● 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 - Poland 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 Deba & Ko-Deba Knife Set – "Motokame (元亀)" & "Tokusen Katsuhiro (特撰勝弘)" – Traditional Japanese Kitchen Knives An attractive pair of authentic vintage Japanese kitchen knives consisting of a traditional Deba knife and a Ko-Deba (small Deba) knife, representing the enduring craftsmanship of Japanese cutlery. The Deba is a robust single-bevel knife traditionally used for filleting whole fish, removing heads, and cutting through small bones with precision. The compact Ko-Deba offers the same traditional functionality in a smaller size, making it ideal for preparing smaller fish and carrying out delicate kitchen work. The Deba bears the maker's mark "元亀" (Motokame). Its wooden handle is branded "Registered Trademark – Sakai Motokame" (登録商標 堺元亀), indicating its association with the renowned knife-making tradition of Sakai, one of Japan's most celebrated cutlery-producing regions. The Ko-Deba bears the maker's mark "特撰勝弘" (Tokusen Katsuhiro) and still retains its original handle label reading "Exceptional Sharpness – Premium Quality Professional Kitchen Knife" (切味抜群・最高級御料理包丁). Traditional Japanese kitchen knives are admired worldwide for their exceptional sharpness, refined craftsmanship, and practical functionality developed through generations of Japanese blade-making. Approximate Dimensions Deba (Motokame) Overall length: approx. 30 cm Blade length: approx. 17 cm Ko-Deba (Tokusen Katsuhiro) Overall length: approx. 23 cm Blade length: approx. 11 cm Condition These are genuine vintage Japanese kitchen knives showing significant signs of age and long-term use. Please expect: Dirt and stains from age Rust, oxidation, and patina Scratches and wear Blade wear from repeated sharpening Edge chips Dirt and scratches around the ferrules Dirt, scratches, and age-related wear on the wooden handles The knives have not been cleaned, polished, or restored and are offered in their original vintage condition. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an essential part of the description. These knives are recommended only for buyers who understand vintage Japanese knives and are capable of performing cleaning and sharpening as necessary. This attractive set combines a Motokame Deba with a Tokusen Katsuhiro Ko-Deba, making it an excellent opportunity for collectors, professional chefs, and enthusiasts of authentic Japanese kitchen knives. ■ 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.