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Japanese Chef's Kitchen Knife Yanagiba Vintage Sushi from Japan 196/335mm KH493
yanagiba · 300 mm · carbon
Asking
$80
Estimated worth
$212
$112 with shipping
2.6× the asking price · floor $147
12 comparable listings
identified, high confidence
Honyaki construction yields a rigid, uniform mono-steel blade that requires meticulous stone work to preserve the hamon. The market for Masamoto sits around $212 across 12 comparable asks, and this one asks $80.
Suigetsu Handmade Yanagiba Sashimi Knife 8cm 240mm Traditional Japanese Style
yanagiba · 240 mm · carbon
Asking
$236
Estimated worth
$341
$261 with shipping
1.4× the asking price · floor $291
estimated range
identified, high confidence
Kurouchi forge finishes leave a protective dark oxide layer on the upper blade flats to minimize initial corrosion. Suigetsu (水月) at $236 sits under its market, roughly $341 typical by its researched range.
Japanese Yanagiba 210mm sakai Senbō 堺千坊 kitchen knife
yanagiba · 210 mm · carbon
Asking
$89
Estimated worth
$99
1.1× the asking price · floor $87
estimated range
identified, high confidence
Original box packaging with intact paper wrapping suggests minimal handling, though carbon steel edges from this region typically require initial stone work to establish a proper working geometry. $89 lands within the normal $99 range for 堺千坊 by its researched range.
未使用品｜高鳳正國 河豚引き包丁 水焼本焼 尺 黒檀柄 白鞘付・箱付 KN02-B6693-2L4
yanagiba · 300 mm · carbon
Asking
$915
Estimated worth
$1,130
listed at ¥150,000
1.2× the asking price · floor $1,031
5 comparable listings
identified, moderate confidence
Water quenched honyaki construction creates a rigid single piece blade that demands expert sharpening technique due to the extreme hardness across the entire face. The spread between $915 and the $1,130 this name typically brings makes signature verification the first question here.
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.
Japanese Chef's Kitchen Boning Knife GYUTO HONESUKI Japan Meat 138/260mm KH578
gyuto · 138 mm · carbon
Asking
$90
Estimated worth
$136
美品｜正本 相出刃包丁 霞 八寸 朴柄 KN02-B6252-2L1C
deba · 240 mm · carbon
Asking
$110
Sakai Takayuki Deba Knife (Used, Re-sharpened)
deba · 165 mm · carbon
Asking
$153
Estimated worth
$164
1.1× the asking price · floor $153
estimated range
identified, moderate confidence
Carbon steel takes a very fine, aggressive edge easily but will develop a patina and requires careful drying to prevent rust. At $153 this Sakai Takayuki trades right around its $164 norm across 9 comparable asks.
Sukenari Yasuki Steel Yanagiba Sashimi Knife 180mm Japanese Culinary Tool
yanagiba · 180 mm · carbon
Asking
$120
Estimated worth
$170
$145 with shipping
1.4× the asking price · floor $143
estimated range
maker taken from the listing title
Carbon steel develops a protective patina over time and requires prompt drying after use. Against the $170 that Sukenari (per the title) typically brings by its researched range, the $120 asking reads cheap.
Echizen Hideo Kitaoka Yanagiba Fish Knife 6" Blue Paper Steel New
yanagiba · 180 mm · carbon
Asking
$192
Estimated worth
$206
$230 with shipping
1.1× the asking price · floor $198
estimated range
maker taken from the listing title
San-mai construction pairs a reactive carbon edge with protective cladding for easier maintenance. $192 lands within the normal $206 range for Hideo Kitaoka (per the title) by its researched range.
No signature read
Teruyasu Fujiwara Nashiji Yanagiba Sashimi Knife 240mm 9.5" White Steel NOS
yanagiba · 240 mm · carbon
Asking
$339
Estimated worth
$409
$384 with shipping
1.2× the asking price · floor $326
estimated range
maker taken from the listing title
Nashiji pear skin finishes have a textured matte appearance that helps prevent food from sticking during slicing. At $339 this Fujiwara Teruyasu (per the title) trades right around its $409 norm by its researched range.
美品｜正本総本店 鰻裂き包丁 霞 五寸 朴柄 KN02-B6686-2L1C
unagisaki · 150 mm · carbon
Asking
$85
Estimated worth
$90
Fujiwara Teruyasu Santoku Knife Black Tan Handle 18cm New Unused
santoku · 180 mm · carbon
Asking
$339
Estimated worth
$383
$377 with shipping
1.1× the asking price · floor $302
estimated range
maker taken from the listing title
Honyaki construction requires expert sharpening due to the immense hardness of a single quenched material without softer cladding. $339 lands within the normal $383 range for Fujiwara Teruyasu (per the title) by its researched range.
Japanese Chef's Kitchen Knife GYUTO Petty ARITSUGU from Japan 118/230mm KH587
gyuto · 150 mm · carbon
Asking
$70
Estimated worth
$115
Sukenari Deba Japanese Kitchen Knife Single bevel 225mm / 400mm Used
deba · 225 mm · carbon
Asking
$170
Estimated worth
$187
$230 with shipping
1.1× the asking price · floor $170
estimated range
maker taken from the listing title
Single bevel carbon steel requires careful waterstone alignment on the flat ura side to maintain proper geometry. Sukenari (per the title) at $170 is in line with its market, roughly $187 typical by its researched range.
