ヴィンテージ 伝統的堺柳刃包丁(丸百/堺秀一/堺直助) Set of 3 Vintage Traditional Sakai Yanagiba Knives – Signed & Labeled – “Maruhyaku”, “Shuichi”, “Naosuke” Offered here is a set of three vintage traditional Japanese Yanagiba (sashimi) knives, all signed and bearing original marks and labels. These are single-bevel Japanese knives crafted for precise sashimi slicing, representing the long-standing blade-making tradition of Sakai, Osaka. ■ Approximate Dimensions (measured from image) 1) Left Knife – “Maruhyaku” (丸百 / 別 mark visible) Blade length: approx. 27 cm Total length: approx. 41 cm Blade inscription includes “丸百” and a faint “別”. The handle bears a branded mark reading: 「登録丸百特製」. 2) Center Knife – “Registered Shuichi” (登録秀一作) Blade length: approx. 24 cm Total length: approx. 38 cm Blade inscription: 「登録秀一作」 Ferrule label: 「堺 切味優秀 堺利器協同組合推奨」 Handle branding: 「堺秀一撰」 3) Right Knife – “Sakai Naosuke” (堺直助) Blade length: approx. 21 cm Total length: approx. 34 cm Blade inscription: 「堺直助」 Handle label: 「堺 切味優秀 堺利器協同組合推奨」 Handle branding: 「堺直助」 Condition These are authentic vintage knives and show significant signs of age and use, including: Rust and oxidation Surface stains and discoloration Scratches and abrasions Small tip chips Edge chips Ferrule misalignment Handle cracks and chips They are sold as found. ■ Please bid only if you fully understand the condition. These knives are recommended for collectors, restorers, or users capable of cleaning, sharpening, and repair. Highlights All blades are signed Original Sakai cooperative recommendation labels Traditional single-bevel construction Genuine vintage Japanese craftsmanship Ideal for restoration project or collector of Sakai cutlery A rare opportunity to acquire three different signed Sakai yanagiba knives in one lot. ■ 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 knives to certain other countries where knife imports are restricted or prohibited. 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. due to local laws and customs regulations, we also do not ship knives to certain other countries. 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.