厨刀 - 钢, 木 - 日本 - 传统和薄刃柳刃包丁 别打 兼正/木屋 特制

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Vintage Japanese Usuba & Yanagiba Kitchen Knife Set – Bessu Kanemasa / Kiya Special Made – 2 Signed Traditional Knives

A distinctive set of two vintage Japanese traditional kitchen knives, consisting of a substantial Usuba vegetable knife and a slender Yanagiba sashimi knife.

Both knives are individually signed and display the characteristic forms of traditional Japanese professional kitchen cutlery. This is an appealing vintage set for collectors of Japanese knives, restorers, or experienced users looking for authentic older Japanese blades with restoration potential.

1. Usuba Knife – Signed “Bessu Kanemasa” (別打兼正)

The larger knife is a traditional Japanese Usuba, immediately recognizable by its broad, tall, rectangular blade.

The blade is signed:

別打兼正 – Bessu Kanemasa

“Bessu” (別打) is a traditional designation often encountered on Japanese knives and indicates a specially made or separately forged line.

The tall blade profile and straight cutting edge are characteristic of Usuba knives traditionally used for precise vegetable preparation in Japanese cuisine. Its substantial proportions give the knife a particularly impressive appearance.

Approximate dimensions:

Overall length: 41.5 cm
Blade length: 22.5 cm
Handle length: 16.5 cm
Maximum blade height: approximately 6.0 cm

Fitted with a traditional wooden Japanese handle and dark ferrule.

2. Yanagiba Knife – Signed “Kiya Special Made” (木屋特製)

The second knife is a traditional Yanagiba, featuring the long, narrow and pointed blade profile associated with Japanese sashimi and sushi preparation.

The blade is signed:

木屋特製 – Kiya Tokusei / Kiya Special Made

Kiya (木屋) is a historic Japanese cutlery name with a long association with traditional knives and edged tools.

Its elegant elongated blade makes an attractive contrast to the broad Usuba, creating a representative pairing of two very different forms of traditional Japanese kitchen knife.

Approximate dimensions:

Overall length: 40.5 cm
Blade length: 23.5 cm
Handle length: approximately 15.5 cm
Maximum blade height: approximately 3.0 cm

Fitted with a traditional wooden handle and metal ferrule.

Condition

These are genuine vintage used kitchen knives, not new or restored pieces.

They show age- and use-related wear, including dirt, oxidation/rust, scratches, rubbing marks and edge damage/chipping. The ferrules also show dirt, scratches, dents, wear and some misalignment, and the wooden handles have staining, dirt, scratches and other signs of prolonged use and age.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.

The knives are offered in their present, unrestored condition. No attempt has been made to make them appear new. Their aged surfaces and signs of use reflect their history as traditional Japanese kitchen tools.

Important Notice for Bidders

Because of their vintage condition, these knives are recommended for collectors, restorers, or experienced knife enthusiasts who are able to clean, restore and sharpen Japanese knives themselves.

They may require cleaning, rust removal, sharpening and other maintenance before practical use.

Please bid only if you understand and accept their current vintage condition and are capable of carrying out the necessary cleaning and sharpening yourself.

The dimensions above are approximate measurements taken from the photographs.

A visually striking pair combining the broad geometry of a signed Bessu Kanemasa Usuba with the elegant profile of a Kiya Special Made Yanagiba—an attractive vintage Japanese knife set with considerable character and restoration potential.

■ IMPORTANT NOTICE - PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING

● NO SHIPPING TO DENMARK,UNITED KINGDOM,UNITED STATES (USA)

● 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 at this time due to ongoing international shipping restrictions.
Shipping service to the United States remains temporarily suspended and we are currently unable to accept orders with US delivery addresses.
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
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● force majeure
seller is not responsible for delays or failures caused by war, sanctions, disasters, postal suspension, or other force majeure events.

● agreement
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