Wade Hardware

09/30/2026

A little Japanese craftsmanship just landed at Wade Hardware.
For the folks who appreciate a tool that’s as much craftsmanship as it is hardware, take a look at these beauties:
Yosh*taka Bench Chisel (Oire Nomi) — made in Banshu Miki, Japan, a region famous for traditional forged edged tools. Yosh*taka chisels use White Paper steel laminated to soft iron, with Japanese red-oak handles. They’re handmade, so each one has a little character of its own.
Kisaku Kanna — a traditional Japanese smoothing plane made by master craftsman Seisuke Mizuno of the Mizuno Kanna Factory in Echigo Yoita, Niigata. Mizuno is a fourth-generation plane maker, began learning the trade at age 15, and was officially certified as a Traditional Craftsman in 2001. His family’s plane-making roots stretch back to the early 1900s.
Kagura Ko-Kanna — the smaller plane pictured here, also crafted by Seisuke Mizuno. It uses Togo steel, traditionally suited for harder woods, paired with wrought iron and a Japanese white-oak body.
And unlike the Western planes most of us grew up with, a Japanese kanna is pulled toward you instead of pushed away — allowing for incredibly thin, smooth shavings when properly tuned.
Basically: old-school Japanese woodworking craftsmanship sitting right here in an old-school Oregon hardware store. We think they fit in pretty nicely.

Come in and take a look
Wade Hardware
400 SW 2nd St
Corvallis, OR
Open Everyday 7am to 6pm

09/27/2026

A LITTLE FRENCH CUTLERY HAS FOUND ITS WAY TO WADE HARDWARE!
We’re mighty excited to now be carrying Opinel Knives.

We’ve brought in the classic Opinel No. 6 and the big ol’ Opinel No. 12, plus natural sharpening stones in both small and large sizes.
Opinel knives have been around since 1890, which means they’ve had well over a century to figure out how to make a good pocket knife. Simple. Useful. Handsome. No batteries, apps, or Bluetooth required.
And when your trusty blade starts getting a little more “butter knife” than “pocket knife,” give it a few passes on one of our natural sharpening stones and put that edge back where it belongs.
AND… just in time for mushroom season in the PNW the Opinel Mushroom Knife!
This clever little foraging knife has a curved blade for cutting mushroom stems and a boar-bristle brush right on the handle for brushing away dirt before your prized forest treasure ever reaches the kitchen.
Basically, it’s a fancy little mushroom-hunting sidekick. And frankly, we think it’s pretty darn cool.
Come take a look at the new Opinel goods at Wade Hardware; where we appreciate a good tool, a sharp blade, and wandering around the Oregon woods looking for dinner.
Wade Hardware • Since 1865
400 SW 2nd Street
Corvallis, OR
Open 7 days a week • 7am–6pm

09/06/2026

Well, apparently Wade Hardware is now offering wildlife encounters.
Caught something moving out of the corner of my eye and thought, “There is NO way that’s a lizard in here.” So naturally, I ignored it… until I saw it AGAIN a little while later.
This time I sprang into highly trained hardware-store-lizard-rescue mode: clear bucket over the top, carefully slid a piece of cardboard underneath, and voilà one tiny reptile safely contained.
My coworker gave him a walk one block east to 1st Street and released him back into the wild, where he can continue doing whatever suspicious little lizard business brought him into the hardware store in the first place.
We’ve decided to call him Wade.
Best guess is he’s either a Common Fence Lizard or a juvenile Western Crocodile Lizard. Either way, he came in, browsed for a bit, and left without buying a single thing, the nerve!!

