Beginner friendly Knife sharpening and fitting handle workshop

Overview

2 hours

Mobile ticket

The craftsman teaching the sharpening and handle attachment has trained at a knife shop with over 150 years of history. Because he has undergone all-round training in sharpening, handle attachment, and even engraving, he is able to offer both sharpening and handle attachment workshops.

Also, while the knife blade tends to get the most attention, please don’t overlook the variety of handles made from different types of wood! Through the sharpening experience, we hope you will appreciate the sharpness of Japanese knives, and through the handle attachment experience, the beauty and variety of knife handles.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

we have a toilet.

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

1. We will explain the precautions before starting the workshop. 2. You will experience knife sharpening. Before sharpening the knife you purchased, you will practice sharpening with a practice knife. 3. After finishing sharpening the knife you purchased, we will proceed to the handle attachment. ※During the handle attachment experience, you will wear gloves as the metal part of the handle will be heated. 4. Once the sharpening and handle attachment experiences are finished, we will package the knife nicely for you to take home. ※Please select your desired knife in advance.

What‘s Included

work gloves, package, working clothes and apron

English guide is available

knife and handle fee

workshop fee

extra knife purchasing in a shop ※Extra purchasing of knife will cost you around 10,000-50,000 JPY.

choosing other type of handle except magnolia ※Other handles will cost you around 3,000-9,000 JPY.

Options

Beginner friendly Knife sharpening and fitting handle workshop

Reviews

5.00

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Confident in knife sharpening skills
kenneth n,,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wonderful experience actually learnt how to sharpen knives l surprised myself felt very confident when I left loved it
Very interesting experience
Monica T,,Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Julio is very nice and professional. He tought us everything about knife sharpening in a light manner.
Great experience
Nicholas B,,Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Absolutely great experience, from learning how to get the angle right on the blade, the knowledge shared aroud how the blades are made
very pleasant experience
486nickp,,Apr 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
great experience and gentle people, we learned how to properly sharpen the blade, which is included on the price expect if you choose uogrades recommended
Good deal!
Steven R,,Apr 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great way to learn knife sharpening techniques and get a knife. My wife and I both learned a lot. Just do it!
Wonderful time with Tatsu...
Laurie Z,,Apr 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wonderful time with Tatsu learning how to properly sharpen the beautiful knives we picked out. Such a cool experience!
Knife sharpening
jerry h,,Mar 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Absolutely keep this in mind when here in Tokyo. I was taught knife sharpening using a 225 and 1000 wet stone by Tatsu; he was very skilled, patient, loved his work and spoke perfect English and walked away with a knife I had sharpened by myself. Thank you!
The perfect Kyoto souvenir (and activity!)
Katherine S,,Feb 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a fantastic morning with Tatsu. He was a very patient and kind teacher, explaining each step clearly and helping us throughout the process. Not only did we walk away with a beautiful knife each - but we now know how to keep them well cared for and sharp. If you’re in Kyoto you need to add this to your to do list!
Unique knife-smithing experience in Kyoto!
Rebecamcbride,,Jan 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was such an amazing experience. Absolutely worth it for the price, and even more! Yu is such an experienced and patient teacher, he made sure our knives were absolutely perfect before masterfully helping us assemble the blade with the handle. They have a great selection of both blades and handles. We are SO HAPPY with the results! Not only will we be using these knives forever, but the sharpening techniques we learned will be so so so useful for years to come. I would HIGHLY recommend this experience to anyone who loves cooking at home or even just appreciates the beauty of knife-making!
I got a little lost going...
Stephen B,,Dec 10, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
I got a little lost going there as the address has not been updated on Viator's website, but once I got to the Hirai Knife Shop, it was a blast! I was able to not only choose the blade I wanted for my knife, but I also got a chance to sharpen a santoky alongside it! It takes a little bit of time to get the angle, speed, and directions correct which is where having the teachers there helps as they will guide you through the process patiently and thoroughly! I highly recommend this shop and activity!