Create Your Unique Knife: Japanese Knife Sharpening and Handling Experience

Highlights

• Choose from three types of knives: Deba, Yanagiba, or Santoku
• Learn precise knife sharpening techniques useful for everyday life
• Beginner-friendly! Craftsmen provide careful support
• Learn about the history of Japanese knives
• Take home your handmade knife! Personalization available

What to expect

Participate in a workshop to sharpen and handle Japanese knives. Choose from Santoku, Deba, or Yanagiba knives, and create your own original knife. Skilled craftsmen provide clear and careful instruction, making it beginner-friendly.

About this experience

Starting at

10:30, 13:00, 16:00

Schedule

1. —
   Meet at Japanese Knife Shop HIRAI
2. —
   【About the Owner: Tatsunari Hirai】

   Born in Tokyo in 1994, Tatsunari discovered a passion for Japanese knives during a Kyoto trip. After leaving an IT job, he trained in Sakai and now offers workshops to showcase Japanese knives' sharpness and quality, mainly to international visitors.
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   【Types of Knives】

   1. Deba Knife:For filleting fish; thick and heavy, good for bones.
   2. Santoku Knife: Ideal for meat, fish, and vegetables; very convenient for home cooking.
   3. Yanagiba Knife: Used for slicing sashimi and sushi; features a long, thin blade for smooth cuts and clean edges.
4. —
   Notes and Explanation

   craftsman will discuss important points for the experience and the history of Japanese knives.
5. —
   Sharpening Experience

   Start with a practice knife, then sharpen the knife you purchased.
6. —
   Handle Attachment

   Attach a handle to the sharpened knife by heating the tang, fitting the handle, and securing it with a mallet.
7. —
   Packaging

   The knife is packaged and handed to you.
8. —
   End of the Workshop

Location and Directions

• Check-in / Check-out

  Japanese Knife Shop HIRAI

  〒604-8061 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Shikibucho, 244

  

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