Sakai Knife Making
From ¥105,200 per person · 2 hours
Make your own Sakai knife in Osaka (deba, sashimi or santoku), have it branded and engraved with your name, and learn how to look after it.
- Where
- Osaka
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Group size
- 1–8 guests
Sakai knives are favoured by chefs and made by teams of artisans with a highly specialised division of labour. Here you make one yourself, choosing a deba, sashimi or santoku knife, and have it branded and engraved with your name.
You also learn knife maintenance, the skill that turns a tool into a lasting companion, and take the knife home.
What is included
- Your knife with your name engraved
- Knife maintenance lesson
- English-speaking guide
Host and place
Hosted by A Sakai knife maker
Meeting point Osaka (Sakai knife-making district) — details sent once confirmed
Cancellation policy for this experience
Our standard tour cancellation terms (Terms and Conditions, clause 5) do not apply to this experience. It is run by a partner host, who sets its own conditions:
Free cancellation up to 15 days before the experience date: you get a full refund if we receive your cancellation by 5:00 PM Japan time on that day. After that the booking is non-refundable, and the date and the number of guests cannot be changed.
We will remind you of these conditions by email when your booking is confirmed. Please read them before you book.
Good to know
How long is Sakai Knife Making?
Sakai Knife Making lasts 2 hours.
How much does Sakai Knife Making cost?
From ¥105,200 per person. We confirm the exact price when we confirm your date.
What is the cancellation policy?
Our standard tour cancellation terms do not apply to this experience: it is run by a partner who sets its own conditions. Free cancellation up to 15 days before the experience date: you get a full refund if we receive your cancellation by 5:00 PM Japan time on that day. After that the booking is non-refundable, and the date and the number of guests cannot be changed. We will remind you of these conditions by email when your booking is confirmed.
How many guests can join?
This experience takes 1 to 8 guests, so it stays small and personal.
Where does it take place and where do we meet?
The experience takes place in Osaka. Meeting point: Osaka (Sakai knife-making district) — details sent once confirmed.
What is included?
Your knife with your name engraved, Knife maintenance lesson and English-speaking guide.
How do I book?
Send an enquiry with your preferred date using the form on this page. We confirm availability with the host and reply within one working day. Nothing is charged at the enquiry stage.
