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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Masamoto Honkadama Shirodo Unagiri Knife 24cm, Japanese Chef Knife New
usuba · 240 mm · carbon
Asking
$543
Estimated worth
$208
$581 with shipping
0.4× the asking price · floor $138
8 comparable listings
identified, high confidence
Kasumi finish reveals the weld line where soft iron cladding meets harder carbon steel at the core. Typical money for Masamoto is closer to $208 across 8 comparable asks, which makes $543 a rich ask.
Aritsugu Usuba Knife 210mm Japanese Vegetable Chef Knife Used Japan
usuba · 210 mm · carbon
Asking
$237
Estimated worth
$109
$277 with shipping
~0.5× the asking price · floor $68
estimated range
identified, high confidence
Thin from sharpening indicates reduced blade height, which changes the rigidity and clearance of the edge. Against a $109 norm by its researched range, the $237 on this Aritsugu is optimistic.
Sugimoto Kamagata Usuba Knife 172mm Single Bevel Japanese Kitchen Knife
usuba · 172 mm · carbon
Asking
$200
Estimated worth
$181
$250 with shipping
~0.9× the asking price · floor $72
estimated range
identification confirmed by hand
Carbon steel takes a fine edge easily but will form a reactive patina and requires prompt drying. Sugimoto at $200 is in line with its market, roughly $181 typical by its researched range.
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.
Aogami steel paired with a kasumi finish provides high edge retention and responsiveness to sharpening, though the carbon content requires diligent maintenance to prevent active corrosion. The seller wants $92 where 東源重紀 typically sees $62 by its researched range.
Edge chips and deep pitting demand substantial stone work to re-establish a functional profile. The seller wants $190 where Sugimoto typically sees $87 by its researched range.
