Kitchen knife - Steel, Wood - Japan - 伝統的和柳刃・出刃包丁 登録祐豊/堺登録清近

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Vintage Japanese Yanagiba & Deba Knife Set – Registered Suketoyo / Sakai Kiyochika – Signed Traditional Japanese Knives

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

Both knives bear Japanese inscriptions and retain additional branding on their traditional wooden handles, giving the pair considerable character as vintage Japanese culinary tools.

The Yanagiba on the left is marked 「登録 祐豊」 (Registered Suketoyo), and its wooden handle retains a label reading 「登録 祐豊 ハガネ」. The Deba on the right is marked 「堺 清近作」 (Sakai Kiyochika-saku), while its wooden handle bears the branded mark 「堺登録 清近」.

The long, slender Yanagiba and broad, powerful Deba represent two of the most characteristic specialist knife forms associated with traditional Japanese fish preparation.

1. Yanagiba – 「登録 祐豊」 – Registered Suketoyo

The knife on the left is a traditional Japanese Yanagiba.

The blade bears the inscription:

「登録 祐豊」
Registered Suketoyo

The wooden handle also retains a vintage label reading:

「登録 祐豊 ハガネ」
Registered Suketoyo – Hagane (Steel)

The survival of both the blade inscription and the branded handle label gives this knife additional vintage character and makes it particularly appealing as an older example of Japanese culinary cutlery.

The blade has the classic elongated form of a Yanagiba: long and relatively narrow, gradually tapering toward an elegant pointed tip.

Yanagiba knives are closely associated with traditional Japanese fish and sashimi preparation. Their long cutting edge is traditionally suited to smooth drawing cuts, allowing fish to be sliced with long, controlled strokes.

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

Approximate dimensions:

Total length: approx. 35 cm
Blade length: approx. 22 cm
Handle section: approx. 13 cm
Maximum blade width: approx. 2.5 cm
2. Deba – 「堺 清近作」 – Sakai Kiyochika-saku

The knife on the right is a traditional Japanese Deba.

The blade bears the inscription:

「堺 清近作」
Sakai Kiyochika-saku

The wooden handle also bears the branded mark:

「堺登録 清近」

The presence of the 「堺」 (Sakai) name is particularly characteristic of Japanese kitchen cutlery, as Sakai has a long historical association with traditional Japanese knife production.

The Deba has a broad, substantial blade with considerable blade height and a strong pointed profile, creating a striking contrast with the slender Yanagiba.

Deba knives are traditionally associated with preparing whole fish, including filleting and working around the head, joints and bones. Their robust geometry reflects a very different culinary role from that of the long slicing Yanagiba.

This example is fitted with a traditional wooden Japanese handle and metal ferrule. The surviving 「堺登録 清近」 branding on the handle further enhances its vintage appearance.

Approximate dimensions:

Total length: approx. 29.5–30 cm
Blade length: approx. 16.5 cm
Handle section: approx. 13 cm
Maximum blade width: approx. 5 cm
A Classic Pair of Signed Japanese Fish Knives

The Yanagiba and Deba are among the most recognizable specialist knives in traditional Japanese cuisine.

The broad and powerful Deba is traditionally associated with the initial preparation of whole fish, while the long, slender Yanagiba is associated with precise slicing and sashimi preparation.

Together, they demonstrate the specialized approach of traditional Japanese culinary cutlery, in which distinctly different blade geometries were developed for different stages of food preparation.

This particular pair is especially appealing because both knives retain not only their blade inscriptions but also additional markings on their handles:

Yanagiba: 「登録 祐豊」 with 「登録 祐豊 ハガネ」 handle label
Deba: 「堺 清近作」 with 「堺登録 清近」 branded into the handle

These surviving details contribute greatly to the authentic vintage appearance and individual character of the set.

The elegant Suketoyo Yanagiba and substantial Sakai Kiyochika Deba make an attractive pair for collectors of Japanese culinary tools and for experienced enthusiasts interested in restoring and sharpening vintage Japanese knives.

Condition

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

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

The ferrule areas show dirt, scratches, dents, misalignment and other signs of age and previous use.

The wooden handles also show dirt, scratches, wear and other age-related deterioration. The surviving label and branded markings should likewise be considered part of the knives' vintage condition.

Please carefully examine all photographs before bidding. The photographs form an important part of the description and provide the best indication of the actual condition of the blades, cutting edges, tips, ferrules and handles.

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 perform cleaning, rust removal and sharpening themselves as necessary.

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

A distinctive pair of signed vintage Japanese knives combining a long and elegant Registered Suketoyo Yanagiba, retaining its 「登録祐豊ハガネ」 handle label, with a substantial Sakai Kiyochika Deba, retaining its 「堺登録清近」 branded wooden handle.
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