maintenance

resharpen（Sharpening it yourself）

Here's how to sharpen a double-edged knife. Once you understand the steps, restoring its sharpness is easy. If your knife crushes ingredients instead of slicing them, it's time to sharpen it again. A dull knife is frustrating. Get a whetstone and make regular sharpening a habit.

Preparation before sharpening

① Soak the artificial whetstone (#800-#1500) in water until all air bubbles have completely disappeared. When using natural or ceramic whetstones, their hardness and low water absorption mean they should be used with water applied continuously, so soaking is unnecessary.
② Before use, check that the whetstone surface is flat. If it is not flat, correct it using a flattening stone or similar tool.

Sharpening Method

① Place a cloth beneath the whetstone and secure it firmly to a flat surface to prevent slipping. Hold the knife at an angle of about 45 degrees against the whetstone, supporting it with your hand.
② Lift it about 15 degrees (the thickness of two coins) off the surface of the whetstone and stabilize it so the cutting edge makes contact.
③ Move the knife back and forth. When sharpening, apply pressure in the direction that prevents the edge from digging into the whetstone. This makes sharpening easier.

④ The tip of the knife is curved, making it harder for the blade to make contact, so raising the angle further makes sharpening easier.
⑤ When burrs appear across the entire blade, it's proof it's been sharpened. Sharpening one side is complete.
⑥ Flip it over and sharpen the opposite side using the same method. When burrs appear across the entire blade, it means the other side has also been sharpened.

⑦ Run the knife along the whetstone to remove burrs. For a smoother finish, run it along leather afterward. Once burrs are removed from both sides, you're done.
⑧ Rinse off any residue from the sharpened knife, wipe off the moisture, and let it dry. After using the whetstone, rinse it thoroughly under running water, dry it completely in the shade, and then store it. ※Whetstones may crack if dried in direct sunlight.

 

resharpen(to request our services)

Cutlery manufacturers such as kitchen knives, knives, scissors, sickles, etc. will resharpen them directly.
The price is a little high, but it takes time to create a blade that will last forever. In addition to resharpening, we also perform distortion adjustment, rust and water scale removal, and parts repair to return the tool to a usable condition. (Additional charges may be required for abnormal blade chipping or parts replacement.)

▶︎Blade sharpening basic price list (single blade) / ▶︎Blade sharpening basic price list (double blade) / ▶︎Payment method / ▶︎Inquiry/shipping address

Please inquire about the condition of the repaired item by phone, email, or fax.
Inquiry form *Inquiry type: Regarding maintenance We will reply after confirming the details.
*We can give you a more specific answer if you attach an image via email or fax.
After contacting us, please send the repaired product along with the shipping address information. Shipping costs will be borne by the customer.
It will take approximately 2 to 3 weeks after the product arrives. We will deliver it to you as soon as it is completed.
The price at the time of delivery is ``blade sharpening fee + shipping fee (990 yen for Honshu, 2,750 yen for Hokkaido, Okinawa, and remote islands)'' .
*Overseas shipping is not possible.
It will take some time between normal work. We may determine that it cannot be repaired by looking at the actual item. please note that.

Knife (chipped blade) before resharpening	After resharpening knife (chip)

 

 

Blade sharpening basic price list (tax included)

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single blade

group	Product number	Product name	price
double-edged knife	AM-001	Santoku / Bunka	1,100 JPY
	AM-002	Nakiri	1,100 JPY
	AM-003	Petty / Gyuto 120-180mm	1,100 JPY
	AM-004	Gyuto / Chef's 210mm	1,540 JPY
	AM-005	Gyuto / sujihiki 240-270mm	2,200 JPY
single-edged knife	AM-007	Deba / Usuba 120-165mm	1,100 JPY
	AM-008	Deba / Usuba 180mm	1,540 JPY
	AM-009	Deba / Usuba 210mm	3,300 JPY
	AM-010	Yanagi 180-210mm	1,100 JPY
	AM-011	Yanagi 240mm	1,540 JPY
	AM-012	Yanagi 270-300mm	3,300 JPY
		Chinese knife/special knife	ASK
small knife	AM-013	Small Deba 75-120mm	1,100 JPY
	AM-014	Ajikiri  90-150mm	1,100 JPY
small knife	AM-029	small knife	1,100 JPY
Machete (sword machete)	AM-031	Machete/sword machete (bushcraft knife)	1,100 JPY
	AM-032	Knife (folding knife)	1,100 JPY
chisel	AM-030	Chisel (Michi Hamono)	550 JPY
Bonito flaker	AM-033	Bonito flaker (Tsunezaburo)	1,100 JPY
sickle	AM-028	Sickle (various)	1,100 JPY

double blade

group	Product number	Product name	price
Gardening (one hand)	AM-015	Pruning shears 5-8 inches (Onoyoshi)	1,760 JPY
	AM-018	Bud shears 7-8 inches (Onoyoshi)	1,760 JPY
	AM-037	Pruning/bud shears (KUROCO)	2,310 JPY
	AM-020	Topiary shears (Onoyoshi)	2,640 JPY
	AM-037	Topiary shears (KUROCO)	2,310 JPY
	AM-022	Fresh flower shears (Yoshioka)	1,760 JPY
	AM-023	Garden shears (Yoshioka)	1,760 JPY
Gardening (both hands)	AM-024	Hedge shears (Yoshioka)	3,850 JPY
Dressmaking	AM-025	Nigiri scissors	ASK
	AM-026	dressmaking scissors	2,640 JPY
cooking	AM-027	kitchen scissors	2,310 JPY

<<Please note>>
The price list above is the basic price.
Additional charges may apply depending on the condition.
Prices vary for left-handed users. (We will give you an estimate when you make an inquiry)
Free shipping for orders over 10,000 yen.
Free shipping is available if the total purchase amount for resharpened items and amenoma online shopping exceeds the total, or for multiple items at once.

Payment Method

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Cash on delivery payment (Please pay when receiving the product.)