Kitchen knife - Steel, Wood - Japan - 伝統的和出刃・菜切包丁 越後玉三郎作/堺貞峰作

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## Vintage Japanese Deba & Nakiri knife set – Echigo Tamasaburo (越後玉三郎作) and Sakai Sadamine (堺貞峰作) – Traditional Japanese kitchen knives – 2-piece collector's set

Offered here is a distinctive pair of vintage Japanese kitchen knives, consisting of a traditional Deba fish knife bearing the inscription **“越後玉三郎作” (Echigo Tamasaburo Saku)** and a traditional Nakiri vegetable knife bearing the inscription **“堺貞峰作” (Sakai Sadamine Saku)**.

Both knives retain traditional Japanese wooden Wa handles with black ferrules and display identifying inscriptions on their blades.

The Deba also retains an old product label referring to stainless steel, while the Nakiri features an English country-of-origin marking reading **“MADE IN JAPAN”** and the remains of an old label on its wooden handle.

These surviving details add to the historical character and collectible interest of the set.

The two knives represent contrasting forms of Japanese kitchen cutlery: the pointed, broad-bladed Deba traditionally associated with fish preparation, and the rectangular Nakiri traditionally associated with vegetable preparation.

**These are vintage, previously used knives offered in their present condition. They are intended for knowledgeable collectors and experienced restoration enthusiasts who can personally undertake any necessary cleaning, sharpening, repairs and restoration.**

### 1. Traditional Japanese Deba knife – “越後玉三郎作”

The knife on the left is a traditional Japanese Deba, featuring a broad blade with a pointed tip and a gently curved cutting edge.

Deba knives are an important part of traditional Japanese kitchen cutlery and have long been associated with the preparation of fish.

The characteristic blade profile is designed for fish-processing tasks, although this particular vintage knife should not be considered ready for use without appropriate inspection and maintenance.

#### Blade inscription

The blade bears the Japanese inscription:

**越後玉三郎作**

*Echigo Tamasaburo Saku*

The inscription includes **越後 (Echigo)**, the historical regional name associated with present-day Niigata Prefecture, and **玉三郎作 (Tamasaburo Saku)**, indicating the name appearing on the knife.

Echigo is a region with a long history of metalworking and traditional tool production.

The inscription is an interesting feature of the knife, although the precise manufacturing workshop, production location and date have not been independently verified.

#### Original vintage handle label

The traditional wooden handle retains a label reading:

**登録玉三郎作**

*Registered Tamasaburo Saku*

**ステンレス製**

*Made of stainless steel*

The survival of this label is particularly interesting because it preserves information about how the knife was originally identified and marketed.

The label describes the knife as stainless steel. This is a historical product marking and has not been independently verified through metallurgical testing.

The word **登録 (Toroku)**, meaning “registered,” is also presented as part of the original label rather than as independent confirmation of a currently valid trademark registration.

The knife has a light-colored wooden Wa handle and a black ferrule.

#### Blade design and appearance

The blade features a pointed tip, broad profile and visible sharpening and polishing marks.

Its surface shows signs of age, including scratches, discoloration, oxidation and wear.

The wooden handle and ferrule also show signs of previous use and storage.

#### Approximate dimensions

- Overall length: **29 cm**
- Blade length: **15 cm**
- Maximum blade width: **4.8 cm**

### 2. Traditional Japanese Nakiri knife – “堺貞峰作”

The knife on the right is a traditional Japanese Nakiri, recognizable by its broad, relatively rectangular blade and straight cutting-edge profile.

Nakiri knives have long been used in Japanese kitchens for vegetable preparation, including chopping, slicing and finely cutting vegetables.

Their characteristic blade shape is one of the most recognizable forms of traditional Japanese culinary cutlery.

#### Blade inscription

The blade bears the Japanese inscription:

**堺貞峰作**

*Sakai Sadamine Saku*

The inscription includes **堺 (Sakai)**, a historic Japanese cutlery-making center in Osaka Prefecture, and **貞峰作 (Sadamine Saku)**.

Sakai is widely associated with the history and development of traditional Japanese kitchen knives.

The inscription is an interesting identifying detail, although it does not by itself independently establish the precise workshop or production date of this particular knife.

#### Country-of-origin marking

The blade also bears the English inscription:

**MADE IN JAPAN**

This visible country-of-origin marking is an appealing detail for collectors interested in vintage Japanese-made kitchen knives.

#### Wooden handle and old label remains

The knife retains a traditional wooden Wa handle and a black ferrule.

A darkened rectangular area on the handle marks the position of an old label that is no longer intact.

The label remains are part of the knife's vintage appearance and show evidence of its previous use and age.

The original label wording cannot be reliably determined from the remaining traces.

#### Blade design and appearance

The Nakiri has a broad blade, a relatively straight cutting edge and a slightly rounded front corner.

The metal surface shows scratches, wear, discoloration and other signs of age.

The handle and ferrule also display age-related wear and dirt.

#### Approximate dimensions

- Overall length: **30 cm**
- Blade length: **17 cm**
- Maximum blade width: **4.7 cm**

*All measurements are approximate estimates based on the measuring tape visible in the photograph. They have not been individually verified by physical measurement.*

### Two distinctive Japanese kitchen knife designs

This set combines two different traditional Japanese knife forms.

