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A traditional Japanese katana with a wooden handle and a decorative hilt, alongside a piece of calligraphy and a colorful illustration. 3
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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿8,539 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • This is not a standard name-engraving workshop.

    You will hand-draw your own name, message, symbol, or small illustration directly onto the Damascus blade. Your freehand design is then revealed through the etching process together with the distinctive Damascus pattern.

    Working side by side with a master knife craftsman with more than 50 years of experience, you will complete your knife, polishing, freehand blade design, etching, sharpening, and test cutting. The craftsman personally guides each guest at their own pace, so complete beginners can participate with confidence.

    More than simply making a knife, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy relaxed conversation with an experienced craftsman and ask questions about Japanese steel, polishing, sharpening, knife care, blade shapes, and the skills he has developed over five decades.

    After completed your knife, you can take home a full-size, practical Damascus kitchen knife carrying your own handwriting or artwork on the same day.

Activity location

  • G. Sakai Knife Museum
    • 3 7-chōme
    • 501-3821, Seki, Gifu, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • G. Sakai Knife Museum
    • 3 7-chōme
    • 501-3821, Seki, Gifu, Japan

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Make your Japanese Damascus knife in Samurai Sword town of Gifu

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:30
Price details
฿8,538.65 x 1 Adult฿8,538.65
Total
Price is ฿8,538.65
Until Sun, 4 Oct

Make a Damascus hunting knife

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

Make a Damascus Hunting Knife: You can choose another type of knife also

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:30
Price details
฿12,807.98 x 1 Adult฿12,807.98
Total
Price is ฿12,807.98
Until Sun, 4 Oct

Make a Damascus Chinese knife

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

Make a Damascus Chinese Knife: You can choose a Damascus Chinese Kitchen Knife also.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:30
Price details
฿14,515.71 x 1 Adult฿14,515.71
Total
Price is ฿14,515.71
Until Sun, 4 Oct
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Polishing, sharpening, and test-cutting experience
  • Inclusions
    Choice of Santoku, Gyuto, Nakiri, or Bunka, subject to availability
  • Inclusions
    Hand-drawn blade design and Damascus etching
  • Inclusions
    Full-size Damascus kitchen knife to complete and take home
  • Inclusions
    Personal instruction from a master knife craftsman with over 50 years of experience
  • Inclusions
    Visit to the G.SAKAI Knife Museum
  • Inclusions
    Use of all workshop tools and safety equipment

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
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • You can easily join for a day trip, roughly 1.5~2 hours by train from Kyoto

Activity itinerary

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.

Location

Activity location

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    G. Sakai Knife Museum
    • 3 7-chōme
    • 501-3821, Seki, Gifu, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    G. Sakai Knife Museum
    • 3 7-chōme
    • 501-3821, Seki, Gifu, Japan

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