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Aritsugu Yanagiba Sashimi Knife 220mm Japanese Kitchen Knife
yanagiba · 220 mm · carbon
Asking
$179
Estimated worth
$154
$215 with shipping
0.9× the asking price · floor $96
25 comparable listings
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Carbon steel responds quickly to acidic foods by forming a protective oxide layer. Aritsugu (per the title) at $179 is in line with its market, roughly $154 typical across 25 comparable asks.
Aritsugu Tokusei Takobiki Knife 300mm White #2 Steel Mirror Polish Japan F/S
takohiki · 300 mm · shirogami2
Asking
$285
Estimated worth
$173
0.6× the asking price · floor $108
25 comparable listings
Aritsugu Yanagiba Knife 220mm Blue #2 Steel Sharpened Sashimi Japan Used F/S
yanagiba · 220 mm · aogami2
Asking
$265
Estimated worth
$154
Aritsugu Takohiki Japanese Kitchen Sashimi Knife Kyoto 300mm / 445mm Sharpened
takohiki · 300 mm · carbon
Asking
$230
Estimated worth
$173
$310 with shipping
0.8× the asking price · floor $108
25 comparable listings
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Prior sharpening on this carbon steel blade means the bevel geometry is already established and ready for use. Aritsugu (per the title) at $230 is in line with its market, roughly $173 typical across 25 comparable asks.
Aritsugu Kiritsuke Gyuto (Sushi Knife) 有次切付牛 length 30, blade Wide5.5
gyuto · 300 mm
Asking
$330
Estimated worth
$179
0.5× the asking price · floor $112
25 comparable listings
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A wide profile gyuto with a k-tip provides extra knuckle clearance and a sharp point for precise slicing tasks. Aritsugu (per the title) at $330 sits above its market, roughly $179 typical across 25 comparable asks.
Aritsugu Yanagiba 260mm Sashimi Japanese Chef Kitchen Knife Culinary Tool Saya
yanagiba · 260 mm · carbon
Asking
$195
Estimated worth
$166
$240 with shipping
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Aritsugu Yanagiba Japanese Kitchen Sashimi Knife Kyoto 220mm / 370mm Sharpened
yanagiba · 220 mm · carbon
Asking
$215
Estimated worth
$154
$295 with shipping
0.7× the asking price · floor $96
25 comparable listings
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Kasumi cladding highlights the weld line between hard core steel and softer jacket material. Aritsugu (per the title) at $215 is in line with its market, roughly $154 typical across 25 comparable asks.
Aritsugu Yanagiba Japanese Kitchen Sashimi Knife Kyoto 220mm / 375mm Sharpened
yanagiba · 220 mm
Asking
$220
Estimated worth
$154
$300 with shipping
Aritsugu Yanagiba Knife 260mm Japanese Sushi Sashimi Chef Knife Used Japan
yanagiba · 260 mm · carbon
Asking
$218
Estimated worth
$129
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Aritsugu Yanagiba knife
yanagiba · 270 mm · carbon
Asking
$319
Estimated worth
$169
0.5× the asking price · floor $106
25 comparable listings
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San-mai construction pairs a hard carbon core with softer outer cladding for easier sharpening. Aritsugu (per the title) at $319 sits above its market, roughly $169 typical across 25 comparable asks.
Aritsugu Deba Knife 220mm Japanese Fish Butchery Chef Knife Used Japan
deba · 220 mm · carbon
Asking
$256
Estimated worth
$136
$296 with shipping
Aritsugu Hon-Warikomi DP Petty Utility JapaneseKitchenKnife150mmCulinaryToolUsed
petty · 150 mm · stainless
Asking
$129
Estimated worth
$86
$164 with shipping
0.7× the asking price · floor $54
25 comparable listings
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San-mai construction wraps a hard core in softer outer layers, balancing edge retention with easier sharpening. Aritsugu (per the title) at $129 sits above its market, roughly $86 typical across 25 comparable asks.
Aritsugu Gyuto Chef Knife 210mm Alloy Steel Tsukiji Handle, Used
gyuto · 210 mm · stainless
Asking
$283
Estimated worth
$137
$308 with shipping
0.5× the asking price · floor $86
25 comparable listings
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San-mai construction pairs a hard core steel with softer outer cladding, balancing edge performance with easier sharpening. Aritsugu (per the title) at $283 sits above its market, roughly $137 typical across 25 comparable asks.
Aritsugu Yanagiba Sashimi Knife Long Blade 347mm Professional Grade Japan
yanagiba · 347 mm · carbon
Asking
$303
Estimated worth
$192
$368 with shipping
0.6× the asking price · floor $120
Aritsugu Ko-Deba 100mm Japanese Professional Knife Mirror Finished Super Sharp
deba · 100 mm
Asking
$191
Estimated worth
$113
$236 with shipping
0.6× the asking price · floor $71
25 comparable listings
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
25 comparable listings
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Thin from sharpening indicates reduced blade height, which changes the rigidity and clearance of the edge. Aritsugu (per the title) at $237 sits above its market, roughly $109 typical across 25 comparable asks.
