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[Kyoto] Kyoto: Authentic Knife-Making Experience at a Blacksmith Shop
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22,000 JPY

Overview
  • Change into a traditional goldsmith outfit for an authentic experience!
  • Learn how to make a knife using the traditional process of making Japanese kitchen knives
  • Process of "forging" is the key in this experience so no worries even if you've never tried making knives!
  • **The size of the knife is approximately 13 to 15 centimeters. **(Because it is handmade, it may vary depending on the person.)
  • Bigger knives cost more time and money. For example, for a regular cooking knife, it usually takes more than 5 hours and costs more than $400.
  • At studio NIN, we want as many people as possible to experience forging, so we offer a two and a half hour experience. Also, there are no wooden handles.
  • This knife is made using a traditional and simple method, and the handle is also made of iron.
What to expect

Dive into a extremely valuable and authentic blacksmithing experience in Kyoto! You will get to make a very practical knife in this experience, which is perfect for a souvenir to take home and a great memory in Japan. The instructors are professional knife makers so don't worry even if you've had zero experience. Tackle the tasks together and create your one and only knife!

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