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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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Discontinued Masamoto Sohonten Unagi Saki Eel Knife Vintage Carbon Steel Box
honesuki · 150 mm · carbon
Asking
$400
Estimated worth
$159
~0.4× the asking price · floor $106
estimated range
maker taken from the listing title
Single-bevel geometry requires regular flattening of the concave ura back to maintain clean cutting performance. The $400 asking runs ahead of the roughly $159 that Masamoto Sohonten (per the title) normally brings 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.
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Takeshi Saji Bunka Knife 180mm SG2 Powder Steel Blue Turquoise Handle
bunka · 180 mm · sg2
Asking
$851
Estimated worth
$280
~0.3× the asking price · floor $144
estimated range
maker taken from the listing title
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.
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Miyabi Artisan 9.5-inch Kiritsuke Knife
kiritsuke · 241 mm · stainless
Asking
$285
Estimated worth
$95
~0.3× the asking price · floor $47
estimated range
identified, moderate confidence
San-mai construction wraps a hard core steel between softer outer layers for easier sharpening. Miyabi at $285 sits above its market, roughly $95 typical by its researched range.
Nigara Hamono SPG STRIX Tsuchime Bunka 165mm
bunka · 165 mm · stainless
Asking
$468
Estimated worth
$170
~0.4× the asking price · floor $77
estimated range
maker taken from the listing title
Tsuchime dimples help food release smoothly from the flat of the blade during cutting. Nigara (per the title) at $468 sits above its market, roughly $170 typical by its researched range.
Japanese Butcher Knife 170mm Tsuchime by Nigara From Japan SG2
honesuki · 170 mm · sg2
Asking
$380
Estimated worth
$146
$480 with shipping
~0.4× the asking price · floor $66
estimated range
maker taken from the listing title
SG2 powder stainless holds an extremely fine edge with high wear resistance and minimal maintenance needs. The seller wants $380 where Nigara (per the title) typically sees $146 by its researched range.
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M-8 Japanese Bunka Knife 180mm Damascus Tsuchime by Nigara From Japan SPGSTRIX
bunka · 180 mm
Asking
$600
Estimated worth
$195
$700 with shipping
~0.3× the asking price · floor $89
estimated range
maker taken from the listing title
Hammered tsuchime texturing helps prevent sliced foods from sticking to the blade faces. The $600 asking runs ahead of the roughly $195 that Nigara (per the title) normally brings by its researched range.
Yoshihiro Hammered Damascus Wagyu Kiritsuke 240mm Japanese Steel Knife
kiritsuke · 240 mm · stainless
Asking
$491
Estimated worth
$104
$516 with shipping
~0.2× the asking price · floor $57
estimated range
maker taken from the listing title
Damascus cladding layers are purely decorative over the core steel and do not alter cutting performance. Priced over the name's market: $104 is typical for Yoshihiro (per the title) by its researched range, and this asks $491.
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Wa-bocho Sakai Kikumori Betsu Da (Plastic Handle) De-boning Knife 2 From Japan
honesuki
Asking
$500
Estimated worth
$149
$519 with shipping
~0.3× the asking price · floor $51
estimated range
maker taken from the listing title
Sakai Kikumori (per the title) at $500 sits above its market, roughly $149 typical by its researched range.
Misono Sweden steel Garasuki No.146 / 18cm Made In Japan F/S w/Tracking# Japan
honesuki · 180 mm · carbon
Asking
$300
Estimated worth
$83
$900 with shipping
~0.3× the asking price · floor $38
estimated range
maker taken from the listing title
Expect patina within weeks on this bare carbon edge despite the stainless reputation of Swedish steel variants. Misono (per the title) at $300 sits above its market, roughly $83 typical by its researched range.
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