Make Your Own Knife in Osaka (Sharpening and Engraving)

About this experience

Craft your very own knife in this immersive workshop in Osaka, where Japanese masters will share their secrets in a friendly and interactive way. Select your preferred blade type, sharpen it with bilingual expert guidance, and attach a customized handle to create a unique piece. Personalize your knife by engraving your name in Japanese on the handle, or even add a design of your choice. Enjoy a relaxing atmosphere with tea and snacks, while learning about the rich history of Japanese knives from an English-speaking local master. This is not just a hands-on experience; it's a chance to connect with Japanese culture and engage in meaningful conversations with the friendly crew, all while polishing your knife-making skills.

Itinerary

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1. Stop 1

   Duration: 90 min

   Put on traditional jacket provided by the crew to protect your clothes from accidental stains. Get unique keyholder with your name written in Japanese letters. Make new encounters in Osaka with the famous knife-making workshop from BUB! After a short interactive lecture on the hystory and types of knives choose the blade you want to sharpen this time (up to 5 types available, some of them are for a small additional charge). Sharpen and become a master of a meditative process while engaging into a friendly conversation with english-speaking bilingual crew. They are alwats ready to share local knowledge or correct the movements. Engrave your name in Japanese letters on the handle and attach it usung a traditional hammer. You can also decorate it with a picture or anything your imagination is up to. Delicate crew member will help and teach the Japanese basics if you’re interested. Enjoy an aesthetic packaging, Japanese snacks and tea. BUB staff will make the explanation simple and easy-to-understand. Some of us also speak Spanish. If you decide to come with a friend to observe the experience (not participate in it), we will kindly ask to pay an observation fee on site.

What's included

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• Snacks
• Unique Keyholder with Your Name written in Japanese
• Small size of traditional Japanese knife
• Custom Magnolia Handle
• Coffee and/or Tea
• Aesthetic Packaging

What's not included

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• Bigger types of knives (small upcharge)
• Observation Fee for Non-participants

Additional information

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• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.