Kitchen knife - Steel, Wood - Japan - 伝統的和鞘付柳刃・菜切 堺重光/土佐双特製

Vintage Japanese Kitchen Knife Set – Nakiri & Yanagiba with Wooden Saya – Signed "Tosa Maru-ni-Sō Tokusei" & "Sakai Shigemitsu Tokujō"
ヴィンテージ和包丁セット ― 菜切包丁・木鞘付き柳刃包丁 ― 「土佐丸に双特製」「堺重光特上」銘
Offered here is a carefully selected vintage Japanese kitchen knife set consisting of a traditional Nakiri vegetable knife and a Yanagiba sashimi knife with its original wooden saya (sheath).

Both knives are signed by their respective makers and retain original labels or markings on the handles, making this an appealing set for collectors of Japanese cutlery as well as experienced users who appreciate traditional Japanese kitchen tools.

Included in this lot
1. Nakiri Knife (Left)
Blade signed "Tosa Maru-ni-Sō Tokusei" (土佐丸に双特製)
Original handle label reading "Quality Guaranteed – Sō – MADE IN JAPAN – FUTABA WORKS"

This traditional Nakiri features the characteristic straight cutting edge designed for efficient vegetable preparation. The original quality label remains attached to the handle, adding to its vintage character.

2. Yanagiba Knife (Right)
Blade signed "Sakai Shigemitsu Tokujō" (堺重光特上)
Handle branded "Registered Sakai Shigemitsu" (堺登録重光)
Original Sakai cutlery label remains on the handle
Includes its original wooden saya (sheath)

Designed for slicing fish and sashimi with long, smooth draw cuts, this Yanagiba retains both its branded handle and matching wooden saya, features that are increasingly difficult to find together on vintage examples.

Approximate Dimensions
Nakiri
Overall length: approx. 30 cm
Blade length: approx. 16.5 cm
Yanagiba
Overall length: approx. 31 cm
Blade length: approx. 18 cm
Wooden Saya
Length: approx. 29 cm

Measurements are approximate and based on the photographs.

Highlights
Traditional Japanese kitchen knife set
One Nakiri and one Yanagiba
Both blades are signed
Original labels and handle branding remain
Original wooden saya included
Sakai-made Yanagiba with branded handle
Vintage working knives representing two classic Japanese blade styles
Suitable for collectors and experienced users

This combination of a vegetable knife and a sashimi knife represents two essential forms of traditional Japanese kitchen cutlery. Their preserved signatures, labels, branding, and accompanying wooden saya contribute to the authenticity and historical appeal of the set.

Condition

These are authentic vintage Japanese kitchen knives and show clear signs of age, storage and previous use.

Condition includes:

Dirt and age-related staining
Rust and oxidation
Surface scratches and wear
Wear from long-term use
Dents and scratches on the ferrules
Dirt, scratches and wear on the wooden handles
Dirt, scratches and small chips on the wooden saya

The knives are offered as found without cosmetic restoration.

Please note that additional imperfections not clearly visible in the photographs may also be present due to age and previous use.

These knives are recommended only for buyers familiar with vintage Japanese cutlery who are able to carry out their own cleaning, rust removal, sharpening and maintenance.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.

This is an attractive vintage Japanese knife set that combines practical functionality with collectible character, featuring signed blades, original markings, and a matching wooden saya.
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