knife pump
Where to buy the Balenciaga knife pump
The Balenciaga knife pump is tracked in 14 countries, ranging from 767 USD in Japan to 1,003 USD in United Kingdom. Those figures are converted to USD and adjusted for local tax and refundable VAT, so they are directly comparable — the shelf price in Japan reads 136,400 JPY. Buying in Japan rather than United States saves about 228 USD (23%) against the United States price of 995 USD.
Travellers leaving Japan can reclaim roughly 10% VAT on this purchase, which is already reflected in the figure above. Bear in mind that a saving on paper can be undone by customs duty when you bring the item home — check your own allowance before treating the gap as free money.
Prices come from Balenciaga's official country websites and are refreshed weekly. See all Balenciaga prices by country for the full picture.
Balenciaga knife pump: common questions
Which country is cheapest for the Balenciaga knife pump?
Japan. At the prices we last tracked it comes to 767 USD after local tax and the VAT refund, which is 23% below the United States price of 995 USD.
How much can you save on the Balenciaga knife pump by buying abroad?
About 228 USD (23%) buying in Japan instead of United States, comparing 14 countries. That is the price difference alone and does not account for travel costs or customs duty on the way home.
Can you claim a VAT refund on the Balenciaga knife pump in Japan?
Japan refunds roughly 10% to eligible non-resident travellers who export the item and complete the paperwork at departure. The 767 USD figure above already has that refund applied; the sticker price in store is 136,400 JPY.
How current are these Balenciaga prices?
Prices are read weekly from Balenciaga's own country websites and converted using daily exchange rates, so the comparison reflects official retail pricing rather than resale or grey-market listings.