Kitchen knife - Steel, Wood - Japan - 伝統的和鎌形切付・柳刃包丁 堺直次郎作/登録克弘

Vintage Japanese Kitchen Knife Set – Kamagata Kiritsuke & Yanagiba – Signed "Sakai Naojirō Saku" and "Registered Katsuhiro"
ヴィンテージ和包丁セット ― 鎌形切付・柳刃包丁 ― 「堺直次郎作」「登録克弘」銘
Offered here is a carefully selected vintage Japanese kitchen knife set consisting of a traditional Kamagata Kiritsuke knife and a Yanagiba sashimi knife.

Both knives bear makers' signatures and represent classic forms of Japanese kitchen cutlery. Combining two distinctive blade styles, this set offers appeal to collectors of Japanese edged tools as well as experienced users who appreciate traditional craftsmanship.

Included in this lot
1. Kamagata Kiritsuke Knife (Left)
Handle marked "Sakai Naojirō Saku" (堺直次郎作)

This traditional Kamagata Kiritsuke features the characteristic angular tip that combines versatility with precise cutting performance. Designed for detailed preparation work, it reflects the practical elegance of Japanese kitchen knives.

2. Yanagiba Knife (Right)
Blade signed "Registered Katsuhiro" (登録克弘)
Original handle label marked "Tokusen" (特撰 / Selected Quality)

The Yanagiba is the traditional Japanese knife for slicing fish and sashimi using long, smooth pull cuts. The signed blade and surviving original quality label add to its vintage authenticity.

Approximate Dimensions
Kamagata Kiritsuke
Overall length: approx. 30.5 cm
Blade length: approx. 16.5 cm
Yanagiba
Overall length: approx. 36 cm
Blade length: approx. 21 cm

Measurements are approximate and based on the photographs.

Highlights
Traditional Japanese kitchen knife set
Kamagata Kiritsuke and Yanagiba combination
Both knives are signed
Original "Tokusen" quality label remains on the Yanagiba handle
Handle marked "Sakai Naojirō Saku"
Suitable for collectors of vintage Japanese cutlery and experienced users
Representative examples of traditional Japanese kitchen craftsmanship

This pairing brings together two important styles of Japanese kitchen knives—one intended for versatile preparation work and the other dedicated to precise slicing of fish. The preserved signatures and original label enhance the historical character of the set.

Condition

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

Condition includes:

Dirt and age-related staining
Rust and oxidation
Surface scratches
Wear from long-term use
Scratches and wear around the ferrules
Stains and discoloration on the wooden handles

The knives are offered as found without cosmetic restoration.

Please note that additional age-related imperfections not clearly visible in the photographs may also be present.

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 combining two traditional blade styles with signed makers, preserving the practical character and craftsmanship of classic Japanese kitchen tools.
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