Hayashi Hardware is a hardware and cutlery shop in Showa-cho, Tokushima, founded in 1872. At our store we offer resharpening, handle replacement and chip repair for knives and scissors purchased from us. We also sell whetstones. If you are looking for a new knife, you can pick up and compare Sakai Takayuki Kurokage and INOX Wa knives, as well as Hayashi Hardware's own original knives, right in the shop.
Store information
| Name | Hayashi Kanamono Co., Ltd. (Hayashi Hardware, also known as “Hamono no Hayashi”) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1-88 Showa-cho 1-chome, Tokushima City, Tokushima 770-0942, Japan |
| Hours | Weekdays 10:00–18:00 (closed Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays and over the New Year period) |
| Phone | +81-88-652-2219 |
| Payment | Cash only in store (credit cards are accepted in our online store) |
| Parking | Available |
If you would like to see a particular knife, or want to discuss sharpening or a repair, please call ahead so we can be sure to help.
Services in store
All services are for knives and scissors purchased from Hayashi Hardware.
| Service | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Knife resharpening | First time free, then from ¥1,500 per knife | Depending on the condition of the blade, we may need to keep the knife for a while |
| Scissor sharpening | Quoted after we inspect the condition | We keep the scissors for the work |
| Handle replacement | Quoted after we inspect the condition | For handles that have loosened, cracked or darkened. We keep the knife for the work |
| Chip and nick repair | Quoted after we inspect the condition | How much steel has to be ground away depends on the depth of the chip, so we explain this before starting |
How long we need to keep your knife depends on the condition of the blade and how busy we are. We will give you an estimate when you bring it in.
Whetstones
We sell whetstones in store. If you sharpen at home, we can recommend a stone that suits the steel of your knife (online sales of whetstones are in preparation). The basics of sharpening are covered in our Complete Guide to Knife Care.
Knives you can see in store
- Sakai Takayuki Kurokage series (VG-10, hammered finish with black fluorine coating)
- Sakai Takayuki INOX Wa series (AUS-8)
- Hayashi Hardware Originals (Shiruku 生紬, Namimai 波舞, Kuroiki 玄粋 and Kurotsuchi 玄槌, each in a paulownia wood box)
Stock changes from day to day. If you have a particular knife in mind, please call to check before visiting.
Living farther away? (Mail-in resharpening)
If it is hard for you to visit us, for example from Naruto or Anan, you can use our mail-in resharpening service (available within Japan). For knives purchased from us, the first resharpening is free, then from ¥1,500 per knife.
Frequently asked questions
Q. Do I need an appointment?
It is not required, but if you want to discuss sharpening or a repair, or see a particular knife, please call us in advance (+81-88-652-2219) so we can be sure to help.
Q. Can you sharpen my knife while I wait?
As a rule, we keep the knife for the work. We will look at the condition of the blade and tell you roughly when it will be ready.
Q. Can I pay by card?
Our store accepts cash only. Credit cards can be used in our online store.
Q. Is there parking?
Yes. You are welcome to come by car.