We were just at Kyoto last week, walking around Nishiki Market, we were talking about getting a knife from Japan and we stumble upon Yoshimune, it was almost closing time and decided to have a look. So many tourist and so many knives!!! love the staff there and they give instructions on the knife you bought, tried this Kurouchi Santoku and it was good and affordable. We did get 10% Tax free.
The product is so great, we got back in Philippines and tried cutting meat, Clean and easy cut, High carbon looks amazing! overall experience is great. One of our best visits in Kyoto, shop gets crowded since many also love their products, fine Quality.