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Aritsugu Yanagiba Knife 220mm Blue #2 Steel Sharpened Sashimi Japan Used F/S
yanagiba · 220 mm · aogami2
Asking
$265
Estimated worth
$154
0.6× the asking price · floor $96
8 comparable listings
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Aogami 2 core steel offers exceptional edge retention but requires careful drying to prevent corrosion along the cladding line. The seller wants $265 where Aritsugu (per the title) typically sees $154 across 8 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.
Kasumi cladding highlights the weld line between hard core steel and softer jacket material. This Aritsugu (per the title) is priced where its market lives, $215 against a $154 typical across 8 comparable asks.
San-mai construction pairs a hard carbon core with softer outer cladding for easier sharpening. Priced over the name's market: $169 is typical for Aritsugu (per the title) across 8 comparable asks, and this asks $319.
Aritsugu Deba Knife 220mm Japanese Fish Butchery Chef Knife Used Japan
deba · 220 mm · carbon
Asking
$256
Estimated worth
$136
$296 with shipping
~0.5× the asking price · floor $85
estimated range
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Heavy carbon deba blades require thorough drying after processing protein to prevent edge staining and rust. Priced over the name's market: $136 is typical for Aritsugu (per the title) by its researched range, and this asks $256.
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
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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.
A wide profile gyuto with a k-tip provides extra knuckle clearance and a sharp point for precise slicing tasks. $330 asks more than the $179 that Aritsugu usually commands across 7 comparable asks.
Mono construction with reactive carbon steel requires prompt drying after use to prevent oxidation. The $235 asking runs ahead of the roughly $131 that Aritsugu (per the title) normally brings by its researched range.
Aritsugu Gyuto Japanese Kitchen Knife 210mm / 360mm Kyoto Used
gyuto · 210 mm · carbon
Asking
$310
Estimated worth
$152
$435 with shipping
0.5× the asking price · floor $95
5 comparable listings
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San-mai construction wraps a hard carbon core in softer cladding to ease future sharpening sessions. Priced over the name's market: $152 is typical for Aritsugu (per the title) across 5 comparable asks, and this asks $310.
San-mai construction wraps a hard core in softer outer layers, balancing edge retention with easier sharpening. Typical money for Aritsugu is closer to $86 by its researched range, which makes $129 a rich ask.
Aritsugu Gyuto Chef Knife 210mm Alloy Steel Tsukiji Handle, Used
gyuto · 210 mm · stainless
Asking
$283
Estimated worth
$137
$308 with shipping
~0.5× the asking price · floor $86
estimated range
identified, high confidence
San-mai construction pairs a hard core steel with softer outer cladding, balancing edge performance with easier sharpening. Priced over the name's market: $137 is typical for Aritsugu by its researched range, and this asks $283.
Honyaki construction means the blade is forged from a single piece of carbon steel, resulting in a demanding sharpening process. Aritsugu (per the title) at $1,098 sits above its market, roughly $178 typical across 9 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. Against a $109 norm by its researched range, the $237 on this Aritsugu is optimistic.
Aritsugu Deba Knife 170mm Japanese Fish Butchery Chef Knife Used Japan
deba · 170 mm · carbon
Asking
$209
Estimated worth
$96
$249 with shipping
~0.5× the asking price · floor $60
estimated range
identified, high confidence
An edge chip requires substantial stock removal behind the bevel to restore proper geometry. Typical money for Aritsugu is closer to $96 by its researched range, which makes $209 a rich ask.
Aritsugu Japanese Yanagiba Sashimi Knife Blue Steel 330mm / 485mm Sharpened
yanagiba · 330 mm · aogami
Asking
$380
Estimated worth
$187
$505 with shipping
0.5× the asking price · floor $117
8 comparable listings
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Aogami carbon steel clad in soft iron delivers exceptional edge retention alongside reactive patina development. At $380, this lists above the $187 its own market supports across 8 comparable asks.
Carbon steel takes a very keen edge easily but demands regular oiling to resist active rust. Aritsugu (per the title) at $1,076 sits above its market, roughly $174 typical across 9 comparable asks.
G405 Iseya Japanese Kitchen Knife Tsuchime Steel Collector Utility Knife
santoku · 165 mm · stainless
Asking
$69
Estimated worth
$57
$129 with shipping
~0.8× the asking price · floor $32
estimated range
identified, high confidence
Tsuchime dimples help food release from the blade face while the stainless core resists corrosion. Market rate, more or less: $69 asked against the $57 that Iseya usually sees by its researched range.
Aritsugu Santoku Japanese Kitchen Knife Blue Steel 160mm / 265mm Kyoto Sharpened
santoku · 160 mm · aogami1
Asking
$200
Estimated worth
$98
$280 with shipping
~0.5× the asking price · floor $61
estimated range
identified, high confidence
Active rust on carbon steel requires abrasive removal before use to prevent deep pitting at the edge. The $200 asking runs ahead of the roughly $98 that Aritsugu normally brings by its researched range.
Carbon steel responds quickly to acidic foods by forming a protective oxide layer. The $179 asking sits close to the $154 that Aritsugu typically brings across 8 comparable asks.
Carbon steel takes a very keen edge but requires prompt drying after use to prevent oxidation. Aritsugu at $195 is in line with its market, roughly $166 typical across 8 comparable asks.
The kasumi finish highlights the weld line between the soft cladding and hard core steel on a traditional single-bevel blade. Fairly priced by the name's own market: Aritsugu runs about $154 across 8 comparable asks, and this asks $220.
Surface pitting indicates historical oxidation that requires smoothing to prevent food drag. Against a $129 norm across 8 comparable asks, the $218 on this Aritsugu is optimistic.
Kasumi finish exposes a soft iron cladding over carbon steel, which will develop a dark patina during use. Priced over the name's market: $192 is typical for Aritsugu across 8 comparable asks, and this asks $303.
Active pitting and rust on carbon steel require abrasive removal and careful drying after every use. At $205, this lists above the $66 its own market supports by its researched range.
