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Japan price incl. taxJP¥12,100
Tax-free price (paid in store)JP¥11,000
In USD≈ US$70
 Japan consumption tax 10% (food 8%)

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GLOBAL (Yoshikin) GLOBAL Chef's Knife 20cm G-2

GLOBAL 牛刀 20cm G-2

Price JP¥12,100 · tax-free JP¥11,000
Flights Allowed with conditions
Source Kakaku.com · 10-26
Kitchen Knives

As of 2026-10-26, the lowest online price on Kakaku.com is JP¥12,100 (incl. tax); of the 21 destinations we check, it is restricted in all 21.

GLOBAL one-piece stainless gyuto (Western-style chef's knife) with a 20cm blade; Yoshikin's official guidance says not to use a dishwasher.

BestJapanBuy editorial teamData updated 2026-10-26 · sources at the end

Lowest online price (incl. tax) JP¥12,100 (shipping not included). At a tax-free shop you pay the tax-free price JP¥11,000 at the register (≈ US$70). How the new tax-free refund works ›

Customs rules differ by country and region. Will it work in your country? →

Flights: Allowed with conditions. Knives: checked baggage only, not allowed in the cabin

Good for: People used to a Western chef's knife who often cut large pieces of meat | Not for: People with a small kitchen who want a shorter knife

Sold at electronics megastores, department store kitchen sections and specialist knife shops in Japan.

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Edited 2026-10-26 · prices for reference only · names: GLOBAL Chef's Knife 20cm G-2 / GLOBAL 牛刀 20cm G-2

Japan price and tax refund

Price in Japan

Lowest online price
JP¥12,100
Tax-free price
JP¥11,000
In USD (reference)
≈ US$70

Japan price: Kakaku.com, 2026-10-26 (shipping not included)
USD rate JP¥1 = US$0.006377 (2026-10-23) · Prices are for reference only; check in store.

How tax-free shopping works

Until Oct 31, 2026: show your passport at a tax-free shop and pay the tax-free price at the register (at least JP¥5,000 excl. tax per store per day).

Calculate the refund · New tax-free rules explained

Specs

BrandGLOBAL (Yoshikin) / 吉田金属工業
ModelG-2
Blade typeGyuto (Western-style chef's knife)
Blade length200mm
Blade materialStainless steel
One-piece stainless blade and handleYes
Dishwasher-safe per manufacturerNo

Spec sources: Kakaku.com, GLOBAL (Yoshikin) official online store

Taking it home: country by country

Customs rules differ by country; check your own customs authority before you travel. Pick your country to put it at the top.

Country / regionResultWhat to know
Mainland China Restricted Knives: some countries and regions ban or restrict certain types of knife at the border; follow local customs rules
Hong Kong Restricted Knives: some countries and regions ban or restrict certain types of knife at the border; follow local customs rules
Macao Restricted Knives: some countries and regions ban or restrict certain types of knife at the border; follow local customs rules
Taiwan Restricted Knives: some countries and regions ban or restrict certain types of knife at the border; follow local customs rules
Singapore Restricted Knives: some countries and regions ban or restrict certain types of knife at the border; follow local customs rules
South Korea Restricted Knives: some countries and regions ban or restrict certain types of knife at the border; follow local customs rules
United States Restricted Knives: some countries and regions ban or restrict certain types of knife at the border; follow local customs rules
Thailand Restricted Knives: some countries and regions ban or restrict certain types of knife at the border; follow local customs rules
Malaysia Restricted Knives: some countries and regions ban or restrict certain types of knife at the border; follow local customs rules
Philippines Restricted Knives: some countries and regions ban or restrict certain types of knife at the border; follow local customs rules
Vietnam Restricted Knives: some countries and regions ban or restrict certain types of knife at the border; follow local customs rules
Indonesia Restricted Knives: some countries and regions ban or restrict certain types of knife at the border; follow local customs rules
India Restricted Knives: some countries and regions ban or restrict certain types of knife at the border; follow local customs rules
Australia Restricted Knives: some countries and regions ban or restrict certain types of knife at the border; follow local customs rules
New Zealand Restricted Knives: some countries and regions ban or restrict certain types of knife at the border; follow local customs rules
Canada Restricted Knives: some countries and regions ban or restrict certain types of knife at the border; follow local customs rules
United Kingdom Restricted Kitchen knives are allowed; listed knives such as flick knives, butterfly knives and swords are banned from the UK, and carrying knives in public is restricted (see note below)
Germany Restricted Knives: some countries and regions ban or restrict certain types of knife at the border; follow local customs rules
France Restricted Knives: some countries and regions ban or restrict certain types of knife at the border; follow local customs rules
Italy Restricted Knives: some countries and regions ban or restrict certain types of knife at the border; follow local customs rules
Spain Restricted Knives: some countries and regions ban or restrict certain types of knife at the border; follow local customs rules

Note: GOV.UK: it's illegal to bring listed knives and weapons into the UK, including flick (automatic) knives, butterfly knives, disguised knives, swords and zombie knives; kitchen knives are not on the banned list. Carrying a knife in public without a good reason is illegal (except folding pocketknives with a cutting edge of 3 inches or less that don't lock), so take knives straight home in your luggage.

Flights (all destinations): Allowed with conditions: Knives: checked baggage only, not allowed in the cabin

Where to buy

In Japan

Sold at electronics megastores, department store kitchen sections and specialist knife shops in Japan.

Japanese phrases to show staff · Checkout checklist · Calculate the price after refund

Frequently asked questions

Can I take GLOBAL (Yoshikin) G-2 home from Japan?

Of the 21 destinations we check, it is restricted in all 21. See the table "Taking it home: country by country" on this page for each country and region.

How much is the GLOBAL (Yoshikin) G-2 in Japan tax-free?

As of 2026-10-26, the lowest online price on Kakaku.com is JP¥12,100 including tax. Tax-free or after the refund it is JP¥11,000. From Nov 1, 2026, you pay the tax-included price in store and get the tax refunded when you leave Japan (a fee may apply).

Where can I buy the GLOBAL (Yoshikin) G-2 in Japan?

Sold at electronics megastores, department store kitchen sections and specialist knife shops in Japan. The price we list is from Kakaku.com (2026-10-26); prices in store may differ.

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