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Expect reactive carbon steel surfaces to develop a dark patina quickly with regular use. Fairly priced by the name's own market: Motokane runs about $87 across 6 comparable asks, and this asks $72.
Sukenari Yasuki Steel Yanagiba Sashimi Knife 180mm Japanese Culinary Tool
yanagiba · 180 mm · carbon
Asking
$120
Estimated worth
$170
$145 with shipping
1.4× the asking price · floor $143
estimated range
maker taken from the listing title
Carbon steel develops a protective patina over time and requires prompt drying after use. Against the $170 that Sukenari (per the title) typically brings by its researched range, the $120 asking reads cheap.
Sukenari Deba Japanese Kitchen Knife Single bevel 225mm / 400mm Used
deba · 225 mm · carbon
Asking
$170
Estimated worth
$187
$230 with shipping
1.1× the asking price · floor $170
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 $187 typical by its researched range.
SUGIMOTO Japanese Gyuto Chef's Kitchen Knife 180 mm
gyuto · 180 mm
Asking
$59
Estimated worth
$170
$84 with shipping
2.9× the asking price · floor $76
14 comparable listings
identification confirmed by hand
Mono construction means the entire blade consists of a single homogenous alloy without a softer outer cladding layer. Market context: Sugimoto around $170 across 14 comparable asks, this example at $59.
Stainless mono construction resists corrosion well and needs minimal upkeep compared to reactive carbon options. This Sugimoto asks $80 where the name's market sits near $157 across 11 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. At $236 this Sukenari trades right around its $219 norm by its researched range.
Sugimoto 杉本 Santoku Japanese Chef Kitchen Knife Japan #K599
santoku · 175 mm · carbon
Asking
$69
Estimated worth
$114
$98 with shipping
1.7× the asking price · floor $70
estimated range
identification confirmed by hand
Patina and surface scratches are normal cosmetic developments on reactive carbon steel and do not impair cutting performance. At $69, this Sugimoto lists below the roughly $114 its market carries by its researched range.
Carbon steel takes a fine edge easily but will form a reactive patina and requires prompt drying. At $189 this Sugimoto (per the title) trades right around its $196 norm across 5 comparable asks.
Sugimoto Gyuto 300mm Tokyo Carbon Steel Monosteel Chef Knife Japan
gyuto · 300 mm · carbon
Asking
$193
Estimated worth
$223
$238 with shipping
1.2× the asking price · floor $146
estimated range
maker taken from the listing title
Monosteel carbon construction requires immediate drying after use to prevent active rust. Market rate, more or less: $193 asked against the $223 that Sugimoto (per the title) usually sees by its researched range.
Sugimoto 杉本 Santoku Japanese Chef Kitchen Knife Japan #K592
santoku · 180 mm · stainless
Asking
$79
Estimated worth
$108
$108 with shipping
1.4× the asking price · floor $75
estimated range
identification confirmed by hand
Stainless steel provides corrosion resistance and low maintenance for everyday kitchen tasks. There is daylight between the $79 asked here and the $108 that Sugimoto usually commands by its researched range.
Tokyo Sugimoto Sujihiki 24cm Western Knife Brim Edge
sujihiki · 240 mm · stainless
Asking
$735
Estimated worth
$443
$760 with shipping
0.6× the asking price · floor $401
estimated range
identification confirmed by hand
Monosteel construction uses a single uniform alloy throughout the entire blade profile. Priced over the name's market: $443 is typical for Sugimoto by its researched range, and this asks $735.
Tokyo Sugimoto S·H·M Steel Ham Slice Knife 36cm Handmade Used
sujihiki · 360 mm · stainless
Asking
$790
Estimated worth
$423
$815 with shipping
0.5× the asking price · floor $383
estimated range
identified, high confidence
Surface pitting and scratches are purely cosmetic blemishes that will not impair slicing performance. Against a $423 norm by its researched range, the $790 on this Sugimoto is optimistic.
Expect rapid patina development on this reactive carbon steel edge during initial kitchen use. $111 lands within the normal $112 range for Motokane across 5 comparable asks.
Expect rapid patina formation along the exposed carbon steel edge and bevel during initial use. Fairly priced by the name's own market: Motokane runs about $90 across 8 comparable asks, and this asks $89.
Expect reactive carbon staining along the bevel and kurouchi flats during initial use until a stable patina develops. Market rate, more or less: $122 asked against the $121 that Motokane usually sees by its researched range.
Expect quick patina development on the reactive carbon edge of this laminated blade. $256 lands within the normal $256 range for Motokane across 5 comparable asks.
Expect reactive patina formation quickly along the exposed carbon core edge during vegetable prep. The $256 asking sits close to the $256 that Motokane typically brings by its researched range.
Expect rapid patina formation on this bare carbon core steel during initial kitchen use. No real gap here; Motokane typically fetches $128 by its researched range and this lists at $144.
Patina will develop rapidly across the exposed carbon steel core during vegetable prep. Fairly priced by the name's own market: Motokane (per the title) runs about $260 by its researched range, and this asks $289.
Expect patina within weeks on this bare carbon edge, which protects the steel once stabilized. No real gap here; Motokane typically fetches $119 across 7 comparable asks and this lists at $124.
Patina will develop rapidly across the reactive carbon steel core during vegetable prep. Fairly priced by the name's own market: Motokane runs about $272 across 6 comparable asks, and this asks $328.
Expect rapid patina formation on this bare carbon core steel during early use. No real gap here; Motokane typically fetches $61 by its researched range and this lists at $68.
