A Dream Shops for All Carpenters - Reasonable Prices, English Friendly Japanese Carpentry Tool Shop

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  • This little shop in Tokyo, Japan sells traditional Japanese carpentry tools from artisans all over Japan. The store was opened by the Inoue Family over 100 years ago supplying carpenters (Daiku) with much needed tools and cutlery. "Hamono" means cutlery in Japanese.
    The store is conveniently located in Sumida City in Tokyo with metered parking available right outside the front door. The owner speaks some English and they take credit cards.
    This is a great stop for anyone interested in traditional Japanese carpentry tools.
    Shop Address:
    3 chome - 17 -8 Tatekawa, Sumida City, Tokyo, Japan 130-0023
    Shop Phone:
    +81 3-3631-4264
    ➤ Instagram: / cruisin_around_20

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  • @pauldalessandro6824
    @pauldalessandro6824 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    I have been to this shop many times. The owner and his wife are the nicest, kindest people you will ever meet. Be sure if you visit to ask him about customizing a Genno or traditional Japanese woodworking hammer for you. You can pick out your perfect hammer head one day, then come back a few days later and he will have customized a handle for you.

    • @thecarpentrylife
      @thecarpentrylife  2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Thank you for watching. The Inoue Hamono is a nice store. I have bought a Genno head from a different store and made a custom handle. I will show how to do this in another video soon. There are types of wood that carpenters in Japan recommend. In my case, I went with a Gum tree wood due to its increased flexibility and less fatigue on your arm.

    • @manitou2200
      @manitou2200 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hey Paul! Very cool to see your comments here on The Carpentry Life. I'd love to visit this store and others that he's featured in these videos! Customizing genno for yourself by making a custom shaped and tight fitting tenon to the eye is very rewarding and the best way to make them fit to your needs. I have genno from 60 monme to 200 monme (225g-750g) from makers like Hassegawa, Hiroki, Tenryu, Fukishima and one unknown maker that I've had for around 45 yerars. I also like making and using the slightly curved genno handles, using the concave side for the flat face as then you always know where you are at when you pick up your genno. I have handled my genno with white oak, sugar maple, lacewood and even purple heart on my Tenryu. You'll have to keep me posted if and when you might be over in Japan and visting these stores, I could possibly give you a wish list of stuff to keep and eye out for.
      The Kebiki you held up is a Kinshiro which are now made any longer, he retired. I was gifted a set of his cutters and the adjustment knob and nut from Tomohito Iida a few years ago. I then made my own Koa and Rosewood dai and Wenge beam for the gauge. These are becoming very rare and almost impossible to get here in the states.
      Thank you to The Carpentry Life for producing these videos of such amazing tool stores. I'll never tire of this info and hope that we all can keep these crafts alive and continue to make beautiful things for all to enjoy! Allan

    • @JedediahSmith342
      @JedediahSmith342 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      東京の大工道具専門店
      woodworkingtools shop in Tokyo Japan.
      Our shop is tax-free shop.
      For tax-free shopping, you must present your passport (not a copy)
      3-17-8, Tatekawa, Sumida, Tokyo 130-0023

  • @byOldHand
    @byOldHand หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A dream shop. I probably would have spent all my money if I were there 😅👌🏻

  • @W4iteFlame
    @W4iteFlame ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's really cool how older people can easily switch the language like that during the conversation

  • @simonr6793
    @simonr6793 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Wow.
    This shop is definitely my version of heaven!!!
    My wife would be dragging me out by my feet if I ever have the opportunity to visit it. I can hear her now in my head complaining about the amount of time I'd be taking looking at every single item over and over, as I said before heaven!

    • @zaitonyahya4768
      @zaitonyahya4768 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

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  • @hurcorh
    @hurcorh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I went there in 2018. Amazing store, very friendly husband and wife duo! Highly recommend.

  • @sleim754
    @sleim754 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I lived in Japan for 2 years and this brought back so many neat memories of my time there. I was only 19 at the time and was not into woodworking. I would love to return and see these beautiful people and stores. We would benkyo at the street vendors all of the time. Such an enjoyable time.

  • @crappo8459
    @crappo8459 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My kind of shop I’d be there all day

  • @Filmchippy
    @Filmchippy หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was in this shop early this week while on holiday in Japan. Looked at all the chisels and planes etc but decided to just buy another saw. The son (i guess) who spoke some English and showed me lots of stuff. They were very impressed with the work i showed them that I do in the film industry here in the UK.

