Tool Sharpening
Any tool purchased from McClain's can be returned to the Japanese manufacturer for professional sharpening. To hold down shipping and handling costs, the tools are returned at the same time that an order for more tool inventory is placed; then all the tools, new and re-sharpened, are shipped back to the U.S. together. So allow six to eight weeks for the round trip. Tool orders are placed about 4 times a year; please call or email alex@imcclains.com for the approximate date of the next order. The price for sharpening is only $4.00 per tool.
In the package with the tools, include a note telling us you are sending them to be sharpened. Do not include payment. We will send the tools to Japan and notify you of the total due, including return shipping, when the tools arrive back.
Takenokawa Replacement
Have an expert replace the worn out barengawa (bamboo baren cover) on your baren with a new takenokawa (bamboo sheath).
Julie Padgett has years of experience and does a fine job. The baren pictured here is one she did.
Call Julie at 541-479-1805 or email
julieannpadgett@hotmail.com.