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Old Jan 16, 2017 | 3:07 pm
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Originally Posted by BH62
OP here:Apparently I wasn't clear. Was hoping for some insight as to the actual mechanics of arranging/doing a shipment to the US in order to avoid checking bags thru. Does anyone know of or has arranged with a shipper or store who might pack & do this. No problem as far as Customs declaration, etc ... we've brought back knives from Japan on several previous trips, but the complexity of the present itinerary makes it desirable to do carry-ons.

Aritsugu in Kyoto will ship. Tower Knives in Osaka will ship. I picked up some great knives reasonably priced at Tower Knives, which is probably a 30 minute jaunt between rail and cab if you have the rail pass.
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