Seki Tsubazo Japanese Chef Knife Koideba 105mm White Wood Used
deba · 105 mm · carbon
Asking
$129
Estimated worth
$120
$154 with shipping
0.9× the asking price · floor $104
estimated range
identified, below our alert bar
Used carbon steel requires careful rust prevention and regular oiling despite its patina. The $129 asking sits close to the $120 that Kanetsune typically brings by its researched range.
Teruyasu Fujiwara Nakiri Japanese Chef Knife Kurouchi Wood Box Japan
nakiri · carbon
Asking
$300
Estimated worth
$301
1.0× the asking price · floor $266
estimated range
identified, moderate confidence
Expect active patina formation on this bare carbon steel surface during early use. No real gap here; Fujiwara Teruyasu typically fetches $301 by its researched range and this lists at $300.
Masamoto Sohonten Deba Kitchen Knife 185mm Wood Box Culinary Tool
deba · 185 mm · carbon
Asking
$237
Estimated worth
$317
$282 with shipping
1.3× the asking price · floor $254
estimated range
identified, high confidence
Carbon steel requires prompt drying after food prep to prevent oxidation and staining on the primary bevel. This Masamoto Sohonten asks $237 where the name's market sits near $317 across 7 comparable asks.
No signature read
NENOHI Kiritsuke Yanagiba 270mm White Steel Mirror Sushi Knife Mint Japan
yanagiba · 270 mm · carbon
Asking
$850
Estimated worth
$945
$1,020 with shipping
1.1× the asking price · floor $874
estimated range
maker taken from the listing title
Expect rapid patina formation on this reactive carbon edge despite the polished mirror finish. At $850 this Nenohi (per the title) trades right around its $945 norm across 5 comparable asks.
Shigefusa Kitaeji Yanagiba 270mm 27cm 10.6" Sashimi Knife Sanjo Used Excellent
yanagiba · 270 mm · carbon
Asking
$1,799
Estimated worth
$1,913
$2,033 with shipping
1.1× the asking price · floor $1,476
5 comparable listings
No signature read
Japanese Nakiri Knife 165mm Kurouchi by Nigara From Japan VGXEOS
nakiri · 165 mm · carbon
Asking
$550
Estimated worth
$508
$650 with shipping
0.9× the asking price · floor $473
estimated range
maker taken from the listing title
Damascus cladding layers softer metals over a reactive core, creating undulating patterns that require standard carbon upkeep. The $550 asking sits close to the $508 that Nigara (per the title) typically brings by its researched range.
No signature read
Masamoto Sohonten Deba Knife 210mm 7 Sun Japanese Chef Knife Oval Handle/m14m
deba · 210 mm · carbon
Asking
$175
Estimated worth
$198
$211 with shipping
1.1× the asking price · floor $152
estimated range
maker taken from the listing title
Pitting and rust near the edge require abrasive thinning and flattening to restore proper bevel geometry. $175 lands within the normal $198 range for Masamoto Sohonten (per the title) across 7 comparable asks.
No signature read
Sakai Yoshikane Yanagiba Japanese Sashimi Sushi Knife Carbon Steel 335mm New
yanagiba · 335 mm · carbon
Asking
$298
Estimated worth
$315
$353 with shipping
1.1× the asking price · floor $285
estimated range
maker taken from the listing title
Long single-bevel blades require precise stone contact across the entire primary flat to maintain geometry. Fairly priced by the name's own market: Yoshikane SKD (per the title) runs about $315 by its researched range, and this asks $298.
No signature read
NENOHI HONYAKI Fuguhiki Yanagiba 300mm Sushi Sashimi Knife Mint Japan
yanagiba · 300 mm · carbon
Asking
$1,179
Estimated worth
$1,082
0.9× the asking price · floor $949
$122 with shipping
1.5× the asking price · floor $113
6 comparable listings
identified, high confidence
Expect active patina formation along this carbon bevel during poultry processing. Against the $136 that Masamoto typically brings across 6 comparable asks, the $90 asking reads cheap.
Estimated worth
$121
listed at ¥18,000
1.1× the asking price · floor $111
estimated range
identified, high confidence
The prominent cladding line and surface staining indicate a reactive soft iron jacket over carbon steel core construction typical of traditional kasumi deba knives. At $110 this Masamoto KS trades right around its $121 norm by its researched range.
listed at ¥14,000
1.1× the asking price · floor $82
estimated range
identified, high confidence
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.
$98 with shipping
1.6× the asking price · floor $80
8 comparable listings
identified, high confidence
Expect rapid patina development on this carbon core finish, which requires consistent drying after use to prevent active red rust. Against the $115 that Aritsugu typically brings across 8 comparable asks, the $70 asking reads cheap.
identified, moderate confidence
At $1,799 this Shigefusa Kitaeji trades right around its $1,913 norm across 5 comparable asks.
estimated range
maker taken from the listing title
Honyaki construction requires meticulous water quenching and expert temperature control, leaving a distinct hamon temper line visible along the primary grind. At $1,179 this Nenohi (per the title) trades right around its $1,082 norm across 6 comparable asks.
