厨刀 - 钢, 木 - 日本 - 传统的和菜切包丁（虎於/堺知春/松原）

Vintage 传统和菜切り包丁（虎於/堺知春/まつ原）
Set of 3 Vintage Traditional Japanese Nakiri Knives – Signed – “Torao”, “Maesaka”, “Matsubara”

Offered here is a rare set of three vintage traditional Japanese Nakiri (vegetable) knives, all bearing blade inscriptions and original handle markings.

Nakiri knives are double-bevel Japanese vegetable knives designed for precision push-cutting. These examples reflect traditional craftsmanship associated with Sakai and regional Japanese blacksmith traditions.

■ Approximate Dimensions (measured from image)
1) Left Knife – “虎於 別打 青入” (Torao – Special Forged, Blue Steel)

Blade length: approx. 17 cm

Total length: approx. 30 cm

Blade height: approx. 5.5 cm

Blade inscription:
「虎於 別打 青入」

Handle branding:
「虎於特撰 正鋼鍛錬」
Label: 「虎於登録商標品質保証」

A traditionally forged blue steel nakiri with strong character and visible lamination line.

2) Center Knife – Memorial Inscription Piece

Blade length: approx. 16.5 cm

Total length: approx. 29 cm

Blade height: approx. 5.3 cm

Blade inscription:
「亡父三回忌志 前阪」

This appears to be a commemorative or custom-ordered knife.

Handle branding:
「堺刃物 知春 優等品 別打」

A culturally interesting piece reflecting traditional Japanese memorial gifting practices.

3) Right Knife – “◇力 まつ原” (Matsubara)

Blade length: approx. 16 cm

Total length: approx. 28 cm

Blade height: approx. 5 cm

Blade inscription:
「◇力 まつ原」

A compact and practical traditional nakiri with strong rustic character.

Condition

These are authentic vintage knives and show clear signs of age and use, including:

Rust and oxidation

Surface stains and patina

Scratches and abrasions

Small tip chips

Edge chips

Ferrule misalignment

Handle cracks or chips

They are sold strictly as found / as is.

■ Please bid only if you fully understand the condition.
Recommended for collectors, restorers, or experienced users capable of cleaning, sharpening, and repair.

Highlights

All blades are signed

Blue steel example included

Memorial inscription knife (rare cultural context)

Original branded handles and labels

Traditional Japanese vegetable knives

Ideal restoration project or collector’s lot

A distinctive 3-piece vintage Nakiri set with strong historical and cultural character.

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● no combined shipping
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● 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.
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