銘入り・伝統的菜切包丁(堺秀岳/別誂 兼義作/東源正久) Vintage Japanese Nakiri Knives – 3-Piece Lot Traditional Vegetable Knives with Signed Blades (Japan) This auction presents a set of three vintage Japanese Nakiri knives, all signed by their makers, representing traditional Japanese vegetable knives designed for precision chopping and straight cuts. Nakiri knives are characterized by their rectangular blade profile and thin edge geometry, ideal for vegetables. These examples show clear signs of long-term professional or household use, with honest patina consistent with age. ■ Included Knives (from left to right) Sakai Shūgaku – Shimobōe (堺秀岳 下坊江) Blade inscription: Sakai Shūgaku / Shimobōe Handle label: Sakai Shūgaku Approx. blade length: 165 mm Betsu-Atsurae Kaneyoshi (別誂 兼義作) Blade inscription: Betsu-Atsurae Kaneyoshi Handle branding: Registered Kaneyoshi Special (burn mark) Approx. blade length: 170 mm Tōgen Masahisa (東源正久) Blade inscription: Tōgen Masahisa Approx. blade length: 160 mm ■ Approximate Dimensions Blade length: 160–170 mm Total length: approx. 295–310 mm (All measurements are approximate, taken from the reference scale shown in the photographs.) ■ Condition Report (Important) These knives are sold as vintage used items and show significant signs of age and use, including but not limited to: Rust, discoloration, and patina Scratches and surface wear Small chips, edge wear, and minor tip damage Ferrules that may be slightly misaligned Wooden handles with cracks, chips, or wear ■ Sold strictly as-is. Bidding is recommended only for buyers who understand vintage Japanese knives and who can perform cleaning, sharpening, and restoration themselves. ■ Suitable For Collectors of vintage Japanese kitchen knives Knife sharpeners and restorers Craftsmen seeking traditional carbon-steel blades Enthusiasts who appreciate aged tools and patina ■ Not suitable for beginners or buyers expecting ready-to-use condition. ■ important notice - please read before bidding do not bid if you do not intend to complete the purchase and make payment. we do not ship knives to the united kingdom due to uk law. we do not ship to the united states or canada. bids that violate these conditions will be cancelled. ● important notice regarding payment do not bid if you do not intend to complete the purchase and make payment. please place a bid only if you fully intend to complete the purchase and make payment. non-paying bidders cause serious inconvenience and delays. if payment is not completed after multiple reminders from catawiki, the order may be cancelled and handled strictly in accordance with catawiki’s policies, without exception. ● shipping restrictions - knives due to uk law and import regulations, we do not ship knives to the united kingdom. knife imports are legally restricted in the uk and shipment is not permitted. we also do not ship knives to certain other countries due to local regulations. please check your country’s import laws before bidding. bids placed in violation of these restrictions will be cancelled. ● important notice for buyers in italy due to persistent delays with the italian postal service and customs, delivery to italy may take one month or longer. please bid only if you fully understand and accept this extended delivery time. once the item has been shipped, all delays are completely beyond the seller’s control. no complaints, claims, or cancellation requests will be accepted due to slow delivery after shipment. ● important shipping restrictions united states: we do not ship to the united states. bids from the us will be cancelled. canada: due to the ongoing canada post strike, we do not ship to canada. please do not place a bid if your shipping address is in any of the above countries. ● no combined shipping this lot cannot be combined with other items. even if you purchase multiple items from the same seller in this auction, each item will be shipped separately. ● shipping method and delivery time this item will be shipped exclusively via japan post and carefully packaged. estimated delivery time is approximately 3?4 weeks, depending on the destination country and customs procedures. delivery times are estimates only and are not guaranteed. ● customs, import duties, and taxes import duties, vat, taxes, and any additional charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. all such charges are strictly the buyer’s responsibility. the seller will not undervalue items or mark them as gifts under any circumstances. ● customs contact and returned parcels customs authorities or local delivery companies may contact you by phone or email for clearance. you are solely responsible for responding promptly. if the parcel is returned due to non-response or refusal, reshipping will require payment of double the original shipping cost. by placing a bid, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to all of the above conditions.