  • @timloney2251
    @timloney2251 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I would go nuts in there and come out completely broke 😂😂

  • @allenb6471
    @allenb6471 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Thank you for posting this. I was able to visit in Nov 2019 and am so glad to see Inoue-san looking well and that the shop is still open. I bought my first hira kanna there along with a few other irresistible items. Hope to go back some day.

  • @zefdin101
    @zefdin101 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Tools from Japan are so well thought out and beautiful. Just like the culture and people. Amazing tools, thanks for sharing!

  • @njmcliffe
    @njmcliffe 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I visited the shop last week and bought two paring chisels, a flush cutting saw and some brass hatagane clamps. Incredible tools and a fantastic experience.

  • @richcollins3490
    @richcollins3490 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow that is a carpenters bucket list dream trip for sure. I just purchased one of those squares to add to my collection of unique Japanese tools.

  • @Rosakru
    @Rosakru ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wonderful to see. It also brought back great memories of studying Japanese joinery from Inoue san when I first moved to Japan. Meeting first in this shop, then all going together to the workshop to practice. Thank you for sharing this. 🙏🏼

  • @JedediahSmith342
    @JedediahSmith342 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really enjoyed watching this vid ありがと ございます ⛩️🎏🙏🏽

  • @derekwhite6167
    @derekwhite6167 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks (from Toronto) for the heads-up about this place. I paid them a visit in December 2022 and purchased a dovetail chisel and a fairly large, medium grit natural Japanese sharpening stone. The stone was only 4000Y but does a great job - much better than any of my ceramic stones. It is a great shop run by very nice people. I will definitely return when I back in Japan.

  • @Lugeix
    @Lugeix 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I would be so broke for life if that shop was here.

  • @johnjbish
    @johnjbish 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for these videos.

  • @m249paramachinegun
    @m249paramachinegun ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful father and son run the shop. A few months ago I bought 2 kana, a 300g gennou head and a Japanese saw. All high quality tools. The saw is exceptional.

  • @mrlankywelshman7296
    @mrlankywelshman7296 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, thank you so much for sharing. Planning on visiting soon!

  • @catmeme7945
    @catmeme7945 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ohhh! That's heaven.

  • @Ste2023
    @Ste2023 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a brilliant vlog

    • @luismoref
      @luismoref ปีที่แล้ว

      There is something so calm about it that brings up presence.

  • @doug.ritson
    @doug.ritson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'd walk in and think I want a couple nice chisels and walk out withe a $3,000 USD VISA payment to make next month. Very cool shop. Thanks for sharing.

  • @scott407
    @scott407 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Fascinating. Thanks bro.

  • @anthonywall5227
    @anthonywall5227 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you

  • @enamulsirbbnsc2439
    @enamulsirbbnsc2439 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i love japanese tools

  • @antonygreenup
    @antonygreenup ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful beautiful beautiful

  • @xiaohuang9053
    @xiaohuang9053 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is so cool, if i go to japan, i will definitely go there and buy some stuff ! Btw, love your contents !

  • @migo-migo9503
    @migo-migo9503 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love that shop, been there a few years ago. Will be going back next time I'm in Japan.

  • @suguincwoodwork2651
    @suguincwoodwork2651 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Waaaw.. 😍😍😍😍

  • @brendanlangord1687
    @brendanlangord1687 ปีที่แล้ว

    I went there today because of seeing this video. I loved the place. Thanks for sharing

    • @tanyaleef5138
      @tanyaleef5138 ปีที่แล้ว

      Address please and locaion

  • @malaysiastreetview
    @malaysiastreetview ปีที่แล้ว

    A heaven for woodworker....

  • @lalitaescuela
    @lalitaescuela 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks,,🙏

  • @Chain21SAW
    @Chain21SAW 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oh my !!!

  • @craigkeller
    @craigkeller ปีที่แล้ว

    I like a square shoulder for mortising. Bevel shoulder for open work. I liked your comment “you’ve got to retire sometime.”

  • @FURNITURERAYAT
    @FURNITURERAYAT 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Japanese Cheezal world number one❤️❤️👌👌🇮🇳🇮🇳

  • @GKganesan
    @GKganesan 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this.

  • @billmccaffrey1977
    @billmccaffrey1977 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have been to Japan many times on business and never had the time to look into these local shops. Now I regret it it because I'm retired and I really missed out on buying some good tools.

  • @ArtistfkaLuis
    @ArtistfkaLuis 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing

  • @bighands69
    @bighands69 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have bought small tools in Japan but always thought the next chance I get I am going to go crazy when I am there.

  • @andrewdunton6304
    @andrewdunton6304 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude love this!

