'Inoue Hamono' in Tokyo
originally posted in the Hand Tools forum
I had the pleasure of having to travel to Tokyo for work last week. The work hours were long, but I found some time to scour up the interesting experience of Inoue-san's tool shop. I understand that the shop has been there for over 100 years and is hosted by its 4th generation.
If you are a hand tool fan, and find yourself in the area, its definitely a destination.
Of all the hammers, chisels, planes, saws, marking, measuring, and un-nameable things to see, I came out with a very nice 210mm Ryoba, and 3 dovetail chisels (6,9,12mm).
My wealth hindered much more.
The chisels are stamped with "井上" ( Inoue) and are still waiting for their rings to be set.
GoogleMaps has some pictures inside the store and location
originally posted in the Hand Tools forum
I had the pleasure of having to travel to Tokyo for work last week. The work hours were long, but I found some time to scour up the interesting experience of Inoue-san's tool shop. I understand that the shop has been there for over 100 years and is hosted by its 4th generation.
If you are a hand tool fan, and find yourself in the area, its definitely a destination.
Of all the hammers, chisels, planes, saws, marking, measuring, and un-nameable things to see, I came out with a very nice 210mm Ryoba, and 3 dovetail chisels (6,9,12mm).
My wealth hindered much more.
The chisels are stamped with "井上" ( Inoue) and are still waiting for their rings to be set.
GoogleMaps has some pictures inside the store and location