Japanese Knife Making Workshop (Sharpening, Engraving)

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Japanese Knife Making Workshop (Sharpening, Engraving)

Before you book

About 1.5 hours in Asakusa. The exact address comes with the booking; the operator asks you to get in touch if you have trouble finding it, and says it is reachable by public transport.
Included: a standard-size multi-purpose knife to take home, the sharpening and engraving, Japanese snacks and drinks, bilingual staff, gift packaging and a key-holder. Up to five blade types are offered; the larger usuba, deba and petit yanagiba cost extra.
Not included: transport to the venue and meals. Friends or family who come only to watch pay an observation fee on site. Taught in English; wheelchair accessible; suitable for beginners.
The operator asks you to put the knife box in your checked luggage, or the staff will show you how to ship the knife home. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

About This Experience

BAC's workshop in Asakusa: choose a ready-made blade, sharpen it on whetstones, engrave the handle and hammer it on. You take the knife home gift-packed, with a key-holder.

The sections below quote the operator's own listing. Where it says "we" or "us", that is the operator, so send questions such as dietary needs to them through your booking.

In the Operator's Own Words

Choose the type of knife suitable for you
Sharpen the blade and attach the handle to your knife
Learn about the history of Japanese knives and swords
Engrave sakura leaves or your name in Japanese on the handle
Take home a unique souvenir of your time in Japan

What's Included

✓ Standard size knife (multi-tasking) to take home
✓ Customized knife crafting experience
✓ Japanese snacks and drinks
✓ Bilingual staff assistance
✓ Aesthetic packaging
✓ Customized key-holder with a unique design as a present

Not Included

Additional fee for bigger types of knives (usuba, deba, and petit yanagiba)
Transportation to/from the activity location
Meals
Observation fee (in case relatives or friends would like to come along to watch the experience)

Good to Know

Don't hesitate to contact the activity provider in case you have trouble finding the place
Activity duration is approximately 1.5 hours
Accessible by public transport
Suitable for beginners; no prior experience required
Please, put your knife box (package provided) into the check-in luggage or we can teach you how to ship it!