Beginner friendly Knife sharpening & fitting handle workshop
483536P1
483536P1
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Overview
Also, while the knife blade tends to get the most attention, please don’t overlook the variety of handles made from different types of wood! Through the sharpening experience, we hope you will appreciate the sharpness of Japanese knives, and through the handle attachment experience, the beauty and variety of knife handles.
Tour at a glance
What's included
- work gloves, package, working clothes and apron
- English guide is available
- knife and handle fee
- workshop fee
Not included
- extra knife purchasing in a shop ※Extra purchasing of knife will cost you around 10,000-50,000 JPY.
- choosing other type of handle except magnolia ※Other handles will cost you around 3,000-9,000 JPY.
What you'll do
1. We will explain the precautions before starting the workshop. 2. You will experience knife sharpening. Before sharpening the knife you purchased, you will practice sharpening with a practice knife. 3. After finishing sharpening the knife you purchased, we will proceed to the handle attachment. ※During the handle attachment experience, you will wear gloves as the metal part of the handle will be heated. 4. Once the sharpening and handle attachment experiences are finished, we will package the knife nicely for you to take home. ※Please select your desired knife in advance.
Meeting & pickup
Everyone meets at the start point.
Schedule
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- we have a toilet.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
Julio lead and taught our class. We learned about the history of knife making as well as how to sharpen and properly care for these knives. My husband and I picked two different types of knives for two completely different purposes. Julio was very kind and patient talking about the knives usage as well as how they both need to be sharpened differently. We actually got to practice sharpening the knives we got to take home. We then got to help fit the handles onto our blades. Highly recommend this experience for anyone interested in getting a blade in japan so you know how to care for it and keep it sharpened.
Wonderful experience actually learnt how to sharpen knives l surprised myself felt very confident when I left loved it
Julio is very nice and professional. He tought us everything about knife sharpening in a light manner.
Absolutely great experience, from learning how to get the angle right on the blade, the knowledge shared aroud how the blades are made
great experience and gentle people, we learned how to properly sharpen the blade, which is included on the price expect if you choose uogrades recommended
Great way to learn knife sharpening techniques and get a knife. My wife and I both learned a lot. Just do it!
Wonderful time with Tatsu learning how to properly sharpen the beautiful knives we picked out. Such a cool experience!
Absolutely keep this in mind when here in Tokyo. I was taught knife sharpening using a 225 and 1000 wet stone by Tatsu; he was very skilled, patient, loved his work and spoke perfect English and walked away with a knife I had sharpened by myself. Thank you!
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 2h.
Is hotel pickup included?
Everyone meets at the start point.
Can I cancel for free?
Yes. Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.
On which days does it run?
It runs Every day. Starts 10:30, 13:00, 16:00
How fast is the booking confirmed?
Instantly. Your e-ticket arrives by e-mail right after booking.
Is this a private tour?
No, this is a shared group experience.
Where do I complete the booking?
On viator.com, a Tripadvisor company, with live availability and secure payment. TourViaGo is a Global Partner of Viator.
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