**Left – Deba**

- Type: Traditional Japanese Deba fish knife
- Blade inscription: 越後玉三郎作
- Romanization: Echigo Tamasaburo Saku
- Handle label: 登録玉三郎作 / ステンレス製
- Broad, pointed blade
- Traditional wooden Wa handle
- Black ferrule
- Approximate overall length: 29 cm
- Approximate blade length: 15 cm
- Approximate maximum blade width: 4.8 cm

**Right – Nakiri**

- Type: Traditional Japanese Nakiri vegetable knife
- Blade inscription: 堺貞峰作
- Romanization: Sakai Sadamine Saku
- Additional marking: MADE IN JAPAN
- Old label remains on the wooden handle
- Broad, rectangular blade
- Traditional wooden Wa handle
- Black ferrule
- Approximate overall length: 30 cm
- Approximate blade length: 17 cm
- Approximate maximum blade width: 4.7 cm

The contrasting blade shapes, Japanese inscriptions, surviving label and country-of-origin marking make this pair an interesting addition to a collection of vintage Japanese kitchen cutlery.

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## Important condition notice – Vintage collector's restoration items

**These are vintage, previously used Japanese kitchen knives offered strictly in their present condition. They are intended for knowledgeable collectors and experienced restoration enthusiasts, not for buyers seeking new, fully restored or immediately ready-to-use kitchen knives.**

Both knives show age-related deterioration and evidence of previous use and storage.

Their condition includes:

- Accumulated dirt, staining and discoloration
- Rust and oxidation
- Scratches, scuffs and surface wear
- Chips and irregularities along the cutting edges
- Chipping or damage to blade tips
- Dirt, scratches and wear around the ferrules
- Possible displacement or misalignment of the ferrules
- Dirt, staining and wear on the wooden handles
- Deterioration or loss of old product labels

The degree of wear and deterioration may differ between the two knives.

Additional age-related issues, such as sharpening wear, handle looseness, cracking or structural deterioration, may also be present. These possibilities are not represented as individually verified defects.

**Additional defects, concealed damage or deterioration that cannot be clearly identified in the photographs may exist.**

The photographs show the actual items, but they cannot necessarily reveal every imperfection.

Hidden corrosion, structural deterioration, loose components or other defects may be present even where they are not apparent from the photographs.

**The absence of visible damage in a photograph should not be interpreted as a guarantee that the relevant part is free from defects.**

### Restoration, sharpening and cleaning requirements

**Both knives should be regarded as vintage restoration items rather than ready-to-use kitchen utensils.**

Depending on their actual condition, the following work may be necessary:

- Thorough cleaning of blades, ferrules and handles
- Rust and oxidation treatment
- Sharpening and cutting-edge correction
- Repair or reshaping of damaged cutting edges and blade tips
- Inspection, adjustment or repair of ferrules
- Repair, refitting or replacement of wooden handles
- Other restoration and maintenance appropriate to traditional Japanese knives

Traditional Japanese wooden handles are consumable components that may require repair or replacement over time.

The condition of the handles and ferrules should be carefully assessed before attempting to use either knife.

The knives are not represented as professionally restored, fully serviced or guaranteed to be suitable for immediate practical use.

### Strict bidding requirements – Experienced collectors and restorers only

**Please bid only if you personally possess sufficient knowledge, experience, practical skills and the ability to clean, sharpen, repair and restore vintage Japanese kitchen knives yourself.**

**If you do not understand the characteristics and deterioration of vintage Japanese knives, or if you cannot personally perform the necessary cleaning, sharpening, repairs and restoration, please refrain from bidding.**

These knives are intended for collectors and restoration enthusiasts who understand that vintage Japanese kitchen knives may require substantial maintenance and repair work.

They are not suitable for buyers who expect:

- New or nearly new condition
- Fully restored or professionally serviced knives
- Perfect blades without scratches, rust or damage
- Perfectly fitted, undamaged handles and ferrules
- Maintenance-free ownership
- Guaranteed immediate cutting performance

**If you are unwilling to accept the disclosed condition, the possibility of additional hidden defects or the potential need for substantial restoration, please do not bid.**

### Confirmation and agreement before bidding

**By placing a bid, you confirm that you have carefully reviewed all photographs, read and understood the complete product description and important condition notices, and acknowledge the disclosed deterioration, the possibility of hidden defects and the potential need for cleaning, sharpening, repairs and restoration.**

You also confirm that you understand these are vintage collector's items offered in their stated condition and that you agree to purchase them on that basis.

All photographs form an integral part of the product description.

Please examine them carefully before deciding whether to bid.

**If you cannot personally assess, clean, sharpen, repair and restore vintage Japanese knives, please refrain from bidding.**

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### An interesting vintage Japanese knife set for collectors

This pair combines a traditional **“越後玉三郎作” Deba** and a **“堺貞峰作” Nakiri**, each retaining its own distinctive Japanese blade inscription.

The Deba's surviving stainless-steel product label and the Nakiri's “MADE IN JAPAN” marking add further collectible interest.

The contrasting blade designs, traditional wooden handles and visible signs of age make this an appealing pair for collectors who appreciate Japanese culinary history and traditional kitchen cutlery.

**Recommended for knowledgeable collectors and experienced restoration enthusiasts who can personally carry out any necessary cleaning, sharpening, repairs and restoration.**

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