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Seki Knife Making Workshop: Hand-Draw & Etch Your Damascus Blade
Gifu Prefecture, Japan
$259.56
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Overview
Gifu, renowned for its rich history in sword making, invites you to forge your very own Damascus kitchen knife under the expert guidance of seasoned craftsmen. This immersive experience not only allows you to create a stunning blade but also teaches you the essential art of knife sharpening, ensuring your creation remains a culinary companion for years to come.
- 🏷️ Japanese Damascus Kitchen Knife: Craft a versatile knife perfect for everyday culinary tasks, complete with a hand-drawn blade design and Damascus etching.
- 🏷️ Folding Damascus Hunting Knife: Create a portable and practical knife ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, designed for both functionality and style.
- 🏷️ Chinese Damascus Kitchen Knife: Master the art of traditional Chinese cooking with a knife tailored for precision and authenticity.
- 🗓️ Enjoy a comprehensive 2.5-hour workshop that includes personal instruction from a master craftsman with over 50 years of experience.
- 🔪 Experience the thrill of testing your knife's sharpness by cutting fresh vegetables, showcasing the exceptional quality of your creation.
- 🏛️ Visit the G.SAKAI Knife Museum, where you’ll explore rare cutlery exhibits and learn about the rich history of knife making in Seki City.
- 🛠️ Utilize all workshop tools and safety equipment, ensuring a hands-on and secure crafting experience.
- 🚉 Conveniently located just 1.5 to 2 hours by train from Kyoto, making it an easy day trip for travelers.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Make your Japanese Damascus knife in Samurai Sword town of Gifu
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Use of all workshop tools and safety equipment
- Visit to the G.SAKAI Knife Museum
- Personal instruction from a master knife craftsman with over 50 years of experience
- Full-size Damascus kitchen knife to complete and take home
- Hand-drawn blade design and Damascus etching
- Choice of Santoku, Gyuto, Nakiri, or Bunka, subject to availability
- Polishing, sharpening, and test-cutting experience
Meeting point
At Knife Museum which is Canadian style log house just next to G.SAKAI's factory.
Return details
At Knife Museum which is Canadian style log house just next to G.SAKAI's factory.
Seki City in Gifu Prefecture is one of Japan’s historic blade-making centers, with a knife and sword-making tradition dating back to the 13th century.
In this hands-on workshop at G.SAKAI, a respected Japanese knife maker, you will make your own Damascus knife and take it home on the same day. This is not just a factory visit. You will help complete a real Japanese knife that you can use or keep as a personal piece from Japan.
Choose from several knife options, depending on availability and price, such as a Damascus kitchen knife, hunting knife, folding knife, or Chinese-style kitchen knife. Kitchen knife options may include Santoku, Gyuto, Nakiri, or Bunka. With guidance from an experienced craftsman, you will assemble, polish, sharpen, finish, and engrave your name on the blade.
A special highlight is the sharpness test with vegetable. You might be surprised at sharpness of your own knife.
You will also visit the Knife Museum next to G.SAKAI’s factory, where you can see rare knives and cutlery exhibits.
Seki is an easy day trip from Nagoya. It can also fit into a route from Kyoto or Osaka via Nagoya, or as a craft stop before Gero Onsen, Takayama, or Magome-juku.
In this hands-on workshop at G.SAKAI, a respected Japanese knife maker, you will make your own Damascus knife and take it home on the same day. This is not just a factory visit. You will help complete a real Japanese knife that you can use or keep as a personal piece from Japan.
Choose from several knife options, depending on availability and price, such as a Damascus kitchen knife, hunting knife, folding knife, or Chinese-style kitchen knife. Kitchen knife options may include Santoku, Gyuto, Nakiri, or Bunka. With guidance from an experienced craftsman, you will assemble, polish, sharpen, finish, and engrave your name on the blade.
A special highlight is the sharpness test with vegetable. You might be surprised at sharpness of your own knife.
You will also visit the Knife Museum next to G.SAKAI’s factory, where you can see rare knives and cutlery exhibits.
Seki is an easy day trip from Nagoya. It can also fit into a route from Kyoto or Osaka via Nagoya, or as a craft stop before Gero Onsen, Takayama, or Magome-juku.
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Seki Knife Making Workshop: Hand-Draw & Etch Your Damascus Blade
Gifu Prefecture, Japan
$259.56
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!