Reservation | Making SANTOKU knife | 1 person | 35,000yen (deposit 5,000yen)のレビュー
Superb experience, very easy to follow, detailed and clear instructions. Would highly recommend to anyone interested in the knifemaking process!
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Laid in such a serene valley surrounded by beautiful mountains. I had a wonderful time at the Takefu Knife Village - it truly was an inspirational visit.
The shop was very nice and specially the mirrored knife display was a real piece of art! The viewable workshop gallery from the shop was also a unique and specially the viewing gallery to the shop was also awesome - the 5S in the shop can be much better!
Finally the knife making experience was awesome - it could have been more fruitful if the Master himself or the Guide could translate more details! Will do it again, see yaa!
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The trip and experience was unforgettable. The craftsmen and workers were amazing at their trade and very knowledgeable. I learned a lot and have a something very precious to take home with me. Thank you to the wonderful people there for this experience and opportunity.
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Thank you so much for your visit and thank you for joining our Santoku course, and your kind feedback as well. We are glad to know that you could have fun moment and have learned a lot in the lesson. Hope you enjoy cooking with your knife!
This course was amazing! Very easy to follow, with plenty of demonstrations and opportunities to ask questions. Got to experience several stages of the forging process as well as witness actual artisans plying their craft. If you are at all interested in Japanese-style forging, check them out
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I had a great time making my knife with the instructor, who spoke very good English, which was appreciated. The additional interpreter booked us a table at a local cafe for lunch which was nice as well.
Happy to say it was a 5 star experience and would recommend it to anyone looking to have a knife-making experience.
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I attended the knife making course in November 2025. I made a special stop at Tsuruga overnight so i could attend.
The class is hands on and this was the attraction. I learned to flatten and shape the blade before it was punched out. I quenched the blade, profiled and sharpened it before the handle was installed. The 2 artisans and 1 interpreter ensured a great experience and i could ask plenty of questions. The pace of work keeps it interesting. I highly recommend this course for blade nerds as well as novices interested in the craft.
I opted for a carbon steel blade and paid extra for a nicer handle. The blade was oiled and placed in a slip case and packed in a slender box. It’s ok for placing in your checked in suitcase.
There’s a place open nearby for lunch. A taxi ride from the train station is necessary to get to the forge. Dress with long sleeves and wear closed shoes.
The website was not easy to navigate to make the booking. This may be a suggestion for the future.
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Forging my own kitchen knife was a highlight of my trip to Japan. The course was led by a master craftsman and I learned a lot about metalworking. It's an impressive craft! It's definitely worth a visit!
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Thank you so much for visiting us and joining our Santoku course. We are glad to know that you enjoyed the time in the workshop a lot! Hope you enjoy using the knife you made a lot!
To experience knife making where the best knives in the world are made was truly a privilege. The interpreter was so helpful and we were blessed to have a delicious lunch together.
Masato san and Kawamoto san are excellent teachers. They demonstrated their skills and guided us on proper techniques.
The shirogami santoku that we forged is exceptionally sharp (owner of an aogami #2 santoku).
The Takefu Knife Village shop has a selection of incredible knives which you should consider purchasing whilst you are there.
This is definitely worth doing.
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Thank you so much for visiting us and joining our Santoku course! Also thank you so much for your kind feedback! We'll give your message to teachers for sure :) We hope you enjoy cooking using your original knives!
The experience was so much fun and Okada-san was a great instructor. They provided a great Japanese translator who was so kind and patient with us. I would highly recommend this course :)
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Thank you so much for visiting us and joining our workshop! We are glad to know that you liked the course a lot. We'll pass your message to the instructor and the translator :) Hope you enjoy using your knife!
This was a highlight of my visit to Japan. The staff were very accommodating and the instructor was very attentive in making sure we had a positive experience. I was delighted with the knife I made under his tutelage. The interpreter was very precise and also most hospitable. This is a once in a lifetime experience, not to be missed.
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Thank you so much for joining our workshop and thank you for your kind feedback! We are glad to know you liked it a lot. We hope you enjoy cooking with your original knife!
My brother and I took the one-day knifemaking course at Takefu Knife Village, and it was unforgettable. Though we spoke no Japanese, the staff provided an interpreter, making the day smooth and enjoyable. We worked with Master Nakayama, whose expressions and demos made everything clear. The workshop was lively, with smiths working all around. We used traditional tools to forge a santoku knife from a blank of carbon steel. Though our grinding wasn’t perfect, the final knives are functional and beautiful. Engraving our names in kanji/katakana was by far the hardest part! For about 35,000 yen (~$350 CAN), you get a full day experience, expert guidance, hands-on forging, and a handmade knife to take home - highly recommended!
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Thank you so much for visiting us and joining our workshop! Thank you for your kind feedback as well. We hope you enjoy cooking with your new knives :)
Highly recommended - our English translator and master knife maker guided us through the process of forging and sharpening our knives. An unforgettable hands on experience where you truly make your own knife.
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Thank you so much for visiting us and joining our Santoku workshop! And thank you for your feedback! Hope you enjoy using your knife a lot.
A rare and beautiful experience that's worth the trip. Highly recommend to anyone who is interested in the artistic and classic ways of knife making. The people that work there are amazing!
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Thank you for visiting us and joining our workshop. And thank you for your feedback! We are glad to know that you enjoyed the experience a lot. We hope you enjoy cooking with your original knife!
A workshop definitely worth going to.
The whole experience was amazing. The teacher shows and explains everything and helps if needed.
I took the option with an English translator and Takefu Knife Village have a great one !
I was able to ask lots of questions and get into details of the process.
The Takefu Knife Village is also great - next to very beautiful park and the Takefu area in general is also very beautiful.
100% would recommend.
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Thank you so much for your feedback! We are glad to know that you enjoyed the lesson a lot and you could ask many points you'd like to know. Hope you enjoy using the knife you made a lot!
Excellent experience and very good knife. It was so fun learning and experiencing the process to make a knife. Thank you for the opportunity!
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Thank you so much for coming to our place and joining our workshop! Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that you liked the workshop a lot. Hope you enjoy using your knife!
Once in a lifetime experience!
Shiba-san was the best guide we could have asked for❤️
Thank you!
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Thank you for your feedback. That's great to know you enjoyed the lesson and the time with the translator as well! Thank you, too!
Both the teacher and the dolmetscher did an amazing job in providing an awesome experience. Both were really kind and helpful. The knife also turned out superb. Thank you very much for this truly unique experience I will never forget.
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Thank you so much for joining our lesson and giving feedback to us! We are glad to know that you liked the experience. Hope you enjoy using it and hope to see you again someday in the future.
This was an amazing and unforgettable experience. The prospect of making a knife of your own from it's base materials with the guidance of an actual blacksmith is something you have to try. With guidance every step of the way and a trusty translator who will make sure you understand the wisdoms imparted on you you'll have a great day forging your very own knife. Best of all is that you get to take it home with you afterwards. Meaning that if your accommodation allows it you can use it the very same day.
It's a bit out of the way for tourists, but worth the trouble.
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Thank you so much for joining our workshop and for your feedback! We are glad to hear you liked it. We will keep working hard for giving nice lessons. Hope you enjoy cooking with your knife!