaku” (濃州孫六作), a respected traditional name associated with the historic blade-making region of Mino/Nōshū in Japan.

Both are single-bevel Japanese knives, intended for right-handed use.

Approximate Dimensions

Left / Masayoshi (正与志)

Total length: approx. 29.5 cm
Blade length: approx. 16.5 cm
Blade height: approx. 5.0 cm

Right / Nōshū Magorokusaku (濃州孫六作)

Total length: approx. 28 cm
Blade length: approx. 15 cm
Blade height: approx. 4.8 cm
Condition
Vintage used condition
Rust stains, discoloration, scratches, sharpening marks, and age-related wear
No professional restoration has been performed
Can be used after proper cleaning and sharpening
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These knives are recommended for collectors, Japanese culinary enthusiasts, restorers, or chefs who appreciate the atmosphere and craftsmanship of traditional Japanese cutlery rather than flawless cosmetic condition.

This is not merely a pair of kitchen tools, but a quiet remnant of Japanese food culture and hand-forged blade tradition.