厨刀 - 钢, 木 - 日本 - 传统的和式出刃包丁 竹之介/式秀光/菊一文字

Vintage 传统和出刃包丁 3本セット 銘入り – 竹之介 / 式秀光 / 菊一文字 – 日本製
Set of 3 Vintage Japanese Deba Kitchen Knives – Signed Blades – Takenosuke / Shiki Hidemitsu / Kikuichimonji – Traditional Fish Filleting Knives – Japan

This lot consists of three vintage traditional Japanese Deba knives, each bearing engraved maker’s signatures.

Deba knives are classic Japanese kitchen knives traditionally used for filleting fish, cutting through fish bones, and preparing seafood.
They are characterized by a thick spine, strong blade structure, and single-bevel edge, making them an essential tool in traditional Japanese cuisine.

All three knives in this set show authentic signs of use and age, reflecting their history as working kitchen tools.

Signatures (from left to right)

竹之介 (Takenosuke)
Handle label: 切味保証 ("Guaranteed Sharpness")

式秀光 (Shiki Hidemitsu)

菊一文字 (Kikuichimonji)

These inscriptions represent traditional Japanese knife makers or workshop brands.

Approximate Dimensions

(measured from the photo scale)

Left knife

Total length: approx. 30 cm

Blade length: approx. 17 cm

Center knife

Total length: approx. 28–29 cm

Blade length: approx. 16 cm

Right knife

Total length: approx. 27 cm

Blade length: approx. 15 cm

Blade type: Deba (single-bevel traditional Japanese fish knife)
Handle: traditional wooden wa-handle

Condition

These knives are vintage items and were used tools, therefore they show clear signs of age and wear.

Visible condition issues include:

stains and heavy patina

rust and rust spots

scratches from use

small tip damage

edge chips

ferrule misalignment and scratches

chips and cracks on the wooden handles

Please carefully review all photos.

These knives are sold as vintage collectible tools and will likely require:

cleaning

sharpening

possible repair or restoration

Please bid only if you understand the condition and are able to perform maintenance or restoration yourself.

Note

Vintage Japanese kitchen knives are appreciated worldwide for their traditional forging techniques and excellent cutting performance.

This lot offers an interesting opportunity to obtain three authentic vintage Deba knives with maker’s signatures, suitable for collectors, chefs, or enthusiasts of traditional Japanese culinary tools.

■ IMPORTANT NOTICE - PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING
● 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 that you fully intend to complete the purchase and make payment if you win the auction.

non-paying bidders cause serious inconvenience and delays.
if payment is not completed after repeated reminders from catawiki, the order may be cancelled and handled strictly in accordance with catawiki policies.

● condition of the item

all items are vintage, antique, or pre-owned items unless otherwise stated.

signs of age, wear, scratches, stains, or minor imperfections should be expected.

please carefully examine all photos and the description before bidding.
the photos form an important part of the description.

bids based on misunderstanding of the item's condition will not be accepted as grounds for cancellation.

● 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 may also be unable to 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.

● countries we do not ship to

we currently do not ship to the united states or canada.

bids from these countries will be cancelled.

please do not place a bid if your shipping address is located in any of the above countries.

● international situation - possible shipping limitations

due to the recent deterioration of the security situation in parts of the world, including the middle east, shipping to certain countries or regions may become difficult or temporarily unavailable.

if shipment to the buyer’s country or region becomes impossible due to international conditions, transportation restrictions, sanctions, or postal service suspensions, the order may be cancelled even after the auction ends.

we appreciate your understanding that such circumstances are beyond the seller’s control.

● important notice for buyers in italy

due to persistent delays with the italian postal service and customs procedures, delivery to italy may take one month or longer.

please place a bid only if you fully understand and accept this extended delivery time.

once the item has been shipped, delays caused by postal services or customs are completely beyond the seller’s control.

complaints or cancellation requests due to slow delivery after shipment will not be accepted.

● no combined shipping

this lot cannot be combined with other items.

even if multiple items are purchased from the same seller in this auction, each item will be shipped separately.

● shipping method and delivery time

all items are shipped from japan 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 duties, vat, and import taxes

import duties, vat, taxes, and any additional charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.

all such charges are the buyer’s responsibility.

the seller will not undervalue items or mark them as gifts under any circumstances.

● customs contact and buyer responsibility

customs authorities or local delivery companies may contact you by phone or email regarding customs clearance.

the buyer is solely responsible for responding promptly and completing any required customs procedures.

failure to respond to customs inquiries may result in delays, additional charges, or the return of the parcel.

● returned parcels

if a parcel is returned due to

non-response to customs

refusal of delivery

unpaid import taxes

reshipping will require payment of double the original shipping cost.

● force majeure

the seller shall not be held responsible for delays, shipping interruptions, or cancellations caused by circumstances beyond the seller’s control, including but not limited to:

war or political instability

international sanctions

postal service suspensions

customs restrictions

natural disasters

in such cases, the order may be cancelled if shipment becomes impossible.

● agreement

by placing a bid, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to all of the above conditions.