Kitchen knife - Steel, Wood - Japan - 伝統的和出刃・柳刃包丁 堺金楠別打/登録商標兼秀作

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Vintage Japanese Deba & Yanagiba Knife Set – Sakai Kanekusu Betsuuchi / Registered Trademark Kanehide – Signed Traditional Japanese Knives

An attractive vintage set of two traditional Japanese kitchen knives, consisting of a substantial Deba (fish-processing knife) and a long, elegant Yanagiba (sashimi knife).

Both knives bear distinctive Japanese inscriptions and retain the traditional appearance and character associated with vintage Japanese culinary cutlery.

The Deba on the left is marked 「堺 金楠 別打」 (Sakai Kanekusu Betsuuchi) and retains a small 「水牛角」 (Water Buffalo Horn) label on the ferrule. The Yanagiba on the right bears the inscription 「登録商標 兼秀作」 (Registered Trademark Kanehide-saku).

The combination of signed blades, traditional Japanese wooden handles, and the surviving ferrule label gives this pair considerable vintage character.

The two knives also represent two classic and complementary forms of Japanese fish knife: the broad and powerful Deba traditionally associated with preparing whole fish, and the long, slender Yanagiba traditionally associated with precise slicing and sashimi preparation.

1. Deba – 「堺 金楠 別打」 – Sakai Kanekusu Betsuuchi

The knife on the left is a traditional Japanese Deba.

The blade bears the inscription:

「堺 金楠 別打」
Sakai Kanekusu Betsuuchi

The inscription includes 「堺」 (Sakai), a name strongly associated with the long tradition of Japanese kitchen-knife production.

The designation 「別打」 (Betsuuchi) is also clearly visible on the blade.

A particularly interesting surviving detail is the small label attached to the ferrule, reading:

「水牛角」 – Water Buffalo Horn

The survival of this Japanese label adds further vintage character and visual interest to the knife.

The Deba has the characteristic broad and substantial blade profile of this traditional Japanese knife type, with considerable blade height and a strong pointed form.

Deba knives are traditionally associated with preparing whole fish, including filleting and working around the head, joints and bones. Their robust blade geometry is distinctly different from the slender slicing profile of the accompanying Yanagiba.

The knife is fitted with a traditional wooden Japanese handle.

Approximate dimensions:

Total length: approx. 29.5 cm
Blade length: approx. 16.5 cm
Handle section: approx. 13 cm
Maximum blade width: approx. 5 cm
2. Yanagiba – 「登録商標 兼秀作」 – Registered Trademark Kanehide-saku

The knife on the right is a long traditional Japanese Yanagiba.

The blade bears the inscription:

「登録商標 兼秀作」
Registered Trademark Kanehide-saku

The long, narrow blade extending toward a pointed tip creates the elegant silhouette characteristic of a traditional Yanagiba.

Yanagiba knives are among the best-known specialist knives of Japanese cuisine and are closely associated with fish and sashimi preparation. Their long cutting edge is traditionally designed to facilitate smooth drawing cuts through fish, allowing controlled and clean slicing.

The slender profile of this Kanehide knife provides an attractive contrast with the broad and substantial Sakai Kanekusu Betsuuchi Deba, clearly illustrating the different specialized blade forms found in traditional Japanese cuisine.

The knife is fitted with a traditional wooden Japanese handle and dark ferrule.

Please note that there is handwriting/writing on the butt end of the Yanagiba's wooden handle. This is part of the knife's present vintage condition and should be taken into consideration before bidding.

Approximate dimensions:

Total length: approx. 35 cm
Blade length: approx. 22 cm
Handle section: approx. 13 cm
Maximum blade width: approx. 2.5 cm
Two Distinctive Signed Japanese Fish Knives

The Deba and Yanagiba are two of the most characteristic specialist knife forms associated with traditional Japanese fish preparation.

The robust Deba is traditionally used for the initial and heavier stages of preparing whole fish, while the long and slender Yanagiba is associated with precise final slicing, particularly for sashimi.

Together, they illustrate the highly specialized nature of traditional Japanese culinary cutlery, in which very different blade geometries were developed for different stages of food preparation.

This particular pair is additionally distinguished by its surviving Japanese markings and details:

Deba: 「堺 金楠 別打」 with a 「水牛角」 label on the ferrule.
Yanagiba: 「登録商標 兼秀作」, with handwriting/writing on the butt end of the wooden handle.

The broad Sakai Kanekusu Deba and elegant Kanehide Yanagiba form an attractive visual contrast and preserve the distinctive character expected of genuinely used vintage Japanese kitchen tools.

They are interesting both as collectible examples of traditional Japanese culinary cutlery and as restoration/sharpening projects for experienced knife enthusiasts.

Condition

These are vintage, previously used Japanese kitchen knives and are offered in their present condition.

Due to age and previous use, both knives show dirt and staining, rust/oxidation, scratches and scuff marks, damage/chipping to the blade tips, chips along the cutting edges, wear from previous use and sharpening, and other age-related deterioration.

The ferrule areas also show dirt, scratches, chips and other signs of age and previous use.

The wooden handles show dirt, scratches, wear and other age-related signs of use.

There is also handwriting/writing on the butt end of the Yanagiba's handle.

Please carefully examine all photographs before bidding, including the blade edges, tips, ferrules, handles and handle ends. The photographs form an important part of the description and provide the best indication of the actual condition of both knives.

These are vintage used knives and are not offered as newly sharpened or immediately ready-to-use modern kitchen knives.

They are recommended only for buyers who understand the characteristics and condition of vintage Japanese cutlery and who are able to carry out cleaning, rust removal and sharpening themselves as necessary.

Please bid only if you fully understand and accept the above condition and are able to perform the necessary cleaning and sharpening yourself.

A distinctive signed vintage Japanese knife pair combining a substantial Sakai Kanekusu Betsuuchi Deba, retaining its 「水牛角」 ferrule label, with a long and elegant Registered Trademark Kanehide Yanagiba.
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