Symphonies of Steel: Create Your Original Damascus Knife (Without Lunch)

Make your very own knife with your own hands from start to finish, from blade and handle sharpening, assembling, to engraving your name onto your handmade masterpiece. Choose from Gyuto and Santoku Damascus cooking knives, Damascus hunting knives and Damascus folding knives. ​ Then, enjoy a visit to the nearby Knife Museum and buy from a wide variety of top-quality knives available onsite.

From AUD $215

Highlights

  • The swordsmith SUMIO and the swordsmith YOSHIRO will warmly welcome you with top-class hospitality. Bring along any rusty coins and precious metals you may have and they will be polished to a shine!​

  • Duration

    3 hours

  • Offered in

    English

What is included

  • Pick up and drop off to either Sekitomioka Station or Minoota Station (if required)

  • Damascus knife set

  • Knife-making assistance

  • A visit to the Knife Museum

ITINERARY

Meeting / Pickup Point

Knife Museum
(7-3 Hiraga-cho, Seki-City, Gifu prefecture)

Start time

10:15:00

End point

Knife Museum
(7-3 Hiraga-cho, Seki-City, Gifu prefecture)

What To Expect

Meet master swordsmiths Sumio and Yoshiro, who welcome visitors with exceptional Japanese hospitality and a rare chance to witness traditional craftsmanship up close. At their workshop, you can bring rusty coins or precious metals and watch them be polished to a brilliant shine, offering a hands-on cultural experience that blends history, artistry, and authenticity. This unique encounter is perfect for travelers seeking unforgettable activities and a deeper connection to Japan’s rich sword-making heritage.

Schedule

・10:15 - Arrival at the Knife Museum, orientation, knife-making
・13:00 - Completion of handmade knife, photo-taking, handing over of certificate of completion

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    • Availability: 2025/4/1～2026/3/31 (Monday - Friday) Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays

    • Number of Participants 1 to 5 people

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