  • @wyattevan270
    @wyattevan270 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful shop , I would love to visit someday

  • @zawiasc
    @zawiasc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow :O looks like the shop with rods from Harry Potter, magic 😍

  • @T_Kazahaya
    @T_Kazahaya 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    何がスゴいって大工道具屋のじーちゃんが英語ちゃんと分かってることなんだわな。この手の老舗の道具店のご老人は英語が全くダメなことも多いし、多少分かったとしても道具の名前を英語で言えないとかもあるので、このお店は非常に珍しい。

    • @dionysos1
      @dionysos1 ปีที่แล้ว

      海外の人にもっと知られたら今よりバッキバキに繁盛すると思う

  • @bobbyfranklin5924
    @bobbyfranklin5924 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    See I practice basically everything and I did delete my social media for a couple years also. However I’ve since gotten back into it as I’ve decided to share my work online. This has been great for me enabled me to get jobs and meet new people, companies and products.
    However after being on social media for a while now. I have found the negatives crawling back in but don’t want to not have the inspiration and access that has been so important in the growth of my craft.
    Also Facebook is super useful for market place 😂!
    So now I’m unsure what to do as my life now bears alot of need from social media and by deleting them I would be taking a big disadvantage when it comes to sharing my work

  • @leobatucan5765
    @leobatucan5765 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love to see japanese store like this but im just buying japanese scrap tools here in the philippines.

  • @Peekingduck
    @Peekingduck 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant videos and channel.
    Subed

    • @thecarpentrylife
      @thecarpentrylife  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching. Glad you enjoyed the videos.

  • @luthiermarian
    @luthiermarian ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool! I saw a Kengo Usui and a small Mosaku in that display case, I wonder if the prices were more attractive than at the online retailers.

  • @alequee
    @alequee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Double cutting gauge is called mortise marking gauge in UK

  • @1misticointolerante
    @1misticointolerante ปีที่แล้ว

    Has aprendido la diferencia entre...
    Formones..
    Y escoplos...
    Bien por tú interés..
    Jamás ha diferido demasiado de la antigua carpintería europea ...
    Es sólo más tradicional...

  • @LloydVanBraun
    @LloydVanBraun 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    These videos are fantastic. Does anyone know what Blacksmiths make the chisels and plane blades for Inoue? There's another small store in Tokyo which is also supposed to be very good called Tsuchida Hamonoten.

  • @bjj99
    @bjj99 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The hon tataki nomi is different from the oire nomi by its size, not by the lack of the side bevels. The lack of the side bevels is just the older "kakuuchi" style vs the newer "mentori" style you see in more recent chisels.

  • @SrArraiel
    @SrArraiel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
    Imagina pra um brasileiro apaixonado pela tradição da marcenaria japonesa!!!!!!
    Perigoso tem um ataque do coração!!!!😁

    • @luismoref
      @luismoref ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Temos tantas madeiras boas no Brasil. Pena que não temos essa tradição.

    • @SrArraiel
      @SrArraiel ปีที่แล้ว

      @@luismoref ..... verdade!!! Provavelmente temos a maior variedade de madeiras do mundo ...... 😍😍

  • @DanBetta
    @DanBetta 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I bought a couple of tools there a couple of years ago! Sorry, but if you don’t speak Japanese his / their English is not enough to help you make a good choice. That said, they were super nice and had a very large assortment of tools. I wish I had more money and more knowledge of what I would really want beforehand.

    • @thecarpentrylife
      @thecarpentrylife  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, I think it helps to know what you want before going there. He typically has it all so if you know the tool you want he can dig up somewhere in his shop.

  • @borp6912
    @borp6912 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow beautiful, what a treat to be able to go there! Who was the blacksmith of your chisel?

    • @thecarpentrylife
      @thecarpentrylife  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The name on the chisel is "Inoue" (井上) which is the family name of the shop owner. I am not sure about the blacksmith. However, I believe he mentioned that he gets a lot of his chisels from Niigata area of Japan. A lot of blacksmiths reside in the Niigata - Tsubame Sanjo region.

    • @borp6912
      @borp6912 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thecarpentrylife That's cool that he has his own house brand, it looked very high quality. Thanks for sharing!

  • @joschmoyo4532
    @joschmoyo4532 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't think my credit card would survive the trip but I could easily get carried away in there.

  • @spiketom8316
    @spiketom8316 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi ive been watching video. For quet a while. Here in the Philippines there plenty of japan sirplus tools. From maeibiki to nomis kannas kebiki, kiridashi tsuki nomi.

  • @rocksunderwater
    @rocksunderwater 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do they have Chona heads?

