[Fukushima Prefecture, Fukushima City] "A trip to learn about the beauty and spirit of Japanese swords from a swordsmith" Small sword making training experience

You can experience making a small knife! The knives are made using the same material as Japanese swords, "tamahagane," and the same process as Japanese swords.

You can learn directly from swordsmith Shohei Fujiyasu! Mr. Fujiyasu is a swordsmith who has forged swords for votive offerings at famous shrines in Japan (Gokoku Shrine, Yasukuni Shrine, Atsuta Shrine, Kashima Shrine). You can learn about the beauty and spirit of Japanese swords directly from the swordsmith.

Shohei Swordsmith A swordsmithing workshop in Tachiyama, Fukushima City

The rope at Shohei Swordsmith's workshop It represents a barrier to the outside (secular) world.

Observing training Forging is the process of preparing the base. By heating steel bar in a hearth and hitting it with a hammer, the amount of carbon in the steel is reduced and it becomes uniform throughout.

Observing training The forging is performed by Yokoza, who heats the iron while operating the bellows, and Sante, who strikes the iron with a large hammer. Those who want to experience Sante can actually swing the large hammer.

[Experience] Sonobe and fire-making While heating it over a hearth, the knife is hammered with a hammer to determine its shape (sunabe). The blade is then hammered to make it thinner, and shaped into a knife (hitsuji).

[Experience] Sanding We will file it down and make it smooth.

[Experience] Meikiri Carving the characters with a chisel

[Experience] Soil removal The process of creating the unique blade pattern of Japanese swords

[Complete] Small knife completed After the knife is hardened, it will be finished with a habaki and a shirasaya, and will be stored in a paulownia wood box and delivered to you in about one month.