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Kyoto: Custom Japanese Knife-Making Workshop in Arashiyama
Kyoto: Custom Japanese Knife-Making Workshop in Arashiyama
About this experience
Discover Japanese kitchen knives in Arashiyama. The Beginner workshop focuses on traditional sharpening. Sharpen a Japanese kitchen knife with its handle already attached, then take it home.
Blade selection, handle fitting, handle changes, and initial stamping are not included. The Custom workshop includes choosing from several available blade types, sharpening the blade, fitting the provided handle, and finishing the knife. The handle type cannot be selected. Take your completed kitchen knife home. Initial stamping is available for an extra fee in the Custom workshop and is not included in the workshop price. No previous experience is required. The approximately 1-hour workshop is easy to combine with sightseeing in Arashiyama.