Aritsugu Deba Knife 170mm Japanese Fish Butchery Chef Knife Used Japan
deba · 170 mm · carbon
Asking
$209
Estimated worth
$96
Aritsugu Japanese Yanagiba Sashimi Knife Blue Steel 330mm / 485mm Sharpened
yanagiba · 330 mm · aogami
Asking
$380
Estimated worth
$187
$505 with shipping
0.5× the asking price · floor $117
25 comparable listings
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Aogami carbon steel clad in soft iron delivers exceptional edge retention alongside reactive patina development. Aritsugu (per the title) at $380 sits above its market, roughly $187 typical across 25 comparable asks.
Aritsugu Tokusei Santoku Kitchen Knife 180mm SK Steel Kyoto Culinary Tool
santoku · 180 mm · carbon
Asking
$235
Estimated worth
$131
$290 with shipping
0.6× the asking price · floor $82
24 comparable listings
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Mono construction with reactive carbon steel requires prompt drying after use to prevent oxidation. Aritsugu (per the title) at $235 sits above its market, roughly $131 typical across 24 comparable asks.
Aritsugu Gyuto Japanese Kitchen Knife 210mm / 360mm Kyoto Used
gyuto · 210 mm · carbon
Asking
$310
Estimated worth
$152
$435 with shipping
0.5× the asking price · floor $95
25 comparable listings
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San-mai construction wraps a hard carbon core in softer cladding to ease future sharpening sessions. Aritsugu (per the title) at $310 sits above its market, roughly $152 typical across 25 comparable asks.
Aritsugu Santoku Japanese Kitchen Knife Blue Steel 160mm / 265mm Kyoto Sharpened
santoku · 160 mm · aogami1
Asking
$200
Estimated worth
$98
$280 with shipping
0.5× the asking price · floor $61
24 comparable listings
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Active rust on carbon steel requires abrasive removal before use to prevent deep pitting at the edge. Aritsugu (per the title) at $200 sits above its market, roughly $98 typical across 24 comparable asks.
Aritsugu Deba Knife 150mm White Steel Buffalo Horn Japanese Fish Knife F/S
deba · 150 mm · carbon
Asking
Vintage Aritsugu Gyuto Knife Swedish Carbon Steel Chef Knife Box Sheath Japan
gyuto · 180 mm · swedish
Asking
$230
Estimated worth
$57
0.2× the asking price · floor $36
27 comparable listings
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Significant thinning from sharpening combined with pitting means the profile geometry will need substantial restoration work. Aritsugu (per the title) at $230 sits above its market, roughly $57 typical across 27 comparable asks.
Aritsugu Honyaki Yanagiba Japanese Knife 300mm 12inch Ebony Handle w/ Saya
yanagiba · 300 mm · carbon
Asking
$1,098
Estimated worth
$178
0.2× the asking price · floor $111
25 comparable listings
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Honyaki construction means the blade is forged from a single piece of carbon steel, resulting in a demanding sharpening process. Aritsugu (per the title) at $1,098 sits above its market, roughly $178 typical across 25 comparable asks.
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Shirogami 2 steel sharpens rapidly to an extremely fine edge, though mirror polish finishes demand ongoing care to avoid scuffing. Aritsugu (per the title) at $285 sits above its market, roughly $173 typical across 25 comparable asks.
0.6× the asking price · floor $96
25 comparable listings
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Aogami 2 core steel offers exceptional edge retention but requires careful drying to prevent corrosion along the cladding line. Aritsugu (per the title) at $265 sits above its market, roughly $154 typical across 25 comparable asks.
0.9× the asking price · floor $104
25 comparable listings
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Carbon steel takes a very keen edge but requires prompt drying after use to prevent oxidation. Aritsugu (per the title) at $195 is in line with its market, roughly $166 typical across 25 comparable asks.
0.7× the asking price · floor $96
25 comparable listings
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The kasumi finish highlights the weld line between the soft cladding and hard core steel on a traditional single-bevel blade. Aritsugu (per the title) at $220 is in line with its market, roughly $154 typical across 25 comparable asks.
$258 with shipping
0.6× the asking price · floor $81
25 comparable listings
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Surface pitting indicates historical oxidation that requires smoothing to prevent food drag. Aritsugu (per the title) at $218 sits above its market, roughly $129 typical across 25 comparable asks.
0.5× the asking price · floor $85
25 comparable listings
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Heavy carbon deba blades require thorough drying after processing protein to prevent edge staining and rust. Aritsugu (per the title) at $256 sits above its market, roughly $136 typical across 25 comparable asks.
25 comparable listings
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Kasumi finish exposes a soft iron cladding over carbon steel, which will develop a dark patina during use. Aritsugu (per the title) at $303 sits above its market, roughly $192 typical across 25 comparable asks.
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San-mai construction on a short deba provides a sturdy spine while maintaining a hard cutting edge. Aritsugu (per the title) at $191 sits above its market, roughly $113 typical across 25 comparable asks.
$249 with shipping
0.5× the asking price · floor $60
25 comparable listings
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An edge chip requires substantial stock removal behind the bevel to restore proper geometry. Aritsugu (per the title) at $209 sits above its market, roughly $96 typical across 25 comparable asks.
$205
Estimated worth
$66
0.3× the asking price · floor $41
26 comparable listings
named in the listing title, not read from the blade
Active pitting and rust on carbon steel require abrasive removal and careful drying after every use. Aritsugu (per the title) at $205 sits above its market, roughly $66 typical across 26 comparable asks.
