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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.
Honyaki construction yields a differentially hardened blade with extreme edge retention, though straightening requires expert skill. No real gap here; Minamoto Akitada (源昭忠) typically fetches $907 by its researched range and this lists at $1,010.
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. This 築地有次 (Tsukiji Aritsugu) is priced where its market lives, $184 against a $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.
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.
Masamoto Sohonten Takohiki Japanese Sashimi Knife 330mm with Box Used
takohiki · 330 mm · carbon
Asking
$295
Estimated worth
$255
$420 with shipping
~0.9× the asking price · floor $170
estimated range
identified, high confidence
Kasumi finish reveals the soft iron cladding line above the harder carbon steel edge during sharpening. $295 lands within the normal $255 range for Masamoto Sohonten by its researched range.
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. The $326 asking runs ahead of the roughly $191 that Masamoto Sohonten normally brings across 7 comparable asks.
Togashi Kenji Japanese Sakimaru Takohiki Knife 300mm White Steel Left Handed New
takohiki · 300 mm · carbon
Asking
$650
Estimated worth
$486
$850 with shipping
~0.7× the asking price · floor $378
estimated range
identified, high confidence
This left-handed bevel configuration requires specialized sharpening to maintain correct geometry. Togashi Kenji at $650 is in line with its market, roughly $486 typical by its researched range.
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
maker taken from the listing title
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.
Tsukiji Masamoto Takohiki Knife 265mm with Wooden Scabbard Used
takohiki · 265 mm · carbon
Asking
$231
Estimated worth
$140
$256 with shipping
~0.6× the asking price · floor $100
estimated range
identified, high confidence
Single bevel honyaki blades demand advanced sharpening skill to maintain the flat uraoshi and hollow ura without rounding the delicate cutting geometry. Masamoto Tsukiji at $231 sits above its market, roughly $140 typical by its researched range.
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.
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. Priced over the name's market: $180 is typical for Masamoto Sohonten across 7 comparable asks, and this asks $319.
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. This 築地有次 (Tsukiji Aritsugu) is priced where its market lives, $170 against a $139 typical 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.
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.
Traditional kasumi construction shows a distinct line where the soft iron cladding meets the hard carbon steel core along the bevel. Market rate, more or less: $73 asked against the $77 that Masamoto Sohonten usually sees across 7 comparable asks.
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.
Active surface oxidation and pitting on the reverse side will require abrasive stone work to stabilize before regular food preparation. The $73 asking sits close to the $80 that Masamoto Sohonten typically brings across 8 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.
Kasumi finishes reveal the weld boundary between hard carbon steel and soft iron cladding on traditional single bevels. The $304 asking runs ahead of the roughly $190 that Masamoto normally brings across 8 comparable asks.
