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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.
Vintage Masahiro-Kari 16.5" Japanese Yanagiba Sashimi Knife - Seki Type - Sharp
yanagiba · 290 mm · carbon
Asking
$80
Estimated worth
$60
0.7× the asking price · floor $55
estimated range
maker taken from the listing title
Pitting and rust near the edge require thinning and stone work to restore the hollow ground uraoshi. Masahiro (per the title) at $80 is in line with its market, roughly $60 typical across 9 comparable asks.
Masahiro Bessaku Yanagiba Knife Japanese Kitchen Knife 220mm Culinary Tool
yanagiba · 220 mm
Asking
$111
Estimated worth
$90
$136 with shipping
0.8× the asking price · floor $83
estimated range
identified, moderate confidence
A good condition rating indicates minor cosmetic signs of use while retaining full functional geometry. Masahiro at $111 is in line with its market, roughly $90 typical across 7 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
identification confirmed by hand
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
maker taken from the listing title
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.
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.
Masahiro 13014 Nihonko Carbon Steel Gyuto Japanese Chef Kitchen Knife 300mm
gyuto · 300 mm · carbon
Asking
$191
Estimated worth
$112
$236 with shipping
0.6× the asking price · floor $95
estimated range
maker taken from the listing title
Mono-steel carbon construction flexes minimally and requires complete drying after every use to prevent corrosion. Masahiro (per the title) at $191 sits above its market, roughly $112 typical across 6 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.
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.
Masahiro Gyuto Chef Knife 210mm Japanese Carbon Steel UNUSED
gyuto · 210 mm · stainless
Asking
$244
Estimated worth
$105
$269 with shipping
0.4× the asking price · floor $62
6 comparable listings
identified, moderate confidence
Mono stainless steel offers high corrosion resistance and straightforward maintenance for everyday kitchen environments. Masahiro at $244 sits above its market, roughly $105 typical across 6 comparable asks.
Sugimoto Yanagiba Sashimi Knife 205mm Single Bevel Japanese Chef Knife
yanagiba · 205 mm
Asking
$180
Estimated worth
$208
$230 with shipping
1.2× the asking price · floor $92
55 comparable listings
identification confirmed by hand
San-mai construction wraps a hard core steel between softer outer cladding to balance edge retention with easier sharpening. Sugimoto at $180 is in line with its market, roughly $208 typical across 55 comparable asks.
Original Sashimi Knife 300mm, Unused, Long-term Storage, Some Patina
yanagiba · 300 mm · carbon
Asking
$381
Estimated worth
$90
$406 with shipping
0.2× the asking price · floor $75
estimated range
identified, moderate confidence
Surface rust on carbon steel requires abrasive removal before use, though it will safely develop a natural patina. Masahiro at $381 sits above its market, roughly $90 typical across 7 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.
Active rust and pitting on a carbon gyuto require abrasive removal before food prep use. Masahiro (per the title) at $102 sits above its market, roughly $60 typical across 9 comparable asks.
Surface pitting requires grinding past the affected depth to restore a smooth bevel finish. Masahiro (per the title) at $180 sits above its market, roughly $67 typical across 6 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.
