Beginner friendly Knife sharpening and fitting handle workshop
Description
The craftsman teaching the sharpening and handle attachment has trained at a knife shop with over 150 years of history. Because he has undergone all-round training in sharpening, handle attachment, and even engraving, he is able to offer both sharpening and handle attachment workshops. 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.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- we have a toilet.
Reviews(12)
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!
We had a fantastic morning with Tatsu. He was a very patient and kind teacher, explaining each step clearly and helping us throughout the process. Not only did we walk away with a beautiful knife each - but we now know how to keep them well cared for and sharp. If you’re in Kyoto you need to add this to your to do list!
This was such an amazing experience. Absolutely worth it for the price, and even more! Yu is such an experienced and patient teacher, he made sure our knives were absolutely perfect before masterfully helping us assemble the blade with the handle. They have a great selection of both blades and handles. We are SO HAPPY with the results! Not only will we be using these knives forever, but the sharpening techniques we learned will be so so so useful for years to come. I would HIGHLY recommend this experience to anyone who loves cooking at home or even just appreciates the beauty of knife-making!
