刀鍛冶　正也

An amazing experience. Master Yoshida is a fantastic swords smith and highly detail oriented. He currently has an American apprentice who speaks English. Between the two of them we were able to see, do and learn a lot. I highly recommend anyone who is wanting to get the sword making experience and a sword to use them. This was the highlight of my Japan trip and an experience I will never forget.

包丁作り体験に行きました。
かなり多くの工程を体験出来たので、非常に満足です。

その分、長時間＆体力をかなり消耗するため、前後の日程の組み方や体調管理には万全を期したほうが良いでしょう。
また、現地集合の場合は場所が少しわかりにくいので、事前確認と余裕を持った行程が必要になります。

体験自体はとても楽しいのでオススメです。

If you have heard about the legendary craftsmanship of Japanese sword makers and you want to see how it's done, this is the experience for you. Although we made a kozuka and not a katana, the overall steps are the same. As an English speaker, I spent most of my time with Master Masaya's apprentice, Robert Guest. Robert is about 6 months away from testing to become a master bladesmith so he is also quite accomplished and incredibly knowledgeable. The care that is dedicated to ensuring you have a good experience and end up with a blade you can be proud of is inspiring.

９時からお邪魔して、ホームセンターとかで売られている包丁とは材質そのものが違う玉鋼を、やたら熱くて暑いたたらに入れてしっかり熱を持たせたらデカイ金づちでとんかんとんかん。

これ以上詳しく書くのも野暮ったいので省きますが、興味本位でやってきたど素人にも親切で丁寧な職人さんたちのお陰で素敵な包丁頂きました！

結構時間過ぎるのが早く感じた体験でした！

Great experience Master Yoshida is a great guy and even greater sword smith 10/10 experience appreciate Robert speaks English so he can explain the small details for you. Mr Yoshida is all world artist makes sure every detail is perfect!!