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KAI AB5156 Ad#Kitchen Knives★4.43JP¥2,660 KAI AB5156 Japan price
The math
Japan price incl. taxJP¥2,660
Tax-free price (paid in store)JP¥2,418
In USD≈ US$15
⚠️ Needs JP¥5,000 (excl. tax) at one store on one day
 Japan consumption tax 10% (food 8%)

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KAI Seki Magoroku Shoso Santoku 165mm AB5156

貝印 関孫六 匠創 三徳 165mm AB5156

Price JP¥2,660 · tax-free JP¥2,418
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¥2,660 (incl. tax); of the 21 destinations we check, it is restricted in all 21.

One-piece stainless santoku from blade to handle, 165mm blade; KAI's official store lists it as dishwasher-safe, with an official price of 4,950 yen (tax included).

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

Lowest online price (incl. tax) JP¥2,660 (shipping not included). At a tax-free shop you pay the tax-free price JP¥2,418 at the register (≈ US$15).Below the threshold on its own: you need JP¥5,000 (excl. tax) at one store on one day to buy tax-free. The tax-free price is estimated from the lowest online price; the manufacturer list price is JP¥4,950, and store prices are usually in between. How the new tax-free refund works ›

Manufacturer list price (incl. tax) JP¥4,950.

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

Kakaku.com rating ★ 4.43/5 (14 reviews), not our own rating.

Good for: First-time buyers of a Japanese kitchen knife who want something easy to clean | Not for: People who want a Damascus pattern or a hand-forged look

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: KAI Seki Magoroku Shoso Santoku 165mm AB5156 / 貝印 関孫六 匠創 三徳 165mm AB5156

Japan price and tax refund

Price in Japan

Lowest online price
JP¥2,660 (shipping not included)
Manufacturer list price
JP¥4,950
Tax-free price
JP¥2,418
Estimated from the lowest online price; list price JP¥4,950, store prices usually in between
In USD (reference)
≈ US$15

Japan price: Kakaku.com, 2026-10-26 (shipping not included)
Below JP¥5,000 (excl. tax) on its own: combine purchases at one store on one day to buy tax-free
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

BrandKAI / 貝印
ModelAB5156
Blade typeSantoku (三徳包丁, all-purpose)
Blade length165mm
Blade materialStainless steel
One-piece stainless blade and handleYes
Dishwasher-safe per manufacturerYes

Spec sources: Kakaku.com, KAI official online store: Seki Magoroku Shoso Santoku 165mm

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

Reviews

Third-party rating: 4.43 / 5 (14 reviews)
Rating source: Kakaku.com, 2026-10-26
The rating comes from a third-party site and is not our own. Pros and cons are our summary of public reviews.

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 KAI AB5156 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 KAI AB5156 in Japan tax-free?

As of 2026-10-26, the lowest online price on Kakaku.com is JP¥2,660 including tax. Tax-free or after the refund it is JP¥2,418. This is estimated from the lowest online price; the manufacturer list price is JP¥4,950, and store prices are usually in between. It costs less than JP¥5,000 (excl. tax) on its own, so you need to combine purchases at one store on one day to buy tax-free. 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 KAI AB5156 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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