1930-80 Sakai Ichiji Senshu Sakai Forged Japanese Knife 3-Piece Set – Deba, Yanagiba & Usuba
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Discover authentic Japanese culinary tradition with this vintage three-piece knife set from Sakai Ichiji. Dating from the 1930-1980 era, the collection includes the three fundamental blades of traditional Japanese cooking: a Deba for heavy prep work, a Yanagiba for smooth sashimi slices, and an Usuba for precise vegetable cutting.
Sakai has been the historic heart of Japanese blade-making for centuries. Cutlery forged in this region, known as Sakai Uchihamono, is celebrated worldwide for its balance, geometry, and sharp edge retention. Professional chefs and serious home cooks alike treasure Sakai knives for their craftsmanship and deep cultural heritage.
This is a used, secondhand set. As with any vintage cutlery, expect signs of prior use consistent with its age and history.
Three-piece traditional Japanese kitchen knife set from Sakai, Senshu, dating from the 1930s to 1980s. Includes a deba knife, yanagiba sashimi knife, and usuba vegetable knife.
