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Japanese Chef's Kitchen Knife GYUTO Petty ARITSUGU from Japan 118/230mm KH587
gyuto · 150 mm · carbon
Asking
$70
Estimated worth
$115
$98 with shipping
1.6× the asking price · floor $80
8 comparable listings
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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.
Prior sharpening on this carbon steel blade means the bevel geometry is already established and ready for use. No real gap here; Aritsugu (per the title) typically fetches $173 by its researched range and this lists at $230.
Kasumi cladding highlights the weld line between hard core steel and softer jacket material. This Aritsugu (per the title) is priced where its market lives, $215 against a $154 typical across 8 comparable asks.
San-mai construction pairs a hard carbon core with softer outer cladding for easier sharpening. Priced over the name's market: $169 is typical for Aritsugu (per the title) across 8 comparable asks, and this asks $319.
Aritsugu Deba Knife 220mm Japanese Fish Butchery Chef Knife Used Japan
deba · 220 mm · carbon
Asking
$256
Estimated worth
$136
$296 with shipping
~0.5× the asking price · floor $85
estimated range
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Heavy carbon deba blades require thorough drying after processing protein to prevent edge staining and rust. Priced over the name's market: $136 is typical for Aritsugu (per the title) by its researched range, and this asks $256.
Mono construction with reactive carbon steel requires prompt drying after use to prevent oxidation. The $235 asking runs ahead of the roughly $131 that Aritsugu (per the title) normally brings by its researched range.
Aritsugu Yanagiba Sashimi Knife 305mm Japanese Sushi Prep Cooking Good
yanagiba · 305 mm · carbon
Asking
$506
Estimated worth
$180
$531 with shipping
0.4× the asking price · floor $112
10 comparable listings
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Expect patina within weeks on this bare carbon edge. The seller wants $506 where Aritsugu (per the title) typically sees $180 across 10 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
5 comparable listings
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San-mai construction wraps a hard carbon core in softer cladding to ease future sharpening sessions. Priced over the name's market: $152 is typical for Aritsugu (per the title) across 5 comparable asks, and this asks $310.
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 9 comparable asks.
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
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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.
Aritsugu Deba Knife 170mm Japanese Fish Butchery Chef Knife Used Japan
deba · 170 mm · carbon
Asking
$209
Estimated worth
$96
$249 with shipping
~0.5× the asking price · floor $60
estimated range
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An edge chip requires substantial stock removal behind the bevel to restore proper geometry. Typical money for Aritsugu is closer to $96 by its researched range, which makes $209 a rich ask.
Aritsugu Yanagiba Sashimi Knife 270mm Engraved Near Used Food Prep
yanagiba · 270 mm · carbon
Asking
$429
Estimated worth
$169
$454 with shipping
0.4× the asking price · floor $106
9 comparable listings
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Expect rapid patina formation on this carbon steel blade during fish preparation. At $429, this lists above the $169 its own market supports across 9 comparable asks.
Carbon steel takes a very keen edge easily but demands regular oiling to resist active rust. Aritsugu (per the title) at $1,076 sits above its market, roughly $174 typical across 9 comparable asks.
Aritsugu Yanagiba Japanese Kitchen Sashimi Knife 270mm Rosewood Saya Used
yanagiba · 270 mm · carbon
Asking
$740
Estimated worth
$169
$1,135 with shipping
0.2× the asking price · floor $106
9 comparable listings
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Kasumi finish reveals the distinct boundary where hard carbon core steel meets softer cladding. The $740 asking runs ahead of the roughly $169 that Aritsugu normally brings across 9 comparable asks.
Aritsugu Jo Yanagiba Kitchen Knife Professional Japanese Culinary Tool 345mm
yanagiba · 345 mm · carbon
Asking
$1,076
Estimated worth
$192
$1,191 with shipping
0.2× the asking price · floor $120
9 comparable listings
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Worn condition implies significant thinning from past sharpening, altering the original grind geometry. $1,076 asks more than the $192 that Aritsugu usually commands across 9 comparable asks.
Aritsugu Honyaki Yanagiba Kitchen Knife Professional Culinary Tool 330mm Japan
yanagiba · 330 mm · carbon
Asking
$1,130
Estimated worth
$187
$1,245 with shipping
0.2× the asking price · floor $117
9 comparable listings
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Requiring meticulous waterstone technique, this single-steel honyaki blade achieves exceptional rigidity and edge retention. Priced over the name's market: $187 is typical for Aritsugu across 9 comparable asks, and this asks $1,130.
Expect patina within weeks on this bare carbon edge. The gap runs in the buyer's favor: $90 asked, roughly $118 typical for Aritsugu across 7 comparable asks.
Patina and minor surface pitting across the iron cladding point to active carbon steel use that will require thorough cleanup before regular food prep. The $90 asking sits close to the $82 that Aritsugu typically brings by its researched range.
Carbon steel responds quickly to acidic foods by forming a protective oxide layer. The $179 asking sits close to the $154 that Aritsugu typically brings across 8 comparable asks.
Expect patina within weeks on this bare carbon edge, which requires consistent drying after every use to prevent active red rust. Fairly priced by the name's own market: Aritsugu runs about $72 across 6 comparable asks, and this asks $90.
Carbon steel takes a very keen edge but requires prompt drying after use to prevent oxidation. Aritsugu at $195 is in line with its market, roughly $166 typical across 8 comparable asks.
Surface pitting indicates historical oxidation that requires smoothing to prevent food drag. Against a $129 norm across 8 comparable asks, the $218 on this Aritsugu is optimistic.
Kasumi finish exposes a soft iron cladding over carbon steel, which will develop a dark patina during use. Priced over the name's market: $192 is typical for Aritsugu across 8 comparable asks, and this asks $303.
