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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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
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 patina within weeks on this bare carbon edge. The gap runs in the buyer's favor: $90 asked, roughly $118 typical for Aritsugu across 7 comparable asks.
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.
Expect active patina development on this bare carbon core within weeks of regular food preparation. At $68 this Motokane trades right around its $62 norm by its researched range.
Expect rapid patina development on this bare carbon edge during initial use. No real gap here; Motokane typically fetches $65 by its researched range and this lists at $79.
Expect rapid patina formation on this bare carbon core steel during early use. Fairly priced by the name's own market: Motokane runs about $62 by its researched range, and this asks $83.
Expect active patina development on this bare carbon edge during first use, requiring careful wiping and drying to prevent unwanted rust. Against a $69 norm by its researched range, the $102 on this Motokane is optimistic.
Expect reactive carbon patina to form quickly along the primary bevel during initial use. Against a $119 norm across 11 comparable asks, the $308 on this Motokane (per the title) is optimistic.
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.
