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Authentic Knife Making Experience at a Blacksmith in Kyoto

By Atelier NIN
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is CHF 120 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Your teacher, Mao, is a knife professional who has been sharpening knives for over 10 years. He will help you make your knives in an easy-to-understand way, even if you are a beginner. Some dangerous work is involved, but don't worry. The main event of the experience is “forging. The hot iron is struck repeatedly with a hammer. We will carefully teach you how to use the hammer correctly.
Video and photography are also available. If you have any questions about the experience, please feel free to contact us.

Children under 15 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Activity location

  • studio NIN 八瀬
    • 168-1 Yasenosechō
    • 601-1254, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • studio NIN 八瀬
    • 168-1 Yasenosechō
    • 601-1254, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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Authentic Knife Making Experience at a Blacksmith in Kyoto

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 14:30
Price details
CHF 120.18 x 1 AdultCHF 120.18
Total
Price is CHF 120.18

Knife with a Wooden Handle

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Knife with a Wooden handle: For the standard plan(24,000yen),the knife is all made of iron, if you want a wooden handle, please choose this plan.

Language options: English
Starting time: 14:30
Price details
CHF 145.22 x 1 AdultCHF 145.22
Total
Price is CHF 145.22
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    English Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    A set of tools used to make knives
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Uniform
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Snacks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Private transport

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Through this experience, you will learn about “forging” in depth. You will learn how to use the tools and make a knife using the same traditional process as Japanese kitchen knives. It will be an experience you will never forget. This experience includes 1. Change into a traditional goldsmith outfit for an authentic experience! 2. Learn how to make a knife using the traditional process of making Japanese kitchen knives 3. Process of "forging" is the key in this experience! No worries even if you're a beginner! 4. Sharpening the knife. 5. Polishing the knife and your masterpiece is completed! The size of the knife is approximately 13 to 15 centimetres, depends on the person. At studio NIN, we want as many people as possible to experience forging, so we offer a 2.5 hours experience to make a small size knife. NOTICE:We have two studios in Kyoto.Our staff will message you prior to your visit to confirm which location you should attend,「Studio NIN Yase」 or「Studio NIN Kendo」.Please check the address, thanks!

Location

Activity location

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    studio NIN 八瀬
    • 168-1 Yasenosechō
    • 601-1254, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    studio NIN 八瀬
    • 168-1 Yasenosechō
    • 601-1254, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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