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Gifu Samurai Sword Town;Japanese Damascus Knife Making Experience
Japanese Damascus knife making in Samurai Sword town of Gifu
Japanese Damascus knife making in Samurai Sword town of Gifu
Gifu Samurai Sword Town;Japanese Damascus Knife Making Experience
Gifu Samurai Sword Town;Japanese Damascus Knife Making Experience

Gifu Samurai Sword Town;Japanese Damascus Knife Making Experience

By MOST JAPAN
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$342 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Craft and Test Your Knife
Under the guidance of skilled craftsmen, you'll forge a stunning Damascus kitchen knife. Once completed, you'll test its sharpness by cutting fresh vegetables, experiencing first-hand the exceptional quality of your creation. You may be amazed at just how sharp your knife is!

Learn the Art of Sharpening
Throughout the knife-making process, you'll learn the essential skill of knife sharpening. This knowledge ensures you can easily maintain the razor-sharp edge of your knife, keeping it in prime condition for years to come.

Choose Your Perfect Knife
Select from three distinct types of knives to craft:

Japanese Damascus Kitchen Knife: Ideal for everyday culinary use.
Folding Damascus Hunting Knife: A versatile and portable option for outdoor enthusiasts.
Chinese Damascus Kitchen Knife: Perfect for traditional Chinese cooking techniques.
(Note: Prices vary based on the type of knife chosen.)

Join us for a memorable and educational experience.

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 30m2h 30m
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:30 am
Price details
AU$342.37 x 1 AdultAU$342.37

Total
Price is AU$342.37
Until Sun, 10 Nov
Make a Damascus hunting knife
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m2h 30m
  • English

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

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:30 am
Price details
AU$567.35 x 1 AdultAU$567.35

Total
Price is AU$567.35
Until Sun, 10 Nov
Make a Chinese Damascus knife
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m2h 30m
  • English

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

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:30 am
Price details
AU$635.82 x 1 AdultAU$635.82

Total
Price is AU$635.82
Until Sun, 10 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedInstructor for making knife
  • What's includedWhat's includedDamascus Knife set
  • What's includedWhat's includedWrite your name on the knife
  • What's includedWhat's includedTool for making knife
  • What's includedWhat's includedKnife Museum

Know before you book

  • 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

Activity itinerary

Seki City in Gifu Prefecture developed as a major centre for sword making as early as the 13th century thanks to rich deposits of iron sand in the local Nagaragawa River. During Edo period, there were several hundred blacksmiths producing a large number of Samurai Swords and knives. Today Seki is considered one of the world's three best places for cutlery manufacturing, together with Sheffield, UK, and Solingen, Germany. G.SAKAI is a leading Japanese knife producer with trade partners all over the world. The variety of their products and their high-quality knives have been acknowledged by many customers around the globe. G.SAKAI's knives are now used in various professional fields, such as cookery, hunting, outdoor sports, and something. In this activity, you will visit the Knife Museum, situated in attractive Canadian-style log house just next to G.SAKAI's factory. There you will see interesting rare items and cutlery exhibits from all over the world. Next you will enter the factory and see how quality of Japanese knives are made nowadays. Finally you will construct your own knife in the atelier by assembling, polishing, sharpening and writing your name on it with knife craftsman.

Location

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

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