Vintage Japanese Yanagiba & Deba Knife Set – Forged Blade / "Kaimitsu Saku" Signed – Traditional Japanese Kitchen Knives This lot includes two authentic vintage Japanese kitchen knives, featuring a traditional Yanagiba and Deba combination that represents the classic tools of Japanese cuisine. The Yanagiba bears the inscription "Forged (鍛造)", while the Deba is signed "Registered Kaimitsu Saku (登録家光作)", reflecting traditional Japanese knife-making craftsmanship. These knives have developed a beautiful vintage character through years of use and storage, making them attractive not only as practical tools after restoration but also as collectible examples of traditional Japanese cutlery. Approximate Dimensions Yanagiba Overall length: approx. 38.5 cm Blade length: approx. 24 cm Deba Overall length: approx. 28.5 cm Blade length: approx. 16 cm Condition This is a genuine vintage used set. Please expect age-related: Dirt and stains Rust and oxidation Surface scratches and signs of use Small edge chips Dirt and scratches on the ferrules Dirt and scratches on the wooden handles These knives are offered as found and have not been professionally restored or sharpened. They are recommended only for buyers who understand vintage Japanese knives and have the knowledge and experience to clean, sharpen, and restore them properly. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description. A wonderful opportunity to acquire an authentic pair of traditional Japanese kitchen knives for restoration, collection, or future professional use. ● 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. *** ■ 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.