Forge your own knife in Kyoto with expert guidance. Experience the thrill of blacksmithing and create a unique keepsake. Book your adventure today.
Forge your own knife in Kyoto with expert guidance. Experience the thrill of blacksmithing and create a unique keepsake. Book your adventure today.
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studio NIN - This immersive experience offers a comprehensive understanding of “forging.” Participants will learn to use the tools and craft a knife following the traditional Japanese kitchen knife-making process. It’s an unforgettable journey.
This experience includes:
- Dressing in traditional attire
- Learning to use the tools
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Forging
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- studio NIN - This immersive experience offers a comprehensive understanding of “forging.” Participants will learn to use the tools and craft a knife following the traditional Japanese kitchen knife-making process. It’s an unforgettable journey.
This experience includes:
- Dressing in traditional attire
- Learning to use the tools
- Forging
- Sharpening a knife
- Polishing the knives
- Don a traditional goldsmith outfit for a truly authentic experience!
- Discover the art of knife-making using the traditional Japanese kitchen knife process
- “Forging” is the centerpiece of this experience, so no prior knife-making experience is necessary!
The knife size is approximately 13 to 15 centimeters.
(As each knife is handmade, size may vary by individual.)
Larger knives require more time and resources.
For instance, a standard cooking knife typically takes over 5 hours and costs more than $400.
At studio NIN, we aim to make forging accessible to as many people as possible, offering a two and a half hour session.
Additionally, there are no wooden handles.
This knife is crafted using a traditional and straightforward method, with an iron handle.

- English Guide
- A set of tools used to make knives
- Uniform
- English Guide
- A set of tools used to make knives
- Uniform
- Snacks
- Private transportation
- Snacks
- Private transportation
Mao, your instructor, is a seasoned knife expert with over a decade of experience in sharpening knives. He will guide you through the knife-making process in a straightforward manner, perfect for beginners. While some tasks may be hazardous, rest assured. The highlight of the experience is “forging,” where hot iron is repeatedly hammered. Detailed…
Mao, your instructor, is a seasoned knife expert with over a decade of experience in sharpening knives. He will guide you through the knife-making process in a straightforward manner, perfect for beginners. While some tasks may be hazardous, rest assured. The highlight of the experience is “forging,” where hot iron is repeatedly hammered. Detailed instruction on proper hammer use will be provided.
Video and photography options are available. For any inquiries about the experience, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Children under 15 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.