Create Your Original Damascus Knife in Seki

Why Join This Blade Experience?

• Hands-on artistry: Learn to assemble, sharpen, engrave—and keep—your own authentic Damascus knife.
• Cultural immersion: Discover Seki’s world-renowned cutlery traditions and visit the Knife Museum.
• Personal touch: Create a tool that’s both functional and meaningful—a souvenir you carry home.
• Small group, dedicated guidance: Max 5 participants per session, ideal for a deeply personalized experience.

• Available language: English
• Activity type: Small group workshop 
• Duration: 3 hours (without lunch) 〜4 hours (with lunch)
• Meeting point: Seki City Knife Museum

Craft Your Masterpiece in the City of Blades

Delve into the storied tradition of Japanese blade-making in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture—globally renowned as Japan’s “City of Blades.” This immersive workshop invites you to experience centuries-old craftsmanship firsthand as you create your own Damascus knife from start to finish. Under the guidance of expert artisans, you'll shape, assemble, sharpen, and engrave a blade that is both beautiful and uniquely your own.

This experience offers more than just technical skills—it’s a journey into the cultural heart of Japan’s cutlery heritage. With small group sizes limited to five participants, each session provides focused guidance and a deeply personal atmosphere. You’ll leave not only with a high-quality tool, but with a lasting memory and a tangible connection to one of Japan’s proudest artisanal traditions.

Additional Information

• Group size: Small group of 1 to 5 people
• Schedule: Monday - Friday (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays)
• Station pick‑up: Free pickup/drop-off from Nagaragawa Railway Sekitomioka or JR Mino‑Ōta stations available—just let us know your arrival time in advance.
• What’s Included:
  • Professional English-speaking guidance throughout the process
  • Choice of knife types: Gyuto, Santoku, kitchen knife, hunting knife, or folding knife
  • Full hands-on blade & handle assembly, polishing, sharpening
  • Personal engraving of your name or custom motif on your knife
  • Entry to the Knife Museum and browsing time
  • Optional transfer to local restaurant for a meal of sushi, tempura, eel or miso katsu (lunch not included in base experience)
• Cancellation Policy:
  • Up to 7 days before: 0%.
  • Between 7 days before and 4 days before: 50%.
  • 3 days before: 100%.

※ Things to know before booking:

Lunch option: Enjoy a meal at a local restaurant featuring sushi, tempura, eel, or miso katsu, arranged to your preferences. Afterward, you will be taken back to the station. Please note: restaurant availability may vary by schedule—please confirm in advance. (※ For vegetarian or dietary preferences, please let us know early.)

Makeup and engraving designs are tailored individually—come prepared with ideas!