Kyoto Knife Making Workshop

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What's included

  • Personal experience of making a small sword under the guidance of a master swordsmith

  • A wooden box to hold your memorable works

  • Materials for making swords

What's not included

  • Traveling expenses

  • English interpreter

  • Food and drinks

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Craft your own traditional knife under the expert guidance of a master swordsmith in Kyoto's last swordsmithing forge. On this unique cultural experience, you'll learn about the traditional process of Japanese swordsmithing, with the same materials and techniques used to make a long sword. At the end of this experience, you can take home a beautiful knife of your own making. * At the forge, you will meet a friendly and knowledgeable swordsmith who will guide you through the steps of creating your own folded steel blade. You'll absorb a variety of knowledge about this traditional craft, including the characteristics of the material and the process involved in making a long sword. During the forging process, you can admire the natural beauty of the Kameoka area, just as the samurai did centuries ago. * Your own hand-crafted blade will be yours to take home and cherish forever at the end.

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Duration: 4h
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How to get there?

Shodai Forge

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