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Japan limits certain knives just like there is often fear-based legislation against "switchblades" in our great nation.
You are free to buy an ass-load of Japanese knives in Japan, no problems -just don't get caught carrying one. When in Toyko, go Tokyu Hands located next to the main train station in Tokyo. It is a 4-story gadget/tool store. You will be able to satisfy your needs for kitchen to handmade wootz damascus outdoors knives.
Want a real Japanese Katana? - there's a sword store in the Ginza where you can buy 'em. Don't expect US$4000 prices, that's low.
Japan doesn't limit manufacture of new Japanese swords/weaponry, it's because of demand. There is just such a high-demand for handmade swords by living National Treasures of Japan that you'll have to wait & wait & wait to get one.
You are free to buy an ass-load of Japanese knives in Japan, no problems -just don't get caught carrying one. When in Toyko, go Tokyu Hands located next to the main train station in Tokyo. It is a 4-story gadget/tool store. You will be able to satisfy your needs for kitchen to handmade wootz damascus outdoors knives.
Want a real Japanese Katana? - there's a sword store in the Ginza where you can buy 'em. Don't expect US$4000 prices, that's low.
Japan doesn't limit manufacture of new Japanese swords/weaponry, it's because of demand. There is just such a high-demand for handmade swords by living National Treasures of Japan that you'll have to wait & wait & wait to get one.