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Japanese Unagisaki Knife 鰻裂 210mm Masamoto Shohonten 正本総本店 kitchen knife
unagisaki · 210 mm · carbon
Asking
$179
Estimated worth
$190
1.1× the asking price · floor $167
estimated range
identified, moderate confidence
Expect patina within weeks on this bare carbon edge given the reactive steel finish. Fairly priced by the name's own market: Masamoto Sohonten runs about $190 by its researched range, and this asks $179.
Masamoto Sohonten Usuba Japanese Vegetable Kitchen Knife 210mm Used
usuba · 210 mm · carbon
Asking
$145
Estimated worth
$176
$205 with shipping
1.2× the asking price · floor $134
7 comparable listings
identified, moderate confidence
Kasumi finish reveals the soft iron cladding line above the harder carbon steel edge during sharpening. The $145 asking sits close to the $176 that Masamoto Sohonten typically brings across 7 comparable asks.
Unused Shun Premier 8 inch Kiritsuke Japanese Chef's Knife
kiritsuke · 200 mm · stainless
Asking
$180
Estimated worth
$149
~0.8× the asking price · floor $87
estimated range
identified, moderate confidence
Damascus cladding over stainless core steel provides pattern aesthetics while maintaining corrosion resistance. No real gap here; Kai Shun typically fetches $149 by its researched range and this lists at $180.
Professional-grade Tsukiji Aritsugu thin-bladed knife, specially made forged.
usuba · 285 mm · carbon
Asking
$184
Estimated worth
$160
~0.9× the asking price · floor $100
estimated range
identified, high confidence
Single-bevel geometry requires specialized sharpening technique to maintain the flat uraoshi on the reverse side. This 築地有次 (Tsukiji Aritsugu) is priced where its market lives, $184 against a $160 typical by its researched range.
Masamoto Sohonten Kirituke Usuba Japanese Kitchen Knife 170mm with Box
usuba · 170 mm · carbon
Asking
$275
Estimated worth
$180
$370 with shipping
0.7× the asking price · floor $117
7 comparable listings
maker taken from the listing title
San-mai carbon construction pairs a hard reactive edge steel with softer supportive outer cladding for easier sharpening. Masamoto Sohonten (per the title) at $275 sits above its market, roughly $180 typical across 7 comparable asks.
Nigara Hamono 165mm Kiritsuke Aogami Super Wenge Wood Handle Brand New
kiritsuke · 165 mm · aogami-super
Asking
$299
Estimated worth
$253
$311 with shipping
~0.8× the asking price · floor $126
estimated range
maker taken from the listing title
Aogami Super offers extreme edge retention due to added tungsten and vanadium, though it demands vigilant care against rust. This Nigara (per the title) is priced where its market lives, $299 against a $253 typical by its researched range.
Shun Classic 8" Kiritsuke Knife, Handcrafted Japanese Kitchen Knife for Professi
kiritsuke · 200 mm · stainless
Asking
$128
Estimated worth
$74
~0.6× the asking price · floor $44
estimated range
identified, moderate confidence
This profile features a flat edge and reverse tanto tip designed for push cuts and slicing herbs rather than traditional single bevel master butchery. Kai Shun at $128 sits above its market, roughly $74 typical by its researched range.
Original Thin Blade Knife 180mm, Unused, Long Storage Condition
usuba · 180 mm · carbon
Asking
$326
Estimated worth
$191
$351 with shipping
0.6× the asking price · floor $119
7 comparable listings
identified, moderate confidence
San-mai construction pairs a brittle high-performance core with supportive cladding for easier sharpening. The $326 asking runs ahead of the roughly $191 that Masamoto Sohonten normally brings across 7 comparable asks.
Masamoto Sohonten Kama Kiritsuke Japanese Chef Knife 300mm w/Box
kiritsuke · 300 mm · carbon
Asking
$450
Estimated worth
$263
$610 with shipping
~0.6× the asking price · floor $175
estimated range
maker taken from the listing title
Kasumi finish reveals the weld line between soft iron cladding and hard carbon steel through contrasting finishes. $450 asks more than the $263 that Masamoto Sohonten (per the title) usually commands by its researched range.
