Kitchen knife - Steel, Wood - Japan - 伝統的和菜切り・出刃包丁 力宗/堺武守

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Vintage Japanese Nakiri & Deba Knife Set – “Rikimune (力宗)” & “Sakai Takemori (堺武守)” – Traditional Japanese Kitchen Knives
An attractive pair of vintage Japanese kitchen knives, combining two distinctly different traditional blade forms: a broad Nakiri vegetable knife and a substantial Sakai-marked Deba fish knife.
Both knives bear Japanese inscriptions and retain vintage labels, adding considerable character and visual interest.
The Nakiri on the left is marked:
力宗
and retains a handle label reading:
特撰ハガネ 力宗
The Deba on the right is marked:
堺武守
and retains a distinctive label around the ferrule bearing the wording:
切味最高 堺
堺伝統刃物品質保証
The Deba is particularly noteworthy for its comparatively good overall vintage condition, with a clean and well-preserved blade appearance relative to many used vintage Japanese working knives.
1. Nakiri Vegetable Knife – “Rikimune” (力宗)
The knife on the left is a traditional Japanese Nakiri, characterized by its tall, broad and almost rectangular blade.
The relatively straight cutting edge and generous blade height are characteristic of the Nakiri form, traditionally associated with vegetable preparation. ウィキペディア
The blade bears the inscription:
力宗
Its traditional wooden Wa handle retains an old label reading:
特撰ハガネ 力宗
The wording “ハガネ” (Hagane / Steel) is reproduced here exactly as it appears on the surviving label. No claim is made regarding the exact steel composition or grade.
The blade displays visible signs of age and use, giving it the character expected of a vintage Japanese working knife.
It is fitted with a traditional wooden Wa handle and glossy black ferrule.
Approximate dimensions:
- Overall length: approx. 31 cm
- Blade length: approx. 17.5 cm
- Maximum blade width: approx. 5.2 cm
2. Deba Knife – “Sakai Takemori” (堺武守)
The knife on the right is a traditional Japanese Deba, with a broad blade, pronounced heel and pointed profile.
Deba knives are traditionally associated with fish preparation and filleting, and their comparatively substantial construction distinguishes them from thinner vegetable knives such as the Nakiri. SAKAI ICHIMONJI MITSUHIDE
The blade bears the clearly visible inscription:
堺武守
Sakai Takemori
Around the black ferrule is a surviving vintage label bearing the wording:
切味最高 堺
堺伝統刃物品質保証
The label itself is an especially attractive surviving detail and contributes to the knife's vintage presentation.
Importantly, this Deba is in comparatively good vintage condition. Although it remains a pre-owned vintage knife and shows signs of age and use, the blade presents particularly well overall.
It is fitted with a clean, light-colored traditional wooden Wa handle and black ferrule.
Approximate dimensions:
- Overall length: approx. 30 cm
- Blade length: approx. 17 cm
- Maximum blade width: approx. 4.8 cm
All measurements are approximate and have been estimated from the measuring tape visible in the photograph. Slight variations should be expected.
Two Contrasting Traditional Japanese Knife Forms
This set offers an appealing contrast between two classic Japanese kitchen-knife profiles.
The Nakiri has a tall, broad and nearly rectangular blade suited to vegetable preparation, while the Deba represents a more substantial traditional knife form associated primarily with preparing and filleting fish. ウィキペディア
The Nakiri is particularly interesting for its “力宗” blade inscription and surviving “特撰ハガネ 力宗” handle label.
The Deba combines its prominent “堺武守” inscription with the surviving “切味最高 堺 / 堺伝統刃物品質保証” ferrule label and comparatively well-preserved overall appearance.
Together, their Japanese inscriptions, surviving vintage labels, traditional wooden Wa handles and contrasting blade forms create an attractive pair with strong vintage Japanese character.
Condition
These are genuine vintage, pre-owned Japanese kitchen knives and show signs of age and previous use.
Condition includes:
- Age-related dirt and staining
- Rust / oxidation
- Scratches and scuff marks
- Chips and imperfections along the cutting edges
- Dirt and scratches around the ferrules
- Dirt and signs of use on the wooden handles
- Other age- and use-related imperfections
Please note that the Sakai Takemori (堺武守) Deba is in comparatively good overall vintage condition. Nevertheless, it remains a used vintage knife and should not be considered new or fully restored.
The knives have not been fully cleaned, polished, restored or professionally sharpened 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 both knives.
Depending on the buyer's intended use and preferences, cleaning, sharpening and other maintenance may be required.
Please bid only if you fully understand and accept the vintage condition and are capable of carrying out the necessary cleaning and sharpening yourself.
With the combination of the “力宗” Nakiri with its “特撰ハガネ 力宗” label and the particularly well-presented “堺武守” Deba with its surviving Sakai quality label, this is an appealing pair for collectors of vintage Japanese cutlery, sharpening and restoration enthusiasts, and admirers of traditional Japanese culinary tools.
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