Welcome to Norimitsu Hamono
For International Visitors
Thank you for your interest in Kaji-gura Norimitsu Hamono in Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto, Japan.
Founded in 1930, Norimitsu Hamono is a small blacksmith shop that makes practical blades and tools for cooking, hunting, forestry and farming. Each item is carefully crafted by hand in our workshop in Hitoyoshi.
This page provides useful information for visitors from outside Japan, including our products, store hours, payment, workshop visits and international shipping.
AT A GLANCE
Quick Information
01. Language
Japanese / Translation apps available
02. Opening Hours
8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
03. Payment
Cash only at the shop
04. Reservations
Not required for regular visits
05. Tax-Free Shopping
Not available
06. International Shipping
Available on request, subject to confirmation
HANDCRAFTED IN HITOYOSHI
Our Knives and Tools
Practical tools made one by one for everyday work.
Kitchen Knives
Versatile knives for everyday cooking, made for sharpness and ease of use.
Deba Knives
Strong Japanese knives made for preparing and filleting fish.
Yanagiba / Sashimi Knives
Long, sharp blades designed for clean and beautiful slices of sashimi.
Ken-nata Hunting Knives
Practical blades developed for hunting and demanding outdoor work.
Forestry Tools
Reliable cutting tools made for people who work in forests and mountains.
Agricultural Tools
Traditional hand tools for practical work in fields and gardens.
Product pages are currently available in Japanese. You may use your browser’s translation feature.
Communication
Language Assistance
You are welcome to use a translation app on your smartphone when speaking with us. We will do our best to assist you.
For detailed enquiries, please contact us in English through our contact form. We will translate your message and reply in English.
VISIT US
Store Information
| STORE | Kaji-gura Norimitsu Hamono |
| ADDRESS | 17-2 Teramachi, Hitoyoshi, Kumamoto 868-0056, Japan |
| ACCESS | About 10 minutes by car from Hitoyoshi Interchange |
| TELEPHONE | +81-966-22-3754 |
| OPENING HOURS | 8:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. |
| CLOSED | Sunday and public holiday openings vary |
| PARKING | Two spaces on the shop premises |
| PAYMENT | Cash only |
No reservation is required for a regular visit. If you are travelling a long distance or looking for a particular item, please contact us in advance.
MADE FOR YOU
Custom Orders and Care
We review every request individually before confirming whether we can accept it.
01. Custom Orders
We review the intended use, specifications and our current workload. Some requests may take several months to complete.
02. Name Engraving
Name engraving may be available depending on the type of blade and its finish. Please ask when ordering.
03. Sharpening
Sharpening may not always be available. Please contact us before sending any item from overseas.
Orders From Overseas
International
Shipping
Please contact us before placing an order.
International shipping may be available depending on the destination, item and shipping conditions. We may not be able to ship certain items or to certain countries and regions.
Shipping charges, customs duties and import procedures may apply. Laws concerning the import and possession of knives, as well as airline baggage rules, vary by country and region.
INSIDE THE WORKSHOP
Workshop Visits and Photography
Advance reservations are required for workshop visits.
For safety reasons, some stages of the knife-making process cannot be viewed because they involve high heat and sharp tools. Production work may not be taking place at the time of your visit.
You are welcome to take photographs of the shop and our knives. Please follow the blacksmith’s instructions inside the workshop.
ENGLISH ENQUIRIES WELCOME
Contact Us
You may write to us in English. We will translate your message and reply in English.