Terms and Conditions

Handles & Sayas

We are not a custom knifemaker therefore we cannot provide detailed, custom level service. While we try our best to provide what you want (in terms of horn color, texture, if it is really blonde, or really marble or with stripes, etc), we simply cannot go through our handle inventory and find the "best" one for you; nor we are able to go through all our knife blanks to measure the exact profile for you. Please direct such requests to custom makers. 

  

Credit Card Payment

Due to high amount of credit card fraud, Knives and Stones reserves the right to cancel any credit card payment. You are encouraged to pay via PayPal, which give more protection to both you and K&S. We may cancel any credit card payment that deemded unsafe.

 

Shipping

We ship via USPS with in United States. At this stage we are not shipping outside of US.

  

Order Cancellation

We reserve the right to cancel any orders that are are not able to fulfill because of longer than expected lead time, or deemed unsafe. 

 

Foreign Exchange

The site may show you USD, EURO, GBP, but it is billed in Australian Dollar. There may incur foreign exchange fee on top of the shown amount, this has nothing to do with Knives and Stones, and the exact amount is bank specific. It is your responsiblity to check with your bank. It is not our responsibility to pay for your forex fee.

 

Customs Clearance and Duty / Tax

Customer is responsible for the clearance of the orders and paying the necessary tax / duty. K&S is not responsible for any delay or other issues caused by the customs clearance process. Should the buyer decline to pay for the local tax and the item is sent back to us, buyer is responsible for the shipping, both ways. 

 

Product not as described, or damgaged upon arrival

Please send me an email directly at: sales@knivesandstones.com or via the contact us page. Usually a replacement will be send out.

 

Copyright of images

All the images displayed at www.knivesandstones.com are the property of Knives and Stones. Any unauthorized use of the images without permission is forbidden.

 

Disclaimer 

Japanese handforged knives are unique to each other therefore the information published  on th product information could change without notice. While these knives and sold in an "as is" basis, Knives and Stones does guarantee a strict QC. 

 

Privacy 

Knives and Stones will not disclose your personal information to third party under any circumstance. 

 

Returns Policy

You may return or exchange new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).

You should expect to receive your refund or exchange within four days of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

No returns are accepted without the invoice. No returns are accepted if the items are not in their original sell-able condition. 

Any damage caused by the user such as, but not limited to, misuse, improper care or storage, bad sharpening technique, will render the item not eligible for any return, exchange or refund.

User is responsible to pack the item well, post the item using traceable service and insure the item in the case of a return. 10% restocking fee applies, if you receive your item as "free shipping", you will also be charged with any shipping cost. 

Special orders are not eligible for any exchange, return or refund.

Should the item be sent back for exchange or warranty purpose, we will only reimburse the postage of the knife, unfortunately we will not be able to refund any insurance. 

If an order is return because of change of mind; of incorrect address; buyer not reachable or decline to pay for your local tax; buyer is responsible to pay for the shipping, both ways.