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the heavy surface rust and pitting concentrated near the edge will require aggressive thinning and stone work to restore cutting performance. Masamoto Sohonten (per the title) at $55 sits under its market, roughly $95 typical across 7 comparable asks.
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. Masamoto Sohonten at $145 is in line with its market, roughly $176 typical across 7 comparable asks.
Professional-grade Tsukiji Aritsugu thin-bladed knife, specially made forged.
usuba · 285 mm · carbon
Asking
$184
Estimated worth
$160
~0.9× the asking price · floor $100
estimated range
identified, high confidence
Single-bevel geometry requires specialized sharpening technique to maintain the flat uraoshi on the reverse side. 築地有次 (Tsukiji Aritsugu) at $184 is in line with its market, roughly $160 typical by its researched range.
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.
Original Thin Blade Knife 180mm, Unused, Long Storage Condition
usuba · 180 mm · carbon
Asking
$326
Estimated worth
$191
$351 with shipping
0.6× the asking price · floor $119
7 comparable listings
identified, moderate confidence
San-mai construction pairs a brittle high-performance core with supportive cladding for easier sharpening. Masamoto Sohonten at $326 sits above its market, roughly $191 typical across 7 comparable asks.
Single-bevel geometry requires regular flattening of the concave ura back to maintain clean cutting performance. Masamoto Sohonten (per the title) at $400 sits above its market, roughly $159 typical by its researched range.
Masamoto Sohonten Kiritsuke Usuba Chef Knife 170mm Buffalo Horn Handle Box Japan
usuba · 170 mm · carbon
Asking
$319
Estimated worth
$180
0.6× the asking price · floor $117
7 comparable listings
identified, high confidence
Single bevel carbon steel requires diligent drying and oiling to prevent active corrosion along the primary grind. Masamoto Sohonten at $319 sits above its market, roughly $180 typical across 7 comparable asks.
Aritsugu Tsukiji Japanese Kitchen Usuba Knife 210mm / 375mm + Saya Used
usuba · 210 mm · carbon
Asking
$170
Estimated worth
$139
$230 with shipping
~0.8× the asking price · floor $87
estimated range
identified, high confidence
San-mai carbon construction in a kasumi finish pairs reactive core steel with softer cladding that requires careful drying after use. 築地有次 (Tsukiji Aritsugu) at $170 is in line with its market, roughly $139 typical by its researched range.
Tsukiji Aritsugu Usuba Japanese Kitchen Knife 210mm Bessei Wooden Case Used
usuba · 210 mm · carbon
Asking
$197
Estimated worth
$139
$242 with shipping
~0.7× the asking price · floor $87
estimated range
identified, high confidence
Carbon steel requires prompt drying after use to prevent active red rust from forming on the bevel. 築地有次 (Tsukiji Aritsugu) at $197 is in line with its market, roughly $139 typical by its researched range.
Powdered SG2 steel retains its edge exceptionally long and resists corrosion despite complex damascus cladding lines. Takeshi Saji (per the title) at $851 sits above its market, roughly $280 typical by its researched range.
Tsuchime dimples help food release smoothly from the flat of the blade during cutting. Nigara (per the title) at $468 sits above its market, roughly $170 typical by its researched range.
Japanese Butcher Knife 170mm Tsuchime by Nigara From Japan SG2
honesuki · 170 mm · sg2
Asking
$380
Estimated worth
$146
$480 with shipping
~0.4× the asking price · floor $66
estimated range
maker taken from the listing title
SG2 powder stainless holds an extremely fine edge with high wear resistance and minimal maintenance needs. Nigara (per the title) at $380 sits above its market, roughly $146 typical by its researched range.
M-8 Japanese Bunka Knife 180mm Damascus Tsuchime by Nigara From Japan SPGSTRIX
bunka · 180 mm
Asking
$600
Estimated worth
$195
$700 with shipping
~0.3× the asking price · floor $89
estimated range
maker taken from the listing title
Hammered tsuchime texturing helps prevent sliced foods from sticking to the blade faces. Nigara (per the title) at $600 sits above its market, roughly $195 typical by its researched range.
Masamoto Honkadama Shirodo Unagiri Knife 24cm, Japanese Chef Knife New
usuba · 240 mm · carbon
Asking
$543
Estimated worth
$208
$581 with shipping
0.4× the asking price · floor $138
8 comparable listings
identified, high confidence
Kasumi finish reveals the weld line where soft iron cladding meets harder carbon steel at the core. Masamoto at $543 sits above its market, roughly $208 typical across 8 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
identified, high confidence
Thin from sharpening indicates reduced blade height, which changes the rigidity and clearance of the edge. Aritsugu at $237 sits above its market, roughly $109 typical by its researched range.
Sugimoto Kamagata Usuba Knife 172mm Single Bevel Japanese Kitchen Knife
usuba · 172 mm · carbon
Asking
$200
Estimated worth
$181
$250 with shipping
~0.9× the asking price · floor $72
estimated range
identification confirmed by hand
Carbon steel takes a fine edge easily but will form a reactive patina and requires prompt drying. Sugimoto at $200 is in line with its market, roughly $181 typical by its researched range.
Active rust on the reactive carbon edge requires abrasive stone restoration rather than a simple touch-up. Aritsugu Kyoto at $61 sits under its market, roughly $84 typical by its researched range.
Traditional kasumi construction shows a distinct line where the soft iron cladding meets the hard carbon steel core along the bevel. Masamoto Sohonten at $73 is in line with its market, roughly $77 typical across 7 comparable asks.
Carbon steel single bevel usuba blades excel at thin vegetable cuts and push-cuttings, though they require careful maintenance to avoid oxidation. Masamoto Sohonten (per the title) at $192 is in line with its market, roughly $190 typical across 7 comparable asks.
Aogami steel paired with a kasumi finish provides high edge retention and responsiveness to sharpening, though the carbon content requires diligent maintenance to prevent active corrosion. 東源重紀 at $92 is in line with its market, roughly $85 typical by its researched range.
Kasumi finishes reveal the weld boundary between hard carbon steel and soft iron cladding on traditional single bevels. Masamoto at $304 sits above its market, roughly $190 typical across 8 comparable asks.
Edge chips and deep pitting demand substantial stone work to re-establish a functional profile. Sugimoto at $190 sits above its market, roughly $87 typical by its researched range.
