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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
