Kitchen knife - Steel, Wood - Japan - 本職用鞘付和出刃・薄刃・柳刃包丁 堺貞宗

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Professional-Style Vintage Japanese Sakai Sadamune Knife Set with Wooden Saya – Deba, Usuba & Yanagiba – 堺貞宗別打 / 貞宗
An impressive and highly cohesive set of three vintage Japanese professional-style kitchen knives with individual wooden saya (sheaths), comprising a substantial Deba, a traditional Usuba and a long Yanagiba.
All three knives belong to the Sakai Sadamune (堺貞宗 / 貞宗) line:
- Deba: 貞宗 (Sadamune)
- Usuba: 堺貞宗別打 (Sakai Sadamune Betsuuchi)
- Yanagiba: 堺貞宗別打 (Sakai Sadamune Betsuuchi)
In addition, all three handles retain “切味保証 サクラ印” labels, creating a particularly attractive and unified presentation.
Each knife is accompanied by its own fitted wooden saya. The combination of three specialized traditional Japanese knife forms, matching Sadamune markings, surviving labels and wooden sheaths makes this a much more complete set than an assortment of unrelated vintage knives.
1. Deba Knife – “Sadamune” (貞宗) – with Wooden Saya
The knife on the left is a substantial traditional Japanese Deba, recognizable by its broad, heavy-looking blade and pointed profile.
The Deba is one of the classic specialized Japanese knives traditionally associated with breaking down and filleting whole fish. knivesofjapan.com
The blade bears the inscription:
貞宗
Sadamune
Its traditional wooden Wa handle retains a “切味保証 サクラ印” label.
A fitted wooden saya is included, providing both an attractive traditional presentation and protection for the blade when stored.
Approximate dimensions:
- Overall length: approx. 35 cm
- Blade length: approx. 21 cm
- Maximum blade width: approx. 6.0 cm
Wooden saya included.
2. Usuba Vegetable Knife – “Sakai Sadamune Betsuuchi” (堺貞宗別打) – with Wooden Saya
The center knife is a traditional Japanese Usuba, characterized by its tall, broad blade and relatively straight cutting profile.
The Usuba is a specialized Japanese vegetable knife traditionally associated with precise vegetable preparation and refined cutting techniques. Japanese Knife Archive
The blade bears the inscription:
堺貞宗別打
Sakai Sadamune Betsuuchi
The traditional wooden Wa handle also retains a “切味保証 サクラ印” label.
Its tall, clean blade profile provides a striking visual contrast with both the heavier Deba and the slender Yanagiba.
A fitted wooden saya is included.
Approximate dimensions:
- Overall length: approx. 33 cm
- Blade length: approx. 19 cm
- Maximum blade width: approx. 5.0 cm
Wooden saya included.
3. Yanagiba Sashimi Knife – “Sakai Sadamune Betsuuchi” (堺貞宗別打) – with Wooden Saya
The knife on the right is a long and slender traditional Japanese Yanagiba.
The Yanagiba is a specialized slicing knife traditionally used for sashimi and other delicate fish preparation. Its elongated blade is designed to allow long, smooth pulling cuts through boneless fish. ウィキペディア
The blade bears the inscription:
堺貞宗別打
Sakai Sadamune Betsuuchi
Like the other two knives, its traditional wooden Wa handle retains a “切味保証 サクラ印” label.
Its long, narrow profile completes the classic contrast between the three specialized Japanese blade forms represented in this set.
A fitted wooden saya is included.
Approximate dimensions:
- Overall length: approx. 37 cm
- Blade length: approx. 23 cm
- Maximum blade width: approx. 3.0 cm
Wooden saya included.
All dimensions are approximate and have been estimated from the measuring tape visible in the photograph. Slight variations should be expected.
A Cohesive Three-Knife Set for Traditional Japanese Cuisine
The strongest appeal of this lot is that it brings together three fundamental specialized forms of traditional Japanese kitchen knife in one coordinated vintage set.
The substantial Deba is traditionally associated with fish breakdown, the broad Usuba with precise vegetable preparation, and the long Yanagiba with smooth slicing of boneless fish for sashimi and similar preparations. knivesofjapan.com
Rather than being three unrelated vintage knives, the set has a strong sense of unity:
all three are Sadamune knives, all three retain “切味保証 サクラ印” handle labels, and all three are accompanied by wooden saya.
The Deba is marked “貞宗”, while both the Usuba and Yanagiba bear the fuller “堺貞宗別打” inscription.
This coordinated presentation makes the set particularly attractive for collectors of traditional Japanese cutlery, enthusiasts of Sakai-style kitchen knives, and experienced users interested in restoring and maintaining older professional-style Japanese tools.
Condition
The knives are vintage, pre-owned Japanese kitchen knives and show signs of age and previous professional or domestic use, but overall they remain in comparatively good vintage condition.
There is light dirt and staining, scuffs and scratches, wear from previous use and sharpening, scratches around the ferrules, and dirt / signs of use on the wooden handles and wooden saya.
In addition, the previous owner's name has been handwritten on the butt/end of the handles. Please regard this as part of the present condition of the set.
The knives have not been fully restored or professionally refinished and are offered in their present vintage condition.
Please examine all photographs carefully before bidding. The photographs form an essential part of the description and show the actual condition of the knives, handles and wooden saya.
Although the overall condition is relatively good for vintage working knives, cleaning, sharpening and routine maintenance may still be required according to the buyer's intended use and preferences.
Please bid only if you fully understand and accept the vintage condition, including the previous owner's name written on the handle ends, and are capable of carrying out any necessary cleaning and sharpening yourself.
With three specialized traditional blade forms, matching Sadamune identity, two “堺貞宗別打” inscriptions, three surviving “切味保証 サクラ印” labels and three individual wooden saya, this is a particularly appealing and cohesive vintage Japanese knife set.
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