Stop by, you never know what you will find.
Wade Hardware
400 SW 2nd St
Corvallis, OR
Open everyday 7am to 6pm

08/26/2026

Bathroom mostly done. Because apparently once everyone else finishes their part, that’s when my part begins.
I really didn’t want to lose the original baseboards, but they were looking every bit as tired as I felt. So I gave them some love with Howard Restor-A-Finish and WOW they came back beautifully without losing all that old-house character.
New floor ✔
Original baseboards saved ✔
Project finally finished-ish ✔
My sanity… questionable. ?
I’m so happy with how it turned out. Sometimes the old stuff just needs a little help, not a trip to the dumpster. ❤️

08/14/2026

*NEW* Product Alert!!
Brown Duck Double-Front Carpenter Dungarees are our ultra-durable professional grade premium work pants. With double knees and 3 pocket styling, they're built to take on the toughest jobs with American Made pride.

Features:
14oz Heavy Weight 100% Cotton Duck
Full front knees with opening for knee pad inserts
Zipper fly
Made using USA planted, grown & harvested cotton.

Stop by & try on a pair today!
Wade Hardware
400 SW 2nd Street
Corvallis, OR
Open everyday 7am to 6pm

08/07/2026

Apparently the Gorilla Dump Cart is so handy, it may not survive your next family BBQ
I brought mine along to haul stuff around, and my sister thought it was so cool that she promptly claimed it for herself and said: “You’re not getting this back.”
So… I guess I need another one.
These carts are great for hauling yard debris, firewood, gardening supplies, coolers, BBQ gear—or apparently becoming your sister’s newest favorite possession.

Stop by Wade Hardware and grab a Gorilla Dump Cart of your own.
400 SW 2nd Street
Corvallis, OR
Open everyday 7am to 6pm

Just maybe don’t let your family try it

07/24/2026

Take the guesswork out of watering with the Orbit B-hyve Watering Timer! 🌿💧

Want a greener yard, healthier plants, and less hassle? The Orbit B-hyve makes watering simple. This smart watering timer helps automate your watering schedule and lets you manage your system right from your phone.

Why people love it:

Easy-to-use app control
Set custom watering schedules
Manual watering option when you need it
Smart features that can help reduce water waste
Great for keeping gardens, flower beds, and lawns watered more efficiently

The B-hyve system is designed to make outdoor watering more convenient while helping you stay on top of changing conditions. It’s a handy option for busy gardeners or anyone who wants to upgrade from a basic timer.

Stop by and check one out if you’re ready to make watering a little smarter!
Wade Hardware
Open every day 7am–6pm

07/17/2026

NEW PRODUCT AT WADE HARDWARE: COPPER SULFATE!

Copper sulfate is a powerful, versatile product that may be used for:

🔹 Controlling algae in ponds and other approved water systems
🔹 Treating certain fungi and plant diseases
🔹 Controlling roots in sewer and drain lines
🔹 Other agricultural, garden and property-maintenance applications listed on the product label

⚠️ Please use responsibly! Copper sulfate is a chemical product and should never be used casually. Always read and follow the complete package instructions, wear the recommended protective equipment and keep it away from children, pets and unintended plants or waterways. Only use it for purposes specifically listed on the label.

Not sure whether it’s the right product for your project? Stop by Wade Hardware and ask us!

📍 Wade Hardware — serving Corvallis since 1865
400 SW 2nd St. Corvallis, OR
🕖 Open every day, 7 a.m.–6 p.m.

07/12/2026

🔨 We’re Celebrating 1 Year! 🔨

It’s hard to believe it’s already been one year since we opened our doors as Wade Hardware! We couldn’t have made it through our first year without the incredible support of our customers, neighbors, friends, and community.

Thank you for shopping local, sharing our posts, recommending us to friends, asking us strange hardware questions, and keeping us busy finding that one tiny screw you absolutely need.

We’re proud to continue the long hardware-store tradition in this historic building, and we’re excited to see what the next year brings.

Stop by and celebrate with us—we’re open every day from 7am–6pm!

Here’s to many more years of projects, repairs, good conversations, and helping you find the right doohickey.

Wade Hardware
400 SW 2nd Street
Corvallis, OR

06/20/2026