Sakai: Make a Name-Engraved Knife in a Handle-Fitting Class｜Japan

Meet your guide at Sakai Station and enjoy a short walk through the local town toward a traditional knife shop. Upon arrival, explore a private knife museum operated by Sakai Toji, a renowned knife maker.

Through an engaging short film, learn how Japanese knives are forged, sharpened, and polished — a process requiring unmatched skill and precision. View a curated selection of real Sakai knives and understand why chefs around the world rely on them.

Next, it’s time for the handle-making experience. With step-by-step support from your English-speaking host and the craftsman, attach the handle to your own real knife — a fully functional tool that will last for decades.

This proud achievement is topped off by a special moment: a master craftsman personally engraving your name (Japanese letters or Kanji) onto the blade right in front of you. Finally, take home your handmade knife, safely packaged for travel, along with a great story to share — “I made this knife in Sakai!”