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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.
Teruyasu Fujiwara Nashiji Yanagiba Sashimi Knife 240mm 9.5" White Steel NOS
yanagiba · 240 mm · carbon
Asking
$339
Estimated worth
$409
$384 with shipping
1.2× the asking price · floor $326
estimated range
maker taken from the listing title
Nashiji pear skin finishes have a textured matte appearance that helps prevent food from sticking during slicing. At $339 this Fujiwara Teruyasu (per the title) trades right around its $409 norm by its researched range.
Fujiwara Teruyasu Santoku Knife Black Tan Handle 18cm New Unused
santoku · 180 mm · carbon
Asking
$339
Estimated worth
$383
$377 with shipping
1.1× the asking price · floor $302
estimated range
maker taken from the listing title
Honyaki construction requires expert sharpening due to the immense hardness of a single quenched material without softer cladding. $339 lands within the normal $383 range for Fujiwara Teruyasu (per the title) by its researched range.
Teruyasu Fujiwara Fusachika Nashiji Yanagiba 210mm 7" Japanese Kitchen Knife New
yanagiba · 210 mm
Asking
$289
Estimated worth
$311
$328 with shipping
1.1× the asking price · floor $256
estimated range
maker taken from the listing title
San-mai construction wraps hard core steel in softer cladding for easier sharpening. Market rate, more or less: $289 asked against the $311 that Fujiwara Teruyasu (per the title) usually sees by its researched range.
Teruyasu Fujiwara Nakiri Japanese Chef Knife Kurouchi Wood Box Japan
nakiri · carbon
Asking
$300
Estimated worth
$301
1.0× the asking price · floor $266
estimated range
identified, moderate confidence
Expect active patina formation on this bare carbon steel surface during early use. No real gap here; Fujiwara Teruyasu typically fetches $301 by its researched range and this lists at $300.
Teruyasu Fujiwara Santoku knife black tan handle blade kitchen brand new Japan
santoku · 170 mm
Asking
$336
Estimated worth
$377
$416 with shipping
1.1× the asking price · floor $298
estimated range
maker taken from the listing title
San-mai construction wraps a hard core steel between softer outer layers to improve overall toughness while maintaining a sharp edge. At $336 this Fujiwara Teruyasu (per the title) trades right around its $377 norm by its researched range.
A worn san-mai carbon blade reveals the core steel boundary at the bevel and will develop an oxidizing patina with use. Market rate, more or less: $194 asked against the $203 that Fujiwara Teruyasu (per the title) usually sees by its researched range.
Fujiwara Teruyasu Gyuto Japanese Kitchen Knife Double Bevel 197mm Used
gyuto · 197 mm · carbon
Asking
$275
Estimated worth
$271
$370 with shipping
~1.0× the asking price · floor $145
estimated range
identified, moderate confidence
Tsuchime dimples help food release from the blade faces, while carbon steel demands careful drying to prevent corrosion. This Fujiwara Teruyasu is priced where its market lives, $275 against a $271 typical by its researched range.
The prominent cladding line and surface staining indicate a reactive soft iron jacket over carbon steel core construction typical of traditional kasumi deba knives. At $110 this Masamoto KS trades right around its $121 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.
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.