  • @shahnawaz6240
    @shahnawaz6240 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Does any one knows if there any power tool auction for makita hitachi or any other place whoere i can get used power tools
    Many thanks

  • @korolimorris6805
    @korolimorris6805 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would love to order to Papua New Guinea.

  • @daveg5183
    @daveg5183 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍

  • @randybasnett9911
    @randybasnett9911 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you have a list somewhere of stores in Japan? I’m in Nagoya area

  • @anthonyyribe183
    @anthonyyribe183 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m planning a trip next year. Would you mind sharing the names of places you’d recommend? Thank you

    • @houtslager
      @houtslager 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes that would be great, as I am planning to go in 2023. Karl W

  • @danielcadar1088
    @danielcadar1088 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful shop. Too bad it's hard to go there in person. And it's really hard finding shops who sell online. If any of you guys who know Japan better could suggest some shops who sell woodworking tools online, I would appreciate it a loot🙏

    • @thecarpentrylife
      @thecarpentrylife  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did you check our Kurashige video?

    • @danielcadar1088
      @danielcadar1088 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thecarpentrylife thank you. I'm watching it now. Awesome 🤗

    • @yugenyama-0808
      @yugenyama-0808 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thecarpentrylife , I was hoping to order one of the measuring tools you found. What was its name so I can ask more clearly? Thanks

  • @morgorth3242
    @morgorth3242 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    does that shop have a online webshop and ship international??

    • @thecarpentrylife
      @thecarpentrylife  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Unfortunately, this shop does not have an online store. However, stay tuned for a future video where I visit a shop that does have an online store and does ship internationally. There is some challenges of buying tools in Japan as some are of higher quality standards than others. I have a hard time identifying this aspect. A lot of the tools in the carpentry world here in Japan are handed down from mentor to mentee. Its often these tools that are the most prized as they came from your mentor and therefore you know it is good.

  • @Summitioogo
    @Summitioogo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    店の人英語わかるのすごいな

    • @thecarpentrylife
      @thecarpentrylife  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I believe Inoue-san gets a lot of foreign visitors.

  • @jorgecampos8468
    @jorgecampos8468 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My dream is to go to Japan I'm cabinet maker but American way

    • @thecarpentrylife
      @thecarpentrylife  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope you get the chance to pursue this dream. Thank you for watching.

    • @bighands69
      @bighands69 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You should do some research into traditional American cabinet making, English cabinet making and Japanese cabinet making. Take the best parts or what you like and mix and match.
      It would be interesting to see what 18th century American cabinet makers would have thought of Japanese makers and vice versa.

  • @kingdarkem
    @kingdarkem ปีที่แล้ว

    Hmm I wonder if that shop has a webpage.
    Edit: she read my mind...thats sad they dont have a online store...id never have the funds to make such a call let alone make the trip.

  • @JackyTran
    @JackyTran 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Do you remember how much the planes are?

    • @thecarpentrylife
      @thecarpentrylife  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It really depends on the size and type of plane you need or want. The cost of the planes are quite reasonable.

  • @thetazva
    @thetazva 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you have a link for the shop??

    • @thecarpentrylife
      @thecarpentrylife  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Too bad they don't have an online store.

  • @tanyaleef5138
    @tanyaleef5138 ปีที่แล้ว

    Its my dream to visit this shop and get chisels Please send address

    • @thecarpentrylife
      @thecarpentrylife  ปีที่แล้ว

      3 Chome-17-8 Tatekawa, Sumida City, Tokyo 130-0023

  • @didndido3638
    @didndido3638 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was the double O at 0:02 planed?

    • @thecarpentrylife
      @thecarpentrylife  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      i don't understand what you are talking about. But your icon definitely caught my attention. Good idea!

    • @didndido3638
      @didndido3638 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@thecarpentrylife The two O's at the timestamp superimpose "glasses" on your wifes face.

    • @scottbrandon2626
      @scottbrandon2626 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@didndido3638very clever of you to notice that!

  • @biopanc
    @biopanc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chi pin pin ..... Clearly whatya donwasta ...

  • @enamulsirbbnsc2439
    @enamulsirbbnsc2439 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    can i buy tool from Bangladesh?

    • @thecarpentrylife
      @thecarpentrylife  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Unfortunately, I think you will have to come to Japan to buy these tools. Thank you for watching.

    • @enamulsirbbnsc2439
      @enamulsirbbnsc2439 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thecarpentrylifethanks a lot.

  • @skinsareus
    @skinsareus ปีที่แล้ว

    Wearing a mask. Turned my me away... SHEEP!!