Masamoto Sohonten Kiritsuke Usuba Chef Knife 170mm Buffalo Horn Handle Box Japan
usuba · 170 mm · carbon
Asking
$319
Estimated worth
$180
0.6× the asking price · floor $117
7 comparable listings
identified, high confidence
Single bevel carbon steel requires diligent drying and oiling to prevent active corrosion along the primary grind. Priced over the name's market: $180 is typical for Masamoto Sohonten across 7 comparable asks, and this asks $319.
Aritsugu Tsukiji Japanese Kitchen Usuba Knife 210mm / 375mm + Saya Used
usuba · 210 mm · carbon
Asking
$170
Estimated worth
$139
$230 with shipping
~0.8× the asking price · floor $87
estimated range
identified, high confidence
San-mai carbon construction in a kasumi finish pairs reactive core steel with softer cladding that requires careful drying after use. This 築地有次 (Tsukiji Aritsugu) is priced where its market lives, $170 against a $139 typical by its researched range.
Masamoto Sohonten Kitchen Knife 300mm Kiritsuke Traditional Culinary ToolWithBox
kiritsuke · 300 mm · carbon
Asking
$463
Estimated worth
$263
$558 with shipping
~0.6× the asking price · floor $175
estimated range
identified, high confidence
Surface patina and light scratches are normal cosmetic developments on reactive carbon finishes during regular use. $463 asks more than the $263 that Masamoto Sohonten usually commands by its researched range.
Tsukiji Aritsugu Usuba Japanese Kitchen Knife 210mm Bessei Wooden Case Used
usuba · 210 mm · carbon
Asking
$197
Estimated worth
$139
$242 with shipping
~0.7× the asking price · floor $87
estimated range
identified, high confidence
Carbon steel requires prompt drying after use to prevent active red rust from forming on the bevel. Fairly priced by the name's own market: 築地有次 (Tsukiji Aritsugu) runs about $139 by its researched range, and this asks $197.
Powdered SG2 steel retains its edge exceptionally long and resists corrosion despite complex damascus cladding lines. $851 asks more than the $280 that Takeshi Saji (per the title) usually commands by its researched range.
Surface oxidation near the tip will require localized abrasive cleanup before regular food prep begins. No real gap here; Masamoto Sohonten typically fetches $90 by its researched range and this lists at $85.
Expect quick patina development on the reactive carbon edge of this laminated blade. $256 lands within the normal $256 range for Motokane across 5 comparable asks.
Expect reactive patina formation quickly along the exposed carbon core edge during vegetable prep. The $256 asking sits close to the $256 that Motokane typically brings by its researched range.
Patina will develop rapidly across the exposed carbon steel core during vegetable prep. Fairly priced by the name's own market: Motokane (per the title) runs about $260 by its researched range, and this asks $289.
Traditional kasumi construction shows a distinct line where the soft iron cladding meets the hard carbon steel core along the bevel. Market rate, more or less: $73 asked against the $77 that Masamoto Sohonten usually sees across 7 comparable asks.
Patina will develop rapidly across the reactive carbon steel core during vegetable prep. Fairly priced by the name's own market: Motokane runs about $272 across 6 comparable asks, and this asks $328.
Active surface oxidation and pitting on the reverse side will require abrasive stone work to stabilize before regular food preparation. The $73 asking sits close to the $80 that Masamoto Sohonten typically brings across 8 comparable asks.
Carbon steel single bevel usuba blades excel at thin vegetable cuts and push-cuttings, though they require careful maintenance to avoid oxidation. At $192 this Masamoto Sohonten (per the title) trades right around its $190 norm across 7 comparable asks.
Kasumi finishes reveal the weld boundary between hard carbon steel and soft iron cladding on traditional single bevels. The $304 asking runs ahead of the roughly $190 that Masamoto normally brings across 8 comparable asks.
