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Sukenari Yasuki Steel Yanagiba Sashimi Knife 180mm Japanese Culinary Tool
yanagiba · 180 mm · carbon
Asking
$120
Estimated worth
$190
$145 with shipping
1.6× the asking price · floor $153
estimated range
maker taken from the listing title
Carbon steel develops a protective patina over time and requires prompt drying after use. Sukenari (per the title) at $120 sits under its market, roughly $190 typical by its researched range.
SUGIMOTO Japanese Gyuto Chef's Kitchen Knife 180 mm
gyuto · 180 mm
Asking
$59
Estimated worth
$189
$84 with shipping
3.2× the asking price · floor $79
53 comparable listings
identification confirmed by hand
Mono construction means the entire blade consists of a single homogenous alloy without a softer outer cladding layer. Sugimoto at $59 sits under its market, roughly $189 typical across 53 comparable asks.
Sukenari Deba Japanese Kitchen Knife Single bevel 225mm / 400mm Used
deba · 225 mm · carbon
Asking
$170
Estimated worth
$207
$230 with shipping
1.2× the asking price · floor $171
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 $207 typical by its researched range.
Complex cladding layers reveal striking pattern details when polished but require careful maintenance to prevent staining. Shigefusa Kitaeji at $1,210 is in line with its market, roughly $1,556 typical by its researched range.
Stainless mono construction resists corrosion well and needs minimal upkeep compared to reactive carbon options. Sugimoto at $80 sits under its market, roughly $173 typical across 53 comparable asks.
Yusei Western Deba Knife 240mm Molybdenum New Used Condition
deba · 240 mm · molybdenum
Asking
$236
Estimated worth
$219
$274 with shipping
~0.9× the asking price · floor $159
estimated range
identified, moderate confidence
Mono construction means the entire blade consists of a single uniform alloy layer. Sukenari at $236 is in line with its market, roughly $219 typical by its researched range.
Sugimoto 杉本 Santoku Japanese Chef Kitchen Knife Japan #K592
santoku · 180 mm · stainless
Asking
$79
Estimated worth
$158
$108 with shipping
2.0× the asking price · floor $67
54 comparable listings
identification confirmed by hand
Stainless steel provides corrosion resistance and low maintenance for everyday kitchen tasks. Sugimoto at $79 sits under its market, roughly $158 typical across 54 comparable asks.
Carbon steel takes a fine edge easily but will form a reactive patina and requires prompt drying. Sugimoto (per the title) at $189 is in line with its market, roughly $199 typical across 55 comparable asks.
Sugimoto Gyuto 300mm Tokyo Carbon Steel Monosteel Chef Knife Japan
gyuto · 300 mm · carbon
Asking
$193
Estimated worth
$247
$238 with shipping
1.3× the asking price · floor $108
54 comparable listings
maker taken from the listing title
Monosteel carbon construction requires immediate drying after use to prevent active rust. Sugimoto (per the title) at $193 is in line with its market, roughly $247 typical across 54 comparable asks.
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
41 comparable listings
identified, moderate confidence
Molybdenum stainless steel offers high stain resistance and ease of maintenance for everyday commercial use. Misono at $95 is in line with its market, roughly $94 typical across 41 comparable asks.
Damascus construction reveals complex pattern-welded layers through etching, requiring careful cleaning to preserve the finish. Shigefusa Kitaeji at $2,175 is in line with its market, roughly $2,112 typical across 6 comparable asks.
Misono Japanese Chef Kitchen Knife Stainless Molybdenum Gyuto 180mm No.611 F/S
gyuto · 180 mm · molybdenum
Asking
$65
Estimated worth
$87
$79 with shipping
1.3× the asking price · floor $42
41 comparable listings
identified, high confidence
Molybdenum alloyed stainless steel resists corrosion well and handles acidic ingredients without staining. Misono at $65 sits under its market, roughly $87 typical across 41 comparable asks.
Sugimoto kitchen knife, blade length approximately 14cm, 3-point rivet handle.
petty · 140 mm
Asking
$134
Estimated worth
$132
1.0× the asking price · floor $53
54 comparable listings
maker taken from the listing title
Mono construction means the entire blade consists of a single homogenous alloy without a softer outer cladding layer. Sugimoto (per the title) at $134 is in line with its market, roughly $132 typical across 54 comparable asks.
Japanese Fuguhiki Knife 280mm ふぐ引 Sukenari 佑成 Honyaki 本燒 ultra Thin and Sharp
fuguhiki · 280 mm · carbon
Asking
$699
Estimated worth
$296
$711 with shipping
0.4× the asking price · floor $215
6 comparable listings
identified, moderate confidence
The ultra-thin profile and honyaki carbon construction of a fuguhiki demand extreme care to avoid chipping on hard ingredients. Sukenari at $699 sits above its market, roughly $296 typical across 6 comparable asks.
Honyaki construction yields extreme rigidity and edge retention but requires meticulous sharpening skill. Sukenari (per the title) at $800 sits above its market, roughly $306 typical across 6 comparable asks.
Misono Molybdenum Gyuto Knife 180mm No.611 Made in Japan
gyuto · 180 mm · molybdenum
Asking
$90
Estimated worth
$89
1.0× the asking price · floor $40
41 comparable listings
identified, high confidence
Molybdenum alloyed stainless steel resists corrosion well while maintaining decent edge retention. Misono at $90 is in line with its market, roughly $89 typical across 41 comparable asks.
Vintage Japanese knife for fish sashimi poke sushi with Misono sign Handmade
gyuto · 240 mm · carbon
Asking
$198
Estimated worth
$110
0.6× the asking price · floor $50
41 comparable listings
maker taken from the listing title
San-mai construction wraps a hard carbon cutting core in softer outer layers for easier sharpening. Misono (per the title) at $198 sits above its market, roughly $110 typical across 41 comparable asks.
Patina and surface scratches are normal cosmetic developments on reactive carbon steel and do not impair cutting performance. Sugimoto at $69 sits under its market, roughly $172 typical across 53 comparable asks.
The visible hamon line running near the edge indicates a differential hardening process typical of honyaki construction. Sukenari at $354 sits above its market, roughly $242 typical across 7 comparable asks.
Rectangular Chinese cleaver profiles leverage weight and height for efficient vegetable processing. Misono (per the title) at $168 is in line with its market, roughly $130 typical across 41 comparable asks.
Sharpening marks and patina on worn carbon steel indicate prior use requiring progressive stone polishing. Sugimoto (per the title) at $235 is in line with its market, roughly $225 typical across 55 comparable asks.
