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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.
Carbon steel takes a very fine, aggressive edge easily but will develop a patina and requires careful drying to prevent rust. At $153 this Sakai Takayuki trades right around its $164 norm across 9 comparable asks.
SUGIMOTO Japanese Gyuto Chef's Kitchen Knife 180 mm
gyuto · 180 mm
Asking
$59
Estimated worth
$170
$84 with shipping
2.9× the asking price · floor $76
14 comparable listings
identification confirmed by hand
Mono construction means the entire blade consists of a single homogenous alloy without a softer outer cladding layer. Market context: Sugimoto around $170 across 14 comparable asks, this example at $59.
Stainless mono construction resists corrosion well and needs minimal upkeep compared to reactive carbon options. This Sugimoto asks $80 where the name's market sits near $157 across 11 comparable asks.
Sugimoto 杉本 Santoku Japanese Chef Kitchen Knife Japan #K599
santoku · 175 mm · carbon
Asking
$69
Estimated worth
$114
$98 with shipping
1.7× the asking price · floor $70
estimated range
identification confirmed by hand
Patina and surface scratches are normal cosmetic developments on reactive carbon steel and do not impair cutting performance. At $69, this Sugimoto lists below the roughly $114 its market carries by its researched range.
Carbon steel takes a fine edge easily but will form a reactive patina and requires prompt drying. At $189 this Sugimoto (per the title) trades right around its $196 norm across 5 comparable asks.
Japanese Gyuto Knife 300mm Masahiro 正広 日本鋼 kitchen knife
gyuto · 300 mm · carbon
Asking
$115
Estimated worth
$63
0.5× the asking price · floor $60
estimated range
maker taken from the listing title
Heavy use and extensive thinning over a long service life leave the blade profile altered near the heel. Typical money for Masahiro (per the title) is closer to $63 by its researched range, which makes $115 a rich ask.
Sugimoto Gyuto 300mm Tokyo Carbon Steel Monosteel Chef Knife Japan
gyuto · 300 mm · carbon
Asking
$193
Estimated worth
$223
$238 with shipping
1.2× the asking price · floor $146
estimated range
maker taken from the listing title
Monosteel carbon construction requires immediate drying after use to prevent active rust. Market rate, more or less: $193 asked against the $223 that Sugimoto (per the title) usually sees by its researched range.
Sugimoto 杉本 Santoku Japanese Chef Kitchen Knife Japan #K592
santoku · 180 mm · stainless
Asking
$79
Estimated worth
$108
$108 with shipping
1.4× the asking price · floor $75
estimated range
identification confirmed by hand
Stainless steel provides corrosion resistance and low maintenance for everyday kitchen tasks. There is daylight between the $79 asked here and the $108 that Sugimoto usually commands by its researched range.
Tokyo Sugimoto Sujihiki 24cm Western Knife Brim Edge
sujihiki · 240 mm · stainless
Asking
$735
Estimated worth
$443
$760 with shipping
0.6× the asking price · floor $401
estimated range
identification confirmed by hand
Monosteel construction uses a single uniform alloy throughout the entire blade profile. Priced over the name's market: $443 is typical for Sugimoto by its researched range, and this asks $735.
Tokyo Sugimoto S·H·M Steel Ham Slice Knife 36cm Handmade Used
sujihiki · 360 mm · stainless
Asking
$790
Estimated worth
$423
$815 with shipping
0.5× the asking price · floor $383
estimated range
identified, high confidence
Surface pitting and scratches are purely cosmetic blemishes that will not impair slicing performance. Against a $423 norm by its researched range, the $790 on this Sugimoto is optimistic.
Sugimoto 杉本 Santoku Japanese Chef Kitchen Knife Japan #K615
santoku · 180 mm · carbon
Asking
$70
Estimated worth
$83
$99 with shipping
1.2× the asking price · floor $58
estimated range
identification confirmed by hand
Mono carbon steel takes a very keen edge easily but will develop a reactive patina and requires prompt drying. At $70 this Sugimoto trades right around its $83 norm by its researched range.
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 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.
