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元兼 牛刀 両刃 210mm 青紙1号 割込み 黒打ち仕上げ クルミ柄 日本製 爆買
gyuto · 210 mm · aogami1
Asking
$68
Estimated worth
$62
listed at ¥11,182
~0.9× the asking price · floor $33
estimated range
identified, moderate confidence
Expect active patina development on this bare carbon core within weeks of regular food preparation. At $68 this Motokane trades right around its $62 norm by its researched range.
元兼 刺身包丁 柳刃包丁 240mm 両刃 鍛造 黒打 青紙1号 日本製 爆買
yanagiba · 240 mm · aogami1
Asking
$79
Estimated worth
$65
元兼 牛刀 両刃 210mm 青紙1号 割込み 黒打ち仕上げ クルミ柄 木箱入り 日本製 プレゼント 誕生日 退職祝い 爆買
gyuto · 210 mm · aogami1
Asking
$83
Estimated worth
$62
刺身包丁 柳刃包丁 270mm 両刃 鍛造 黒打 八角クルミ柄 元兼 青紙1号 爆買
yanagiba · 270 mm · aogami1
Asking
$102
Estimated worth
$69
堺元兼 身卸包丁 片刃 210mm 白紙2号 刃金つけ 水牛柄 木鞘付 極上品 日本製 最高級 和包丁 爆買
deba · 210 mm · shirogami2
元兼 菜切り包丁 両刃 165mm 青紙スーパー 割込 黒打ち仕上げ クルミ柄 爆買
nakiri · 165 mm · aogami-super
Asking
$78
Estimated worth
$45
堺元兼 出刃包丁 片刃 165mm 白紙2号 刃金つけ 水牛柄 木鞘付 極上品 日本製 最高級 和包丁 爆買
deba · 165 mm · shirogami2
堺元兼 身卸包丁 片刃 240mm 白紙2号 刃金つけ 水牛柄 木鞘付 極上品 日本製 最高級 和包丁 爆買
deba · 240 mm · shirogami2
堺元兼 出刃包丁 片刃 180mm 白紙2号 刃金つけ 水牛柄 木鞘付 極上品 日本製 最高級 和包丁 爆買
deba · 180 mm · shirogami2
良品｜有次 出刃包丁 霞 八寸 黒打 朴柄 KN02-B4239-2L1A
deba · 240 mm · carbon
Asking
$92
Estimated worth
包丁 菜切 薄刃 V金10号 鎚目積層 訓平作 刻流 黒柄 増谷刃物製作 越前打刃物
nakiri · vg10
Asking
$76
Estimated worth
$37
listed at ¥12,500
~0.5× the asking price · floor $26
estimated range
包丁 堺孝行 筋引 240mm 青紙スーパー 黒槌目 日本製
sujihiki · 240 mm · aogami-super
Asking
$224
Estimated worth
$90
包丁 菜切 薄刃 V金10号 積層 訓平作 彩流 赤柄 増谷刃物製作 越前打刃物
nakiri · vg10
Asking
$79
Estimated worth
$37
越前打刃物 左数馬銘 手づくり 出刃包丁 165mm 左利き用
deba · 165 mm · carbon
Asking
$119
Estimated worth
$65
listed at ¥19,500
~0.5× the asking price · floor $38
estimated range
identified, high confidence
Left-handed deba knives require reversed bevel geometry compared to standard right-handed models, making proper orientation crucial for butchery work. Priced over the name's market: $65 is typical for 数馬 (Kazuma) by its researched range, and this asks $119.
堺元兼 刺身包丁 柳刃包丁 300mm 白紙2号 刃金つけ 水牛柄 木鞘付 日本製 最高級 和包丁 爆買
yanagiba · 300 mm · shirogami2
Asking
良品｜その他 東源重紀 薄刃包丁 霞 八寸 本鍛錬 青鋼 朴柄 KN02-B6209-2L1A
usuba · 240 mm · aogami
Asking
$92
Estimated worth
$62
匠元兼 柳刃包丁 片刃 300mm 白紙1号 刃金つけ 水牛八角柄 木鞘付 極上品 和包丁 最高級 爆買
yanagiba · 300 mm · shirogami1
堺元兼 刺身包丁 柳刃包丁 300mm 白紙2号 刃金つけ 水牛柄 木鞘付 日本製 最高級 和包丁 爆買
yanagiba · 300 mm · shirogami2
Asking
越前打刃物 左義長銘 特製 出刃包丁 本職用仕上 240㎜
deba · 240 mm · carbon
Asking
$306
Estimated worth
$146
listed at ¥50,000
~0.5× the asking price · floor $71
estimated range
identified, high confidence
Expect reactive carbon steel to form a patina quickly with regular use, requiring prompt drying to prevent active rust. Priced over the name's market: $146 is typical for 左義長 by its researched range, and this asks $306.
