● IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR CERTAIN EU COUNTRIES - IOSS SHIPMENTS UNDER EUR 150 Due to recent changes in EU import procedures, temporary shipping restrictions may apply to IOSS shipments under EUR 150 to the following countries: - Austria - Germany - Finland - France - Belgium - Luxembourg - Portugal Shipping availability may change depending on Japan Post and the destination country's postal procedures. Please consider this possibility before placing a bid. *** Vintage Japanese Deba & Yanagiba Knife Set – Sakai Kunitake / Tsuruya Handmade – Traditional Single-Edge Kitchen Knives ヴィンテージ日本包丁 和出刃・柳刃包丁セット ― 堺國武 / 鶴屋作 手打刻印入り ― 伝統的片刃和包丁 A rare vintage set of two traditional Japanese kitchen knives featuring authentic maker marks and classic craftsmanship from Japan’s renowned cutlery tradition. This set includes a Japanese Deba knife and Yanagiba sashimi knife, both made in the traditional single-bevel style preferred by professional Japanese chefs. 1. Vintage Japanese Deba Knife Handle burned stamp: "Sakai Kunitake (堺國武)" Traditional thick single-bevel blade construction Approximate overall length: 33 cm Approximate blade length: 18 cm Approximate blade width: 6 cm The Deba is a traditional Japanese fish preparation knife, designed for tasks such as preparing whole fish, filleting, and handling thicker ingredients. Its heavy blade profile reflects the practical design of classic Japanese kitchen knives. 2. Vintage Yanagiba Sashimi Knife Blade inscription: "Tsuruya-saku (鶴屋作)" Reverse side marked: "Teuchi (手打 / Hand-forged)" Traditional long single-bevel sashimi knife Approximate overall length: 39 cm Approximate blade length: 25 cm Approximate blade width: 3 cm The "Teuchi" (hand-forged) marking indicates traditional forging craftsmanship, making this knife especially attractive to collectors of vintage Japanese blades. The Yanagiba is designed for precise slicing of sashimi and fish preparation, valued for its long blade and smooth cutting performance. Both knives display the character and atmosphere of vintage Japanese craftsmanship. They are ideal for collectors, Japanese culinary enthusiasts, or experienced users who appreciate restoring and maintaining traditional knives. Condition These knives are vintage items with signs of age and previous use. Please note the following: Dirt and aged patina Rust and oxidation Scratches from use Blade chips Blade wear Damage, dents, rust and dirt around the ferrules Dirt, scratches and wear on the handles Possible chips or damage to handle parts These knives require cleaning, sharpening, and possible restoration before practical use. Please bid only if you understand the nature of vintage Japanese knives and have the knowledge and experience to perform your own cleaning, sharpening, and maintenance. Please carefully review all photos, as they are an essential part of the condition description. A unique opportunity to own an authentic vintage Japanese Deba and Yanagiba knife set, including a hand-forged Tsuruya Yanagiba with "Teuchi" marking. ■ IMPORTANT NOTICE - PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING ● NO SHIPPING TO DENMARK,UNITED KINGDOM ● 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 full intention to complete payment if you win. non-paying bidders cause serious delays. if payment is not completed after reminders from catawiki, the order may be cancelled under catawiki policy. ● condition of the item all items are vintage, antique, or pre-owned unless stated otherwise. signs of age, wear, scratches, stains, rust, oxidation, patina, repairs, sharpening marks, and other imperfections should be expected. please carefully examine all photos before bidding. photos form an important part of the description. please also understand that some defects or imperfections may not be visible in photographs. hidden or non-visible flaws may exist. in addition, the condition of the item may change during transport due to vibration, impact, temperature, humidity, or handling. therefore, items are sold strictly for buyers who have knowledge and ability to perform cleaning, sharpening, restoration, or repair if necessary. this lot is not suitable for buyers expecting fully restored or ready-to-use items without maintenance. all measurements are approximate. ● important notice regarding traditional japanese knife handles traditional japanese kitchen knives (wa-bocho) use replaceable wooden handles. handles are consumable parts and may require repair or replacement due to age, drying, shrinkage, cracking, looseness, or transport stress. replacement parts are not included. ● shipping restrictions - knives due to uk law, we do not ship knives to the united kingdom. due to strict regulations, we also do not ship knives to denmark. shipments to other countries may also be restricted depending on local laws. bids from restricted countries will be cancelled. ● international shipping - customs import rules for knives vary by country. buyer confirms legality of import. seller ships from japan with accurate customs declarations. customs delays, inspections, confiscations, taxes, or import issues are outside seller control. ● countries we do not ship to we do not ship to the united states. we also temporarily do not ship to portugal due to logistics instability. bids from these countries will be cancelled. ● international situation - shipping limitations due to global conditions, sanctions, transport restrictions, or postal issues, shipping may become impossible to certain countries. in such cases, orders may be cancelled. ● important notice for italy delivery to italy may take one month or longer due to customs and postal delays. please bid only if you accept this. ● no combined shipping each item will be shipped separately even if multiple items are purchased. ● shipping method and delivery time all items are shipped from japan via japan post. estimated delivery time is 3?4 weeks. delivery time is not guaranteed. ● import duties and taxes (EU buyers) import duties, VAT, and other taxes are not included. buyer is responsible for all charges. ● customs contact and buyer responsibility buyer must respond to customs requests promptly. failure may result in delay, return, confiscation, or destruction of parcel. ● returned parcels if returned due to customs refusal or non-response, reshipping requires double shipping cost. ● force majeure seller is not responsible for delays or failures caused by war, sanctions, disasters, postal suspension, or other force majeure events. ● agreement by placing a bid, you confirm you have read and accepted all conditions and understand the item may contain non-visible defects and may require cleaning, sharpening, restoration, or repair.