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SUGIMOTO Japanese Gyuto Chef's Kitchen Knife 180 mm
gyuto · 180 mm
Asking
$59
Estimated worth
$189
$84 with shipping
3.2× the asking price · floor $79
53 comparable listings
identification confirmed by hand
Mono construction means the entire blade consists of a single homogenous alloy without a softer outer cladding layer. Sugimoto at $59 sits under its market, roughly $189 typical across 53 comparable asks.
Complex cladding layers reveal striking pattern details when polished but require careful maintenance to prevent staining. Shigefusa Kitaeji at $1,210 is in line with its market, roughly $1,556 typical by its researched range.
Stainless mono construction resists corrosion well and needs minimal upkeep compared to reactive carbon options. Sugimoto at $80 sits under its market, roughly $173 typical across 53 comparable asks.
Sugimoto 杉本 Santoku Japanese Chef Kitchen Knife Japan #K592
santoku · 180 mm · stainless
Asking
$79
Estimated worth
$158
$108 with shipping
2.0× the asking price · floor $67
54 comparable listings
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Stainless steel provides corrosion resistance and low maintenance for everyday kitchen tasks. Sugimoto at $79 sits under its market, roughly $158 typical across 54 comparable asks.
Carbon steel takes a fine edge easily but will form a reactive patina and requires prompt drying. Sugimoto (per the title) at $189 is in line with its market, roughly $199 typical across 55 comparable asks.
Sugimoto Gyuto 300mm Tokyo Carbon Steel Monosteel Chef Knife Japan
gyuto · 300 mm · carbon
Asking
$193
Estimated worth
$247
$238 with shipping
1.3× the asking price · floor $108
54 comparable listings
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Monosteel carbon construction requires immediate drying after use to prevent active rust. Sugimoto (per the title) at $193 is in line with its market, roughly $247 typical across 54 comparable asks.
Misono Molybdenum Gyuto Knife 210mm No.512 Made in Japan
gyuto · 210 mm · molybdenum
Asking
$95
Estimated worth
$94
1.0× the asking price · floor $43
41 comparable listings
identified, moderate confidence
Molybdenum stainless steel offers high stain resistance and ease of maintenance for everyday commercial use. Misono at $95 is in line with its market, roughly $94 typical across 41 comparable asks.
Damascus construction reveals complex pattern-welded layers through etching, requiring careful cleaning to preserve the finish. Shigefusa Kitaeji at $2,175 is in line with its market, roughly $2,112 typical across 6 comparable asks.
Misono Japanese Chef Kitchen Knife Stainless Molybdenum Gyuto 180mm No.611 F/S
gyuto · 180 mm · molybdenum
Asking
$65
Estimated worth
$87
$79 with shipping
1.3× the asking price · floor $42
41 comparable listings
identified, high confidence
Molybdenum alloyed stainless steel resists corrosion well and handles acidic ingredients without staining. Misono at $65 sits under its market, roughly $87 typical across 41 comparable asks.
Sugimoto kitchen knife, blade length approximately 14cm, 3-point rivet handle.
petty · 140 mm
Asking
$134
Estimated worth
$132
1.0× the asking price · floor $53
54 comparable listings
maker taken from the listing title
Mono construction means the entire blade consists of a single homogenous alloy without a softer outer cladding layer. Sugimoto (per the title) at $134 is in line with its market, roughly $132 typical across 54 comparable asks.
Misono Molybdenum Gyuto Knife 180mm No.611 Made in Japan
gyuto · 180 mm · molybdenum
Asking
$90
Estimated worth
$89
1.0× the asking price · floor $40
41 comparable listings
identified, high confidence
Molybdenum alloyed stainless steel resists corrosion well while maintaining decent edge retention. Misono at $90 is in line with its market, roughly $89 typical across 41 comparable asks.
Vintage Japanese knife for fish sashimi poke sushi with Misono sign Handmade
gyuto · 240 mm · carbon
Asking
$198
Estimated worth
$110
0.6× the asking price · floor $50
41 comparable listings
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San-mai construction wraps a hard carbon cutting core in softer outer layers for easier sharpening. Misono (per the title) at $198 sits above its market, roughly $110 typical across 41 comparable asks.
Sugimoto Tokyo Yanagiba Sashimi Kitchen Knife 200mm Japanese Culinary Tool
yanagiba · 200 mm · carbon
Asking
$164
Estimated worth
$204
$199 with shipping
1.2× the asking price · floor $90
55 comparable listings
identification confirmed by hand
Carbon steel holds a razor edge easily but demands prompt cleaning to avoid surface oxidation. Sugimoto at $164 is in line with its market, roughly $204 typical across 55 comparable asks.
Sugimoto Santoku Knife 20cm Japanese All-Purpose Kitchen Knife Used Honed
santoku · 200 mm
Asking
$155
Estimated worth
$189
$190 with shipping
1.2× the asking price · floor $83
54 comparable listings
identification confirmed by hand
Mono construction means the entire blade consists of a single homogenous alloy without a softer outer cladding layer. Sugimoto at $155 is in line with its market, roughly $189 typical across 54 comparable asks.
Misono Swedish Carbon Steel Petty Knife 120mm No.131 Made in Japan
petty · 120 mm · swedish
Asking
$125
Estimated worth
$63
0.5× the asking price · floor $29
41 comparable listings
identified, moderate confidence
Plain carbon steel takes a very keen edge easily but will develop a patina with use. Misono at $125 sits above its market, roughly $63 typical across 41 comparable asks.
Patina and surface scratches are normal cosmetic developments on reactive carbon steel and do not impair cutting performance. Sugimoto at $69 sits under its market, roughly $172 typical across 53 comparable asks.
Rectangular Chinese cleaver profiles leverage weight and height for efficient vegetable processing. Misono (per the title) at $168 is in line with its market, roughly $130 typical across 41 comparable asks.
Sharpening marks and patina on worn carbon steel indicate prior use requiring progressive stone polishing. Sugimoto (per the title) at $235 is in line with its market, roughly $225 typical across 55 comparable asks.
Mono carbon steel takes a very keen edge easily but will develop a reactive patina and requires prompt drying. Sugimoto at $70 sits under its market, roughly $100 typical across 53 comparable asks.
