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KAI AB5420 Ad#Kitchen KnivesJP¥1,310 KAI AB5420 Japan price
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Japan price incl. taxJP¥1,310
Tax-free price (paid in store)JP¥1,191
In USD≈ US$8
⚠️ 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 Wakatake Santoku 165mm AB5420

貝印 関孫六 わかたけ 三徳 165mm AB5420

Price JP¥1,310 · tax-free JP¥1,191
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¥1,310 (incl. tax); of the 21 destinations we check, it is restricted in all 21.

Santoku from Seki Magoroku's entry-level Wakatake (わかたけ) series, 165mm blade in high-carbon stainless steel; described by the maker as a dishwasher-safe series (Kakaku.com product description).

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

Lowest online price (incl. tax) JP¥1,310 (shipping not included). At a tax-free shop you pay the tax-free price JP¥1,191 at the register (≈ US$8).Below the threshold on its own: you need JP¥5,000 (excl. tax) at one store on one day to buy tax-free. 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 on a tight budget who want to try a Japanese kitchen knife | Not for: People who want a blade pattern or harder steel

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 Wakatake Santoku 165mm AB5420 / 貝印 関孫六 わかたけ 三徳 165mm AB5420

Japan price and tax refund

Price in Japan

Lowest online price
JP¥1,310
Tax-free price
JP¥1,191
In USD (reference)
≈ US$8

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
ModelAB5420
Blade typeSantoku (三徳包丁, all-purpose)
Blade length165mm
Blade materialStainless steel
Dishwasher-safe per manufacturerYes

Spec sources: Kakaku.com

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 KAI AB5420 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 AB5420 in Japan tax-free?

As of 2026-10-26, the lowest online price on Kakaku.com is JP¥1,310 including tax. Tax-free or after the refund it is JP¥1,191. 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 AB5420 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.

Related Q&A

Sources

  • Specs: Kakaku.com
  • Japan price (Lowest online price), shipping not included: Kakaku.com (2026-10-26)

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