Seki: Create Your Own Hand-Designed Damascus Japanese Knife

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Before you book

Seki, in Gifu, not Sakai. The day runs from Sekitomioka Station and back: the workshop at the G. Sakai Knife Museum (about 2.5 hours), lunch at a local restaurant (1 hour), then the Seki Swordsmith Museum (1 hour). Up to 5 people.
The blade is full-size Damascus: you polish it, draw your own name, message or picture on it, etch the design in, sharpen it and test the edge. Pick a santoku, gyuto, nakiri or bunka, subject to availability on the day.
The price covers the knife, a Japanese lunch, museum entry, a certificate of completion, a limited-time necklace souvenir, English-speaking support and transport by vehicle.
For adults only (not suitable for under-18s). With large luggage, let the tour company know in advance; Nagoya is the easiest base for the day. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours ahead; you can reserve now and pay later.

About This Experience

Seki, not Sakai: MOST JAPAN meets you at Sekitomioka Station for a workshop at the G. Sakai Knife Museum. You polish, draw on, etch and sharpen a full-size Damascus blade, and the knife is yours.

Highlights

Hand-draw your own name, message, symbol, or small artwork on a Damascus blade
Reveal your design together with the Damascus pattern through etching
Learn polishing and sharpening from a craftsman with over 50 years of experience
Take home the full-size Japanese kitchen knife you worked on the same day
Enjoy Authentic Japanese Cuisine lunch after completing your knife

What's Included

✓ Full-size Damascus kitchen knife to complete and take home
✓ Choice of knife styles: Santoku, Gyuto, Nakiri, or Bunka
✓ Hand-drawn blade design and Damascus etching
✓ Polishing, sharpening, and test-cutting experience
✓ Personal instruction from a master knife craftsman with over 50 years of experience
✓ Japanese cuisine Lunch
✓ Souvenir of necklace (limited-time gift)
✓ Certificate of completion
✓ English speaking guide and support
✓ Entry fee (Museum)
✓ Licensed transportation in Luxury Vehicle

Good to Know

You can take home your personalized knife on the same day.
You can choose from Santoku, Gyuto, Nakiri, or Bunka, depending on availability on the day.
This experience is suitable for beginners.
Seki is easiest to visit as a day trip from Nagoya or Kyoto.
If you plan to continue to Gero, Takayama, or Magome-juku after the experience, please check train and bus schedules in advance.
Please contact the tour company in advance if you are traveling with large luggage.