● IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR CERTAIN EU COUNTRIES - IOSS SHIPMENTS UNDER EUR 150 Due to recent changes in EU import procedures, temporary shipping restrictions may apply to IOSS shipments under EUR 150 to the following countries: - Austria - Germany - Finland - France - Belgium - Luxembourg - Portugal Shipping availability may change depending on Japan Post and the destination country's postal procedures. Please consider this possibility before placing a bid. *** Vintage Japanese Yanagiba & Sushi-Kiri Knife Set – "Sushikatsu (寿司勝)" – Authentic Professional Sushi Kitchen Knives This offering features a beautiful pair of authentic vintage Japanese kitchen knives consisting of a traditional Yanagiba (sashimi knife) and a Sushi-Kiri (sushi-cutting knife). These knives appear to have been used for many years in a professional sushi restaurant, displaying the honest wear and sharpening marks expected from tools that faithfully served skilled craftsmen. Rather than diminishing their appeal, this history gives the knives a distinctive character that reflects the traditions of Japanese culinary craftsmanship. The Sushi-Kiri bears the maker's mark "寿司勝" (Sushikatsu). The Yanagiba no longer has a visible signature. Considering the extensive sharpening and long-term professional use, it is highly likely that the original maker's mark gradually wore away over decades of maintenance. The Yanagiba is designed for producing clean, elegant slices of sashimi and sushi toppings with minimal damage to delicate fish, while the Sushi-Kiri's broad blade is specially designed for cutting sushi rolls and pressed sushi neatly without crushing their shape. Traditional Japanese single-bevel knives are renowned for their exceptional sharpness and precision, making them indispensable tools in professional Japanese cuisine. Approximate Dimensions Yanagiba Overall length: approx. 33 cm Blade length: approx. 20–21 cm Sushi-Kiri ("寿司勝") Overall length: approx. 33.5 cm Blade length: approx. 19 cm Condition As genuine vintage tools, both knives show age and signs of professional use. Scratches and wear from use Patina and minor staining Sharpening marks Wear to the wooden handles and buffalo horn ferrules Small age-related imperfections consistent with long-term use The knives have not been polished or restored, preserving their authentic vintage appearance and the character acquired through decades of practical use. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description. This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a genuine pair of traditional Japanese sushi knives that would appeal to collectors, professional chefs, and enthusiasts of authentic Japanese culinary tools. ■ IMPORTANT NOTICE - PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING ● NO SHIPPING TO DENMARK,UNITED KINGDOM,UNITED STATES (USA) ● bidding and payment please do not place a bid if you do not intend to complete the purchase and make payment. by placing a bid, you confirm full intention to complete payment if you win. non-paying bidders cause serious delays. if payment is not completed after reminders from catawiki, the order may be cancelled under catawiki policy. ● condition of the item all items are vintage, antique, or pre-owned unless stated otherwise. signs of age, wear, scratches, stains, rust, oxidation, patina, repairs, sharpening marks, and other imperfections should be expected. please carefully examine all photos before bidding. photos form an important part of the description. please also understand that some defects or imperfections may not be visible in photographs. hidden or non-visible flaws may exist. in addition, the condition of the item may change during transport due to vibration, impact, temperature, humidity, or handling. therefore, items are sold strictly for buyers who have knowledge and ability to perform cleaning, sharpening, restoration, or repair if necessary. this lot is not suitable for buyers expecting fully restored or ready-to-use items without maintenance. all measurements are approximate. ● important notice regarding traditional japanese knife handles traditional japanese kitchen knives (wa-bocho) use replaceable wooden handles. handles are consumable parts and may require repair or replacement due to age, drying, shrinkage, cracking, looseness, or transport stress. replacement parts are not included. ● shipping restrictions - knives due to uk law, we do not ship knives to the united kingdom. due to strict regulations, we also do not ship knives to denmark. shipments to other countries may also be restricted depending on local laws. bids from restricted countries will be cancelled. ● international shipping - customs import rules for knives vary by country. buyer confirms legality of import. seller ships from japan with accurate customs declarations. customs delays, inspections, confiscations, taxes, or import issues are outside seller control. ● countries we do not ship to We do not ship to the United States at this time due to ongoing international shipping restrictions. Shipping service to the United States remains temporarily suspended and we are currently unable to accept orders with US delivery addresses. We also temporarily do not ship to Portugal due to logistics instability. Bids from these countries will be cancelled. ● international situation - shipping limitations due to global conditions, sanctions, transport restrictions, or postal issues, shipping may become impossible to certain countries. in such cases, orders may be cancelled. ● important notice for italy delivery to italy may take one month or longer due to customs and postal delays. please bid only if you accept this. ● no combined shipping each item will be shipped separately even if multiple items are purchased. ● shipping method and delivery time all items are shipped from japan via japan post. estimated delivery time is 3-4 weeks. delivery time is not guaranteed. ● import duties and taxes (EU buyers) import duties, VAT, and other taxes are not included. buyer is responsible for all charges. ● customs contact and buyer responsibility buyer must respond to customs requests promptly. failure may result in delay, return, confiscation, or destruction of parcel. ● returned parcels if returned due to customs refusal or non-response, reshipping requires double shipping cost. ● force majeure seller is not responsible for delays or failures caused by war, sanctions, disasters, postal suspension, or other force majeure events. ● agreement by placing a bid, you confirm you have read and accepted all conditions and understand the item may contain non-visible defects and may require cleaning, sharpening, restoration, or repair.