Sharpening & Repair Services
At Hitohira, we offer professional knife sharpening and repair services.
We accept both knives purchased directly from us and those bought elsewhere (third-party brands).
All knives are hand-sharpened in our in-store workshop by experienced sharpeners. To date, we have sharpened over 10,000 knives for more than 4,000 customers, ranging from home cooks to professional chefs worldwide.
We invite you to bring in your cherished knives!
How to measure
Pricing & Turnaround Times
〇Double-Bevel
- Standard Turnaround: Next business day
- Same-Day Service: Available for an additional ¥500
| Blade Length | Price |
| Up to 150 mm | ￥800 |
| 150 - 180 mm | ￥1,000 |
| 180 - 210 mm | ￥1,200 |
| 210 - 240 mm | ￥1,400 |
〇Single-Bevel
・Yanagiba
Standard Turnaround: Following Thursday
| Blade Length | Price |
| Up to 210 mm | ￥1,600 |
| 210 - 240 mm | ￥1,800 |
| 240 - 270 mm | ￥2,000 |
・Deba
Standard Turnaround: Following Thursday
| Blade Length | Price |
| Up to 150 mm | ￥1,600 |
| 150 - 180 mm | ￥2,200 |
| 180 - 210 mm | ￥2,800 |
〇Handle & Blade Repair
| Repair Service | Price | Lead Time |
| Japanese Handle Replacement | ¥1,500 ~ | About 1 week |
| Western Handle Replacement | ¥3,000 | About 1 month |
| Tang Welding Repair | ¥4,000 | About 1 month |
For other types of knives or special requests, please [click here].
Important Information
- We offer complimentary first-time sharpening in our Tokyo shop for any knife purchased from us.
- Knives from other brands/stores are fully welcome for sharpening.
- Because we thin the blade during sharpening to achieve a keen edge, brand logos, engraved inscriptions, and Damascus patterns should generally be expected to disappear. If you would like to keep them, please let our staff know when you drop off your knife.
- Other Tools: We can also sharpen Japanese wood planes (Kanna) and pruning shears. Please feel free to consult with us.
Our Sharpening Process
1. Inspection & Diagnosis
We inspect the overall condition of the knife, checking for chips, bends, warpage, and blade wear.
2. Chip Removal (Rough Grinding)
Using a rotary grinding wheel, we eliminate blade chips and severe edge damage.
3. Warpage Correction
We carefully tap and bend the blade to correct any distortion and ensure straight alignment.
4. Blade Thinning (Nikunuki)
Using the rotary stone again, we reduce the blade's thickness to restore optimal cutting performance and geometry.
5. Surface Polishing
Using fine polishing paper, we smooth out grind marks and polish the blade surface to a beautiful finish.
6. Micro-Beveling (Koba-tate)
Using a flat rotary wheel, we create a micro-bevel on the edge to strike the perfect balance between durability and sharpness.
7. Hand Finishing with Whetstones
Finally, our craftsman sharpens the knife by hand using traditional bench whetstones (Kaku-toishi) for ultimate edge refinement.
About Hitohira
Founded in 2016, Hitohira is a specialty knife shop in Sangenjaya, Setagaya, Tokyo. Our showroom displays more than 300 knives, and chefs and home cooks from around the world visit us for kitchen knives, whetstones, cooking tools, pocket knives, and more.
Location & Access
Approx. a 5-minute walk from Sangenjaya Station (Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line / Setagaya Line).
About 10 minutes from Shibuya Station on the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line. 1 stop by Express, or 2 stops by Local train.