Kitchen knife - Steel, Wood - Japan - 伝統的和三徳・柳刃包丁 濃州孫六作/丸二秘造

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Vintage Japanese Santoku & Yanagiba Knife Set – “Noshu Magoroku Saku” / “Kahori” – Signed Traditional Japanese Kitchen Knives

A distinctive set of two vintage Japanese kitchen knives, consisting of a traditional Santoku and a long Yanagiba.

Both knives bear Japanese inscriptions and retain the authentic character of older Japanese culinary tools that have seen genuine use over many years.

The Santoku on the left is signed “濃州孫六作” (Noshu Magoroku Saku). The Yanagiba on the right bears the inscription “佳保里” (Kahori), with an additional marking on the reverse consisting of “丸に二” and “秘造”.

With their contrasting blade profiles, traditional wooden wa-handles, surviving inscriptions and visible traces of use and sharpening, this is an appealing pair for collectors of Japanese knives as well as enthusiasts interested in restoration and traditional Japanese culinary tools.

The knives are offered in their present, unrestored vintage condition.

1. Santoku – “Noshu Magoroku Saku” (濃州孫六作)

The knife on the left is a traditional Japanese Santoku, a versatile all-purpose kitchen knife characterized by its broad blade and compact, practical profile.

The blade is clearly inscribed:

濃州孫六作
Noshu Magoroku Saku

“濃州” (Noshu) is the historical name associated with the Mino region, an area with a long tradition of Japanese blade and cutlery production.

The broad blade provides good height and a substantial working surface, while its characteristic Santoku profile contrasts attractively with the long, slender Yanagiba included in this set.

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

Approximate dimensions:

Overall length: 31.5 cm
Blade length: 17.0 cm
Handle length: 14.5 cm
Maximum blade height: 4.5 cm
2. Yanagiba – “Kahori” (佳保里) / Reverse Mark “丸に二・秘造”

The knife on the right is a traditional Japanese Yanagiba, immediately recognizable by its long, narrow blade and elegant pointed profile.

The front of the blade bears the inscription:

佳保里
Kahori

The reverse additionally bears the markings:

丸に二
秘造

These surviving markings give the knife additional individuality and collectible interest. The precise historical attribution of these markings is not asserted here; they are described according to the inscriptions visible on the knife itself.

The Yanagiba's elongated blade form is traditionally associated with smooth drawing cuts and the preparation of fish and sashimi. Its long, slender geometry provides an attractive contrast to the broader Santoku.

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

Approximate dimensions:

Overall length: 37.0 cm
Blade length: 23.0 cm
Handle length: 14.0 cm
Maximum blade height: 3.0 cm
Two Distinctive Traditional Japanese Knife Forms

This set combines two very different and representative Japanese kitchen knife profiles.

The Santoku is a versatile, broad-bladed knife traditionally suited to a wide range of general kitchen preparation.

The Yanagiba, by contrast, has a long and narrow blade designed around a smooth drawing-cut motion and is strongly associated with traditional Japanese fish and sashimi preparation.

Together, the two knives present an attractive contrast between a compact multipurpose blade and a specialized long slicing blade.

Japanese Inscriptions & Vintage Character

An especially appealing feature of this set is that both knives retain identifiable Japanese inscriptions.

Santoku:

濃州孫六作 – Noshu Magoroku Saku

Yanagiba:

佳保里 – Kahori
Reverse: 丸に二 / 秘造

Older working knives may lose portions of their inscriptions through repeated sharpening, polishing and prolonged use. The surviving markings therefore form an important part of the individual character of these vintage pieces.

The blades also retain visible sharpening marks, scratches, discoloration and other traces accumulated during their working lives, giving them an authentic appearance that cannot be reproduced by a modern unused knife.

Condition – Please Read Carefully

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

They show various signs of age, prolonged use, sharpening and storage, including:

Rust and oxidation
Dirt, staining and discoloration
Scratches and rubbing marks
Surface wear
Sharpening marks and wear from previous sharpening
Edge chips
Chipping/damage to the blade tips
Dirt and scratches around the ferrules
Age-related wear to the ferrules
Dirt, staining and scratches on the wooden handles
Writing/markings on the ends of the handles
Other general age-related deterioration

Please examine all photographs carefully before bidding, as the photographs form an essential part of the condition description.

The knives have not been professionally polished, fully cleaned, sharpened or restored for this sale.

Important Notice for Bidders

These knives are not offered as restored or immediately ready for culinary use.

They are particularly suitable for collectors, restoration enthusiasts and experienced users of Japanese knives who understand the condition of vintage blades and are capable of performing their own cleaning, sharpening and maintenance.

Depending on the intended use and the buyer's preferred level of restoration, they may require cleaning, rust removal, sharpening, correction of edge chips and tip damage, and maintenance of the handles and ferrules.

Please bid only if you fully understand and accept the present vintage condition and are capable of carrying out the necessary cleaning, sharpening and restoration yourself.

The dimensions stated above are approximate measurements based on the scale shown in the photographs.

A characterful pair of signed vintage Japanese kitchen knives combining the broad and practical form of the “濃州孫六作” Santoku with the elegant long profile of the “佳保里” Yanagiba, complete with additional reverse markings. An interesting set for collectors, Japanese culinary-tool enthusiasts and those who enjoy restoring vintage Japanese knives.
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