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Kiritsuke Yanagiba 9" Stainless Steel Sushi Knife Cutting | Used
yanagiba · 225 mm · stainless
Asking
$223
Estimated worth
$223
$248 with shipping
1.0× the asking price · floor $161
estimated range
identified, moderate confidence
Polished stainless cladding protects this blade from rust during high-volume prep work, though it requires attention to avoid slip hazards with wet hands. The $223 asking sits close to the $223 that Tojiro typically brings across 8 comparable asks.
Stainless steel alloy keeps sharpening maintenance low for users who dislike carbon patina upkeep. Fairly priced by the name's own market: Tojiro runs about $235 across 7 comparable asks, and this asks $255.
Tojiro Yanagiba Knife 270mm Molybdenum Vanadium Steel Japanese Chef Tool
yanagiba · 270 mm · molybdenum
Asking
$297
Estimated worth
$211
$322 with shipping
0.7× the asking price · floor $161
estimated range
identified, moderate confidence
Molybdenum vanadium stainless steel prioritizes stain resistance and ease of sharpening over extreme edge retention. The $297 asking sits close to the $211 that Tojiro typically brings across 5 comparable asks.
Stainless san-mai construction combines a stain-resistant exterior with a durable core for easier upkeep. Typical money for Tojiro is closer to $119 by its researched range, which makes $170 a rich ask.
Aritsugu Yanagiba Knife 220mm Blue #2 Steel Sharpened Sashimi Japan Used F/S
yanagiba · 220 mm · aogami2
Asking
$265
Estimated worth
$154
0.6× the asking price · floor $96
8 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. The seller wants $265 where Aritsugu (per the title) typically sees $154 across 8 comparable asks.
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.
Tojiro PRO Yanagiba Sushi Knife 240mm Japanese HighQuality Chef's Tool
yanagiba · 240 mm · stainless
Asking
$450
Estimated worth
$225
$475 with shipping
0.5× the asking price · floor $157
estimated range
identified, moderate confidence
Stainless steel hollow handles offer a hygienic, slip-resistant grip via dimpling, but lack the traditional balance and warmth of wooden wa handles. $450 asks more than the $225 that Tojiro usually commands across 6 comparable asks.
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.
Aritsugu Takohiki Knife 215cm Blade Water Buffalo Handle Used
takohiki · 215 mm
Asking
$274
Estimated worth
$148
$299 with shipping
~0.5× the asking price · floor $92
estimated range
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What appears to be a blank or unphotographed face leaves the signature unverified in these images. At $274, this lists above the $148 its own market supports by its researched range.
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
maker taken from the listing title
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.
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
estimated range
identified, high confidence
Shirogami 2 steel sharpens rapidly to an extremely fine edge, though mirror polish finishes demand ongoing care to avoid scuffing. At $285, this lists above the $173 its own market supports by its researched range.
A wide profile gyuto with a k-tip provides extra knuckle clearance and a sharp point for precise slicing tasks. $330 asks more than the $179 that Aritsugu usually commands across 7 comparable asks.
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 Small Deba Knife 120mm Japanese Kitchen Knife Culinary Tool Cutlery
deba · 120 mm
Asking
$233
Estimated worth
$113
$278 with shipping
~0.5× the asking price · floor $71
estimated range
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What appears to be an engraved signature is too faint or poorly lit in the current photographs to verify reliably from the steel surface alone. Priced over the name's market: $113 is typical for Aritsugu (per the title) by its researched range, and this asks $233.
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.
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.
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.
The kasumi finish highlights the weld line between the soft cladding and hard core steel on a traditional single-bevel blade. Fairly priced by the name's own market: Aritsugu runs about $154 across 8 comparable asks, and this asks $220.
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.