listed at ¥12,910
~0.8× the asking price · floor $35
estimated range
identified, moderate confidence
Expect rapid patina development on this bare carbon edge during initial use. No real gap here; Motokane typically fetches $65 by its researched range and this lists at $79.
listed at ¥13,637
~0.7× the asking price · floor $33
estimated range
identified, moderate confidence
Expect rapid patina formation on this bare carbon core steel during early use. Fairly priced by the name's own market: Motokane runs about $62 by its researched range, and this asks $83.
listed at ¥16,728
~0.7× the asking price · floor $37
estimated range
identified, moderate confidence
Expect active patina development on this bare carbon edge during first use, requiring careful wiping and drying to prevent unwanted rust. Against a $69 norm by its researched range, the $102 on this Motokane is optimistic.
Asking
$308
Estimated worth
$119
listed at ¥50,364
0.4× the asking price · floor $98
estimated range
maker taken from the listing title
Expect reactive carbon patina to form quickly along the primary bevel during initial use. Against a $119 norm across 11 comparable asks, the $308 on this Motokane (per the title) is optimistic.
listed at ¥12,728
~0.6× the asking price · floor $24
estimated range
identified, moderate confidence
Expect rapid patina development on this reactive carbon core steel during early use. The $78 asking runs ahead of the roughly $45 that Motokane normally brings by its researched range.
Asking
$287
Estimated worth
$100
listed at ¥47,000
0.3× the asking price · floor $88
estimated range
identified, moderate confidence
Expect rapid patina formation on this bare carbon edge, demanding immediate wiping and drying during prep to prevent active rust. Against a $100 norm across 9 comparable asks, the $287 on this Motokane is optimistic.
Asking
$347
Estimated worth
$132
listed at ¥56,819
0.4× the asking price · floor $105
estimated range
identified, moderate confidence
Expect rapid patina development on the reactive core steel exposed along the primary bevel. Typical money for Motokane is closer to $132 across 12 comparable asks, which makes $347 a rich ask.
Asking
$311
Estimated worth
$95
listed at ¥50,910
0.3× the asking price · floor $92
estimated range
maker taken from the listing title
Patina will develop rapidly across the reactive carbon steel core exposed along the primary bevel. The seller wants $311 where Motokane (per the title) typically sees $95 across 10 comparable asks.
$74
listed at ¥15,000
~0.8× the asking price · floor $35
estimated range
identified, high confidence
Active surface rust and deep pitting across the carbon steel face will require heavy abrasive cleanup and stone work before the edge can be fully restored. At $92 this Aritsugu Kyoto trades right around its $74 norm by its researched range.
identified, high confidence
The tsuchime hammering combined with the layered cladding pattern indicates a multi-layer construction over a core steel. 訓平作 at $76 sits above its market, roughly $37 typical by its researched range.
listed at ¥36,800
~0.4× the asking price · floor $48
estimated range
identified, moderate confidence
A tsuchime hammered finish helps with food release when slicing proteins with a long blade. The $224 asking runs ahead of the roughly $90 that Sakai Takayuki normally brings by its researched range.
listed at ¥13,000
~0.5× the asking price · floor $26
estimated range
identified, high confidence
Stainless clad layers over a high alloy core provide corrosion resistance on the flats while maintaining edge retention. $79 asks more than the $37 that 訓平作 usually commands by its researched range.
$318
Estimated worth
$72
listed at ¥52,000
0.2× the asking price · floor $39
5 comparable listings
identified, moderate confidence
Expect rapid patina formation along the reactive carbon core edge during initial use. Typical money for Motokane is closer to $72 across 5 comparable asks, which makes $318 a rich ask.
listed at ¥15,000
~0.7× the asking price · floor $26
estimated range
identified, high confidence
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.
Asking
$363
Estimated worth
$72
listed at ¥59,364
0.2× the asking price · floor $39
5 comparable listings
maker taken from the listing title
Expect rapid patina formation on this white paper steel edge, which demands immediate wiping and drying during use to prevent staining. $363 asks more than the $72 that Motokane (per the title) usually commands across 5 comparable asks.
$412
Estimated worth
$72
listed at ¥67,455
0.2× the asking price · floor $39
5 comparable listings
identified, moderate confidence
Expect quick patina formation on this reactive carbon steel edge during regular slicing tasks. Typical money for Motokane is closer to $72 across 5 comparable asks, which makes $412 a rich ask.
