Kitchen knife - Steel, Wood - Japan - Signed Blades
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Description from the seller
**Title**
Vintage Japanese Hand-Forged Kitchen Knives Set of 3 – Signed Blades – Traditional Wa-Bocho – Japan
**Item Description**
A set of three vintage Japanese kitchen knives (Wa-bocho), each featuring an engraved inscription on the blade.
The two wooden handles with labels are marked **「手打 本刃付」 (Teuchi Honbazuke)**, indicating hand-forged/hand-worked construction and a traditionally finished cutting edge. The blades also bear engraved inscriptions, adding to the traditional character of this attractive set.
The set consists of three different blade shapes and sizes, including a long, slender knife and two broader kitchen knives, making it an interesting collection of traditional Japanese cutlery.
These are **vintage used knives intended for collectors or buyers who would like to restore and maintain them**. Due to their age and previous use, the blades and handles show scratches, discoloration, oxidation/rust, stains, wear, and other signs of age. Sharpening, polishing, rust removal, and other maintenance may be required before practical use.
The aged surfaces and engraved blades give these knives an appealing authentic vintage appearance. They would make an interesting restoration project or addition to a collection of traditional Japanese kitchen tools.
Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition, blade shapes, inscriptions, and signs of wear. The photographs form an important part of the description.
**Size**
Overall length: approx. 26.7–33 cm
Blade width: approx. 3.1–4.8 cm
Spine thickness: approx. 0.3–0.7 cm
Please allow for slight measurement differences.
**Weight**
Approx. 500 g total for 3 knives
**Artist / Maker Profile**
**Shipping Information**
Ships from Japan with a tracking number.
YuDesign normally uses Japan Post for delivery; however, depending on the destination country and international postal conditions, we may use **Japan Post, Japan Post UGX, DHL, or Yamato Transport (UPS)**.
Since July 24, 2026, Japan Post has temporarily suspended acceptance of some **IOSS shipments**, so alternative delivery services such as Japan Post UGX or Yamato Transport (UPS) may be used when necessary.
Therefore, shipping costs may be set slightly higher than usual for certain destination countries in order to maintain reliable delivery. Thank you for your understanding.
The usual estimated delivery time is approximately 1–2 weeks, although this may vary depending on customs clearance and local delivery conditions.
Any import duties, VAT, customs clearance fees, or other charges incurred are the responsibility of the buyer.
The item will be carefully packed to ensure safe delivery. To help protect the environment, recycled cardboard boxes and reused packing materials may be used.
When safety can be ensured, lightweight packaging may also be used to reduce shipping costs.
Due to the impact on international mail services in the Middle East, Japan Post shipments to Cyprus are currently suspended. In addition, knives cannot be shipped by Yamato Transport, so shipments to Cyprus will be made by DHL only.
Please refer to the shipping rate table for each country.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Seller's Story
At Yu Design, we curate not only fine art and traditional crafts, but a wide range of items that reflect the living spirit of Japanese culture.
From tea ceremony utensils and cast iron works to ceramics, dolls and vintage toys, each piece is carefully selected as a fragment of Japan’s diverse cultural landscape.
Yu Design is not just about selling objects.
It is about sharing the stories, history, and cultural background behind them — introducing Japan itself to the world.
Yu Design is owned and curated by Yuki Kuwahara, based in Japan.
She also runs a YouTube channel introducing Japanese history, with a particular focus on figures from the late Edo and early Meiji periods, reflecting her deep interest in Japan’s cultural and historical heritage.
All items are carefully inspected and securely shipped worldwide via Japan Post EMS.
Clear communication and professional packaging are always a priority.
**Title**
Vintage Japanese Hand-Forged Kitchen Knives Set of 3 – Signed Blades – Traditional Wa-Bocho – Japan
**Item Description**
A set of three vintage Japanese kitchen knives (Wa-bocho), each featuring an engraved inscription on the blade.
The two wooden handles with labels are marked **「手打 本刃付」 (Teuchi Honbazuke)**, indicating hand-forged/hand-worked construction and a traditionally finished cutting edge. The blades also bear engraved inscriptions, adding to the traditional character of this attractive set.
The set consists of three different blade shapes and sizes, including a long, slender knife and two broader kitchen knives, making it an interesting collection of traditional Japanese cutlery.
These are **vintage used knives intended for collectors or buyers who would like to restore and maintain them**. Due to their age and previous use, the blades and handles show scratches, discoloration, oxidation/rust, stains, wear, and other signs of age. Sharpening, polishing, rust removal, and other maintenance may be required before practical use.
The aged surfaces and engraved blades give these knives an appealing authentic vintage appearance. They would make an interesting restoration project or addition to a collection of traditional Japanese kitchen tools.
Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition, blade shapes, inscriptions, and signs of wear. The photographs form an important part of the description.
**Size**
Overall length: approx. 26.7–33 cm
Blade width: approx. 3.1–4.8 cm
Spine thickness: approx. 0.3–0.7 cm
Please allow for slight measurement differences.
**Weight**
Approx. 500 g total for 3 knives
**Artist / Maker Profile**
**Shipping Information**
Ships from Japan with a tracking number.
YuDesign normally uses Japan Post for delivery; however, depending on the destination country and international postal conditions, we may use **Japan Post, Japan Post UGX, DHL, or Yamato Transport (UPS)**.
Since July 24, 2026, Japan Post has temporarily suspended acceptance of some **IOSS shipments**, so alternative delivery services such as Japan Post UGX or Yamato Transport (UPS) may be used when necessary.
Therefore, shipping costs may be set slightly higher than usual for certain destination countries in order to maintain reliable delivery. Thank you for your understanding.
The usual estimated delivery time is approximately 1–2 weeks, although this may vary depending on customs clearance and local delivery conditions.
Any import duties, VAT, customs clearance fees, or other charges incurred are the responsibility of the buyer.
The item will be carefully packed to ensure safe delivery. To help protect the environment, recycled cardboard boxes and reused packing materials may be used.
When safety can be ensured, lightweight packaging may also be used to reduce shipping costs.
Due to the impact on international mail services in the Middle East, Japan Post shipments to Cyprus are currently suspended. In addition, knives cannot be shipped by Yamato Transport, so shipments to Cyprus will be made by DHL only.
Please refer to the shipping rate table for each country.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Seller's Story
At Yu Design, we curate not only fine art and traditional crafts, but a wide range of items that reflect the living spirit of Japanese culture.
From tea ceremony utensils and cast iron works to ceramics, dolls and vintage toys, each piece is carefully selected as a fragment of Japan’s diverse cultural landscape.
Yu Design is not just about selling objects.
It is about sharing the stories, history, and cultural background behind them — introducing Japan itself to the world.
Yu Design is owned and curated by Yuki Kuwahara, based in Japan.
She also runs a YouTube channel introducing Japanese history, with a particular focus on figures from the late Edo and early Meiji periods, reflecting her deep interest in Japan’s cultural and historical heritage.
All items are carefully inspected and securely shipped worldwide via Japan Post EMS.
Clear communication and professional packaging are always a priority.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
500 g
Title additional information
Signed Blades
No. of items
3
Country of origin
Japan
Material
Steel, Wood
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
33 cm
Width
4.8 cm
Depth
0.7 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970, 1970-1980, 1980-1990
