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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.
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.
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.
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.
Surface oxidation near the tip will require localized abrasive cleanup before regular food prep begins. No real gap here; Masamoto Sohonten typically fetches $90 by its researched range and this lists at $85.
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.
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.
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.
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.
