Personalize the handle of a kitchen knife and visit the workshop with the craftsman

Yamaken Mokkojo is the only company in Takefu Echizen Knife Village that specializes in manufacturing handles for Japanese knives. <br>You might not notice in your day-to-day, but a great deal of skill and technology goes into creating the handles for kitchen knives. <br>The handle is the part that comes into direct contact with the hand. Focusing on the handle makes the knife itself easier to use. <br>The experience is led by the fourth generation Mr. Takuya Yamamoto and his wife Yuma Yamamoto, the maki-e artist. <br>Takuya will take us on a tour of Yamaken Wood Works factory, and then Yuma will show us how Yamato blades are made and teach us how to make handles. <br>Participants can add extra options to their experience as they want. Lacquer the handle material using a brush, then wipe the lacquer and add maki-e or color using a brush depending on your chosen experience. These experiences can be booked on the day if needed. (Purchases paid separately)