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Knife Making Experience Taught by a Swordsmith

Experience ancient blacksmithing and bladesmithing techniques in an inviting atmosphere. Create a Japanese all purpose knife with the guidance of a master blacksmith who has dedicated his life to the creation of tools too numerous to count.

From43,200(JPY)
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Adult (13-99)
Child (3-12)
Infant (0-2)

Highlights

  • Work with a dedicated knife-making master with more than 65years of experience (68years to be exact).
  • Create your own one-of-a-kind knife with your name inscribed on it.
  • Visit a very real and daily used forge and learn ancient knife-making techniques to transform a block of metal into a useful kitchen tool.
  • Exeperience life at a different pace in rural Japan and see the small town atmosphere come to life right in front of your eyes.
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Description

Take a step back in time and off the road most travelled in Okuizumo; a charming rural town with a long history of iron making. Experience ancient blacksmithing and bladesmithing techniques in an inviting atmosphere. Create a Japanese all purpose knife with the guidance of a master blacksmith who has dedicated his life to the creation of tools too numerous to count. Be amazed as he walks you through the process of shaping a block of metal into a knife and forging your very own personalised knife. Have your name inscribed on the blade itself and take home a momento that will always remind you of an experience that connects you with local people and traditional Japanese crafts.

Itinerary

1 After registration, explanation of precautions, etc.
2 Introduction and Attire Change (30 min.):You can familiarize yourself with the production procedures, change into suitable attire, and prepare for a hands-on experience.
3 Knife Making Experience (120 min.):Dive into the craft as you, with the guidance of the craftsman, forge and shape your kitchen knife through the fascinating processes of tapping and heating.
4 Engraving and Completion (30 min.):As a craftsman engraves your chosen name or characters on the finished knife, add a personal touch. Witness the final steps as the handle is attached, ensuring sharpness and completeness.
5 Dismissal.

Overview

  • Price per knife (tax incl.)

    1 knife 46,800 (JPY)
    2 knife 43,200(JPY)

  • Set Dates

    weekdays

  • Excluded Dates

    Saturday, Sunday, holidays,
    and New year holiday season

  • Meeting time and place

    Unshu Chuzen Knives
    15 minutes before the start time

  • Time Required

    180 min.

  • Maximum number of participants

    Min 1/ Max 3

  • Language support

    English interpreter staff

  • Japanese Level

    None

Inclusions

  • cost of the experience, insurance,Knife fee
  • Accompaniment by an English-speaking interpreter throughout the tour.

Other (Notes)

・Wearing clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty is preferable. There is a minor possibility that clothes could get smudged.
・Please wear suitable attire for phyiscal work.
・In summer the workshop can heat up, please be aware of the temperature and bring drinks and dress accordingly.

Travel planning and implementation

Tavikala.co.ltd
TEL：050-3559-0222
Registered Travel Agency with the Governor of Shimane Prefecture: Region -106
Shimane Governor-registered travel service arrangement business: No. 5 – Other

Cancellation Policy

(including 5% handling charge) for cancellations made within 7 days from the day before the start of the experience is as follows.

4 to 7 days before: 15%
Up to 3 days before: 25%
2 days before: 35%
The day before: 55%
The day of: 100%
No-show: 100%.

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