Vintage Japanese Western-Style Kitchen Knives – Set of 5 Signed Blades ヴィンテージ 日本製 洋包丁 5本セット（銘入り）「登録孝義作/燕本焼日本鋼/正弘別作 左用/桜丸」 This lot consists of five vintage Japanese Western-style kitchen knives (Yo-bocho) used in professional kitchens. The set includes several blade types ranging from small utility knives to long slicing knives. All blades bear maker’s marks or stamps, reflecting traditional Japanese cutlery craftsmanship. Signatures / Marks 1st knife (left) Blade signature: 「登録孝義作」 (Registered Takayoshi) Reverse side: 「本職用」 (For professional use) 2nd knife Blade signature: 「登録孝義作」 (Registered Takayoshi) Reverse side: 「本職用」 (For professional use) 3rd knife Blade stamp includes “TSUBAME”(燕) and other characters that are difficult to read due to wear. Reverse side inscription: 「本焼日本鋼」 (Honyaki – Japanese steel) 4th knife Blade signature: 「登録商標 正弘別作 左」 (Registered Trademark Masahiro – Special Make – Left-handed model) 5th knife (right) Blade signature: 「登録 桜丸」 (Registered Sakuramaru) These knives represent various Japanese professional kitchen knives produced for practical culinary use. Approximate Dimensions (measured from the ruler visible in the photograph) 1st knife Total length: approx. 24 cm Blade length: approx. 13 cm 2nd knife Total length: approx. 23 cm Blade length: approx. 12 cm 3rd knife Total length: approx. 34 cm Blade length: approx. 21 cm 4th knife Total length: approx. 37 cm Blade length: approx. 24 cm 5th knife Total length: approx. 33 cm Blade length: approx. 20 cm Condition These knives are vintage used tools and show clear signs of age and use. Condition includes: stains and patina from age rust and discoloration scratches and wear marks chips on the blade edges minor damage to blade tips chips or cracks in the handles Therefore, please bid only if you understand the condition and are able to clean, sharpen, or repair the knives yourself if necessary. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description. This is a good opportunity to acquire a set of vintage Japanese signed kitchen knives used by professionals. 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