Forge your Japanese kogatana (small blade) with an only one artisan swordsmith in Kyoto. Learn about the traditional blade-forging process, which uses the same materials and techniques as a full-size katana. At the end of the experience, you can take the beautiful product of your creation home with you.
The forge is located 1 hour from central of Kyoto.


Meet your friendly and knowledgeable swordsmith at the forge, and begin your hands-on smithing lesson.
All the process as below in 4 hours of activity:
1.Hidukuri（火造り）Heat with iron charcoal. Tap with a hand to make iron into a knife shape

2.Yakinamashi（焼きなまし）Heating iron up to 700 degrees, then, put it in the straw charcoal to cool down.
(For preparing iron particles)

3.Tuchitori（土取り）Put soil to distinguish where you want to bake and where you do not want to bake when quenching iron.

4.Meigiri（銘切り）Carve a name with chisel

5.Yakiire（焼入れ）Work to harden the blade edge. Heat to 750 degrees, then quench with water.

Then, take home your very own kogatana to cherish forever.

※ 1 Please kindly understand that the reservation might be asked for editing the date or the time as the limited participant numbers.
※ 2 For booking guests only. Unauthorized persons are prohibited.Unauthorized persons are prohibited.