Katana Sword Making in Kyoto Japan

Forge Your Own Kogatana: A Unique Experience in Kyoto

This workshop offers a rare opportunity to forge your very own kogatana, a small Japanese blade, under the guidance of a skilled artisan swordsmith.

Here's what awaits you:

• Learn the art of blade forging: Discover the traditional techniques and materials used to create a kogatana, mirroring the process for a full-sized katana.
• Hands-on experience: Transform raw metal into a beautiful and functional kogatana with the expert guidance of a swordsmith.
• Become a blade aficionado: Gain valuable knowledge about the materials used in sword making and how the process scales up for larger blades.
• A treasured possession: Take home your handcrafted kogatana, a unique souvenir and reminder of your experience.

Important Information:

• Age restriction: Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Availability: Please note that spots are currently fully booked till November.

Craft Your Own Piece of Japanese History

This workshop offers a rare opportunity to forge your very own kogatana (small Japanese blade) under the guidance of a renowned artisan swordsmith in Kyoto. Learn the secrets of this ancient craft and create a beautiful, functional blade to cherish forever.

Service Details:

• Hands-on experience: Work alongside a skilled swordsmith in their forge, located about 1 hour from central Kyoto.

• Authentic techniques: Learn the traditional Japanese blade-forging process used for both kogatana and full-sized katanas.

• The journey unfolds in 4 hours:

  1. Hidukuri (火造り): Heat the iron with charcoal and shape it by hand into a knife form.
  2. Yakinamashi (焼きなまし): Heat the iron to 700°C, then cool it down with straw charcoal (for preparing iron particles).
  3. Tuchitori (土取り): Apply soil to mark areas for differential hardening during quenching.
  4. Meigiri (銘切り): Carve your name onto the blade with a chisel (optional).
  5. Yakiire (焼入れ): Harden the blade edge by heating it to 750°C and quenching it in water.

• Your prized possession: Take home your handcrafted kogatana, a unique souvenir and a lasting reminder of your experience.

Age Restrictions:

• Participants must be 10 years of age or older.

Booking Notes:

• Please note that we may request changes to your reservation date or time due to limited participant numbers.
• Bookings are for guests only. Unauthorized persons are not allowed.
• For groups of 5 or more people, please contact us by email.

Shipping Options:

• We have a successful track record of serving guests from various countries without any customs issues.
• We offer a shipping option to your address for a small fee.

Ready to embark on this unforgettable journey? (Information on booking and availability can be added here when provided)

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