廚刀 - 鋼, 木 - 日本 - 传统日本柳刃刀与出刃包丁，左近白梅作 / 堺竜神作

Vintage Japanese Deba & Yanagiba Knife Set – Sakon Hakubaisaku "Fusabi Hagane-tsuki" & Registered Sakai Ryujinsaku – Signed Blades – Traditional Japanese Kitchen Knives
ヴィンテージ 和出刃・柳刃包丁 2本セット 「左近白梅作 不錆鋼付」「登録堺竜神作」 銘入り 日本伝統刃物
This auction features a vintage set of two authentic Japanese traditional kitchen knives, consisting of a Deba knife and a Yanagiba sashimi knife. Both knives bear the original maker's inscriptions and represent classic examples of Japanese craftsmanship.

Included Knives
Deba Knife
Signature: 左近白梅作 不錆鋼付 (Sakon Hakubaisaku – Fusabi Hagane-tsuki / Stainless Steel Clad)
Approx. overall length: 31 cm
Approx. blade length: 17 cm
Yanagiba Knife
Signature: 登録堺竜神作 (Registered Sakai Ryujinsaku)
Approx. overall length: 38 cm
Approx. blade length: 24 cm

Both knives feature traditional Japanese wooden handles and single-bevel blades, making them suitable for collectors, restorers, or enthusiasts of authentic Japanese cutlery.

Condition

These are genuine vintage working knives showing clear signs of age and long-term use.

Please examine all photographs carefully.

Condition includes:

Dirt and stains from age
Surface rust and oxidation
Scratches and signs of use
Edge chips
Blade wear
Dirt and scratches around the ferrules
Handle dirt and wear
Remains of old labels

These knives are offered as found and have not been restored or polished.

They are recommended only for buyers who understand vintage Japanese knives and possess the knowledge and experience to clean, sharpen, and properly maintain traditional Japanese cutlery.

Despite their used condition, these knives retain the character and craftsmanship of traditional Japanese blades and provide an excellent opportunity for restoration or collection.

Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.
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● NO SHIPPING TO DENMARK

● bidding and payment
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● 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
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