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Same knife, six US-and-Japan importers, real shipping costs to your region. April 2026 snapshot — plus a two-year price trend so you can see if you're buying high.
Tojiro DP F-808 Gyuto 210mm
Gyuto 210 · VG-10 (Damascus-clad) · MSRP $110
The default 'first real Japanese knife.' VG-10 core, three-layer construction, machine-ground but well-finished.
Cheapest delivered: ChefKnivesToGo at $110. Saves $24 vs the priciest in-stock option.
Two-year price trend
2024-04 → 2026-04
+$12 (+13.5% over 24 months)
Live importer prices — April 2026
ChefKnivesToGo
Madison, WI
Often discounted in monthly deals
BernalCutlery
San Francisco, CA
JapaneseChefsKnife.com
Seki City, Japan
Cheapest source — but adds $38 EMS
Korin
New York, NY
Japany
Tokyo, Japan
JapaneseKnifeImports
Venice, CA
Backorder; restocks quarterly
Importer notes
BernalCutlery
Brick-and-mortar in SF. Free in-store sharpening on knives bought there.
Free ship over $200 · San Francisco, CA
ChefKnivesToGo
Forum community + 'Knife of the Month' deals. Strong on entry/mid tier.
Free ship over $100 · Madison, WI
Korin
Stocks single-bevel sushi knives few US retailers carry. NYC showroom.
Free ship over $250 · New York, NY
JapaneseChefsKnife.com
Ships from Japan via EMS. Best selection of Sakai forge marques.
Free ship over $250 · Seki City, Japan
Japany
Aggregator-style site, broad maker catalog, ships from Japan.
Free ship over — · Tokyo, Japan
JapaneseKnifeImports
Curated, opinionated stock. Strong service and Sakai relationships.
Free ship over $200 · Venice, CA
Last updated: April 2026. Prices and stock change daily — verify on each importer's site before purchasing. Shipping estimates are typical 1-2 lb knife rates and exclude duties or VAT for international orders. We are not affiliated with the listed importers and do not earn commissions from this comparator.
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