Japan · KNIFE MAKING EXPERIENCES
The 9 best knife making experiences you can book today, with the fare, the running time and who each one suits. Number one earned the slot; start there and work down.
Forge a Japanese kitchen knife in Kyoto with Mao and the team. Learn hammering, sharpening, and leave with a usable blade.
“Thanks for Taka and other staff members the whole session was very entertaning”
Asakusa knife workshop: choose a blade, learn Japanese knife history, sharpen and engrave your handle with your name, take it home.
“Very fun, and I loved how it was educational as well. Took way longer than I expected, so I’m very thankful that the staff were very accommodating with us going overtime. Debatable if I actually did a good job with either the sharpening or writing on the handle, but still pretty darn proud of the final knife I got! Very fun experience, definitely recommend!!”
Kyoto knife workshop teaches beginner sharpening and magnolia handle fitting, with engraving, small groups, and you take your knife home for $161.
“Fantastic experience by a very knowledgeable and dedicated bladesmith. I compared quite a few reviews prior to booking this for my son and I. Julio has lived in Japan for many years to study the art of Japanese steel and it shows. He makes all levels of experience feel extremely welcome and enjoyable. Can not recommend highly enough. Amazing what you pick up in only 2 hours.”
Make Tokyo soba in Kappabashi. Learn buckwheat noodles hands-on in a small 50-minute class, taste what you cut, take some home.
“I was really impressed! The entire process of soba making was so organized and clearly laid out. Even though the instructor didn't speak English, he somehow managed to be hysterically funny and got the message across without a fuss! A really fun, approachable, and delicious experience!”
Make your own Damascus-style kitchen knife in Seki, test it on fresh vegetables, learn samurai sword history, then enjoy Japanese lunch.
“My expectations were completely surpassed! The team of Sumi, Yoshi and Hiro put in a lot of effort and spoke perfect English, much better than me! We were allowed to make our own knives from blanks, received key rings, ate sushi prepared by a sushi master and received a sumi-e picture matching the motifs on our knives! At the end, we were allowed to try out our knives and then went to the forging museum. I can recommend it to anyone who is interested in Japanese culture or just interested in knives! Thank you very much for this day!”
Forge a Japanese kitchen knife in Kyoto, get dressed in traditional gear, learn hammering and sharpening, and take home a real blade.
“Loved it! It was great to experience blacksmithing in a traditional environment and I would highly recommend it.”
Tokyo’s Kappodo knife and sashimi workshop pairs guided whetstone sharpening with hands-on sashimi cutting, plus a zuke-don lunch and sake.
“Wonderful experience, learned a lot. The masters and trainers were lovely and patient with us. I felt very comfortable :)”
Make your own Damascus kitchen knife in Seki, Gifu with expert guidance, a sharpness test, lunch, and a mini souvenir.
“If you have any interest in knives at all, or simply wish to experience the practice that’s been ongoing at this location for over 100 years, this experience is a must. Even though I was late, the three people I met (Hiro, Sumi, and Yoshi) were supRead more”
Make a Damascus knife in Seki, tour the Knife Museum and G.SAKAI factory, then test your blade on fresh veggies and learn sharpening.
“it was such a wonderful experience, it was the highlight of the trip and it’s worth every penny! yoshi and sumi were such gracious host and made the workshop incredibly enjoyable. we made a detour just to come back for this workshop and iRead more”
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