# GLOBAL G-2 20cm Cook's Knife: Japan price comparison

> Compare the current Japan price for GLOBAL G-2 20cm Cook's Knife with supported home markets.

Exact item: GLOBAL Classic G-2 cook's knife; 20cm/8-inch; one knife; JAN/UPC 4943691802484

Latest price retrieval: 2026-08-19. FX capture: 2026-08-19T00:02:31Z. FX is informational and comes from [Exchange Rate API](https://www.exchangerate-api.com).

## Price comparisons

### Japan vs South Korea

- Japan price in KRW: ₩97,290
- Japan source price: JP¥11,000; Price listed
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- South Korea: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://global.yoshikin.co.jp/pdf/260601_pricelist.pdf)

### Japan vs China

- Japan price in CNY: CN¥466
- Japan source price: JP¥11,000; Price listed
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- China: no verified exact price found
- [Japan price source](https://global.yoshikin.co.jp/pdf/260601_pricelist.pdf)

### Japan vs Taiwan

- Result: 23% cheaper in Japan
- Headline currency: TWD
- Japan expected checkout: NT$2,199 (JP¥11,000 tax-free estimate; source shelf price JP¥12,100; Price listed)
- Taiwan expected checkout: NT$2,850 (NT$2,850 listed price; Price listed)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Taiwan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- [Japan price source](https://global.yoshikin.co.jp/pdf/260601_pricelist.pdf)
- [Taiwan price source](https://www.kfcshop.com.tw/goods.php?id=2047)

### Japan vs United States

- Result: 57% cheaper in Japan
- Headline currency: USD
- Japan expected checkout: $68.93 (JP¥11,000 tax-free estimate; source shelf price JP¥12,100; Price listed)
- United States expected checkout: $161 ($149.95 sale price plus an estimated 7.53% sales tax; In stock)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- United States price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- [Japan price source](https://global.yoshikin.co.jp/pdf/260601_pricelist.pdf)
- [United States price source](https://www.knifecenter.com/item/GLG2/global-g-2-classic-8-chefs-knife)

### Japan vs Hong Kong

- Result: 11% cheaper in Japan
- Headline currency: HKD
- Japan expected checkout: HK$541 (JP¥11,000 tax-free estimate; source shelf price JP¥12,100; Price listed)
- Hong Kong expected checkout: HK$610 (HK$610 listed price, tax included; Low stock)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Hong Kong price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- [Japan price source](https://global.yoshikin.co.jp/pdf/260601_pricelist.pdf)
- [Hong Kong price source](https://shop.price.com.hk/scenicfield/product/2219928)

### Japan vs Australia

- Result: 45% cheaper in Japan
- Headline currency: AUD
- Japan expected checkout: A$97.68 (JP¥11,000 tax-free estimate; source shelf price JP¥12,100; Price listed)
- Australia expected checkout: A$179 (A$179 sale price; In stock)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Australia price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- [Japan price source](https://global.yoshikin.co.jp/pdf/260601_pricelist.pdf)
- [Australia price source](https://globalknives.com.au/products/g-2-cook-s-knife-20cm)

### Japan vs Singapore

- Result: 45% cheaper in Japan
- Headline currency: SGD
- Japan expected checkout: S$88.22 (JP¥11,000 tax-free estimate; source shelf price JP¥12,100; Price listed)
- Singapore expected checkout: S$159 (S$159 sale price; In stock)
- Japan price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- Singapore price retrieved: 2026-08-19
- [Japan price source](https://global.yoshikin.co.jp/pdf/260601_pricelist.pdf)
- [Singapore price source](https://www.globalknives.com.sg/products/g-2-20cm-cooks-knife)

## Stores checked

### AU

- [GLOBAL Knives Australia](https://globalknives.com.au/products/g-2-cook-s-knife-20cm): A$179; In stock. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Sale from AUD199; QLD and SA buyers need post-purchase age-ID verification

### CN

- [GLOBAL China](https://www.yoshikin.co.jp/): checked; no verified exact price found. Retrieved 2026-08-19. No fresh mainland China exact-SKU direct price was verified

### HK

- [Scenic Field](https://shop.price.com.hk/scenicfield/product/2219928): HK$610; Low stock. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Pickup offer with three units shown; retailer authorization and UPC are not stated

### JP

- [Yoshida Metal Industry](https://global.yoshikin.co.jp/pdf/260601_pricelist.pdf): JP¥12,100; Price listed. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Manufacturer revised price effective 2026-06-01; stock is not stated in the price table

### KR

- [Houseprice Korea](https://www.houseprice.co.kr/goods/g-2-cooks-knife-20cm-chef-knife): checked; no verified exact price found. Retrieved 2026-08-19. No direct seller checkout or barcode-locked current price was verified

### SG

- [GLOBAL Knives Singapore](https://www.globalknives.com.sg/products/g-2-20cm-cooks-knife): S$159; In stock. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Regional brand store sale from SGD199; tax basis is not separately stated

### TW

- [Fuchun Hardware and Tableware](https://www.kfcshop.com.tw/goods.php?id=2047): NT$2,850; Price listed. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Direct retailer; authorization and tax basis are not stated

### US

- [KnifeCenter](https://www.knifecenter.com/item/GLG2/global-g-2-classic-8-chefs-knife): $149.95; In stock. Retrieved 2026-08-19. Our Price against USD199.93 MSRP; US sales tax depends on the buyer; US shipping only

## Important notes

Pack knives in checked luggage. Check airline, destination, and local age-ID rules before buying or carrying one.

Japan tax-free eligibility, actual local sales tax, daily FX, shipping, card fees, warranty, and import charges can change the final cost.