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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.
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.
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.
Masamoto Sohonten Gyuto 270mm 9-Sun Chef Knife w/Box Used Traditional Japan
gyuto · 270 mm · carbon
Asking
$210
Estimated worth
$230
1.1× the asking price · floor $177
estimated range
identified, high confidence
Mono-steel carbon blades demand attentive drying after use to prevent oxidation but reward the user with effortless sharpening. This Masamoto Sohonten is priced where its market lives, $210 against a $230 typical by its researched range.
Mono-steel construction features a uniform composition throughout the blade, allowing consistent sharpening performance over its lifespan. This Misono is priced where its market lives, $191 against a $208 typical by its researched range.
Honyaki construction means the blade is forged from a single piece of steel through differential hardening, yielding a demanding but exceptionally rigid edge. This Masamoto Sohonten (per the title) is priced where its market lives, $227 against a $238 typical by its researched range.
Masamoto Sohonten Usuba Japanese Vegetable Kitchen Knife 210mm Used
usuba · 210 mm · carbon
Asking
$145
Estimated worth
$176
$205 with shipping
1.2× the asking price · floor $134
7 comparable listings
identified, moderate confidence
Kasumi finish reveals the soft iron cladding line above the harder carbon steel edge during sharpening. The $145 asking sits close to the $176 that Masamoto Sohonten typically brings across 7 comparable asks.
Masamoto Sohonten Yanagiba Sashimi Knife 300mm 11.8" Tamashirogami Chef Japan
yanagiba · 300 mm · carbon
Asking
$249
Estimated worth
$250
$281 with shipping
1.0× the asking price · floor $184
14 comparable listings
identified, high confidence
Expect reactive carbon steel here to develop a protective patina quickly with regular use. Masamoto Sohonten at $249 is in line with its market, roughly $250 typical across 14 comparable asks.
Masamoto Sohonten Yanagiba 255mm White Steel No2 Hon Kasumi Sashimi Chef Knife
yanagiba · 255 mm · shirogami
Asking
$260
Estimated worth
$231
0.9× the asking price · floor $154
13 comparable listings
identified, moderate confidence
Shirogami reacts quickly to form a stable patina while delivering extreme edge sharpness. Masamoto Sohonten at $260 is in line with its market, roughly $231 typical across 13 comparable asks.
Masamoto Sohonten Gyuto 270mm Chef Knife w/ Box Used Japan
gyuto · 270 mm · carbon
Asking
$206
Estimated worth
$201
$244 with shipping
1.0× the asking price · floor $160
5 comparable listings
identified, moderate confidence
Expect active patina formation on this carbon steel blade during initial use unless carefully maintained and dried immediately. $206 lands within the normal $201 range for Masamoto Sohonten across 5 comparable asks.
Masamoto Sohonten Yanagiba Sashimi Japanese Kitchen Knife 255mm Sharpened
yanagiba · 255 mm · carbon
Asking
$210
Estimated worth
$226
$290 with shipping
1.1× the asking price · floor $167
13 comparable listings
identified, moderate confidence
Kasumi finish reveals the soft iron cladding line above the harder carbon steel edge during sharpening. $210 lands within the normal $226 range for Masamoto Sohonten across 13 comparable asks.
Masamoto Sohonten Gyuto Chef Knife 205mm High Grade Japanese Kitchen Knife/m15m
gyuto · 205 mm · carbon
Asking
$175
Estimated worth
$165
$211 with shipping
~0.9× the asking price · floor $110
estimated range
maker taken from the listing title
Active rust on a carbon steel blade demands abrasive remediation before sharpening can resume properly. Fairly priced by the name's own market: Masamoto Sohonten (per the title) runs about $165 by its researched range, and this asks $175.
Misono Japanese Chef Kitchen Knife Stainless Molybdenum Gyuto 180mm No.611 F/S
gyuto · 180 mm · molybdenum
Asking
$65
Estimated worth
$84
$79 with shipping
1.3× the asking price · floor $45
16 comparable listings
identified, high confidence
Molybdenum alloyed stainless steel resists corrosion well and handles acidic ingredients without staining. Fairly priced by the name's own market: Misono runs about $84 across 16 comparable asks, and this asks $65.
Misono Molybdenum Gyuto Knife 210mm No.512 Made in Japan
gyuto · 210 mm · molybdenum
Asking
$95
Estimated worth
$94
1.0× the asking price · floor $43
16 comparable listings
identified, moderate confidence
Molybdenum stainless steel offers high stain resistance and ease of maintenance for everyday commercial use. No real gap here; Misono typically fetches $94 across 16 comparable asks and this lists at $95.
Damascus construction reveals complex pattern-welded layers through etching, requiring careful cleaning to preserve the finish. This Shigefusa Kitaeji is priced where its market lives, $2,175 against a $1,987 typical across 5 comparable asks.
Masamoto Sohonten Kirituke Usuba Japanese Kitchen Knife 170mm with Box
usuba · 170 mm · carbon
Asking
$275
Estimated worth
$180
$370 with shipping
0.7× the asking price · floor $117
7 comparable listings
maker taken from the listing title
San-mai carbon construction pairs a hard reactive edge steel with softer supportive outer cladding for easier sharpening. Masamoto Sohonten (per the title) at $275 sits above its market, roughly $180 typical across 7 comparable asks.
A good condition carbon steel blade may show minor patina from prior use but remains structurally sound. This Masamoto Sohonten (per the title) asks $197 where the name's market sits near $318 across 7 comparable asks.
White Paper steel provides exceptional sharpness and ease of sharpening, but requires diligent drying to prevent active red rust. $299 lands within the normal $248 range for Masamoto Sohonten (per the title) across 13 comparable asks.
Patina formation will occur rapidly on this carbon steel edge, demanding diligent wiping and drying during prep sessions. $269 lands within the normal $248 range for Masamoto Sohonten across 14 comparable asks.
Carbon steel single bevel usuba blades excel at thin vegetable cuts and push-cuttings, though they require careful maintenance to avoid oxidation. At $192 this Masamoto Sohonten (per the title) trades right around its $190 norm across 7 comparable asks.
Surface rust and pitting on a carbon san-mai deba require thorough abrasive cleaning to stabilize the steel. $286 lands within the normal $238 range for Masamoto Sohonten across 6 comparable asks.
