Miraculous Edge: Cemented Carbide Original Pocketknife-making and Factory Tour
Take on this very special hands-on tour of the factory behind the highly sought-after and constantly sold-out premium, cemented carbide kitchen knives - a first in Japan, right here in Gifu! Watch the production process, help with sharpening and testing blades. After the tour, create your very own original pocketknife by affixing the cemented carbide (said to be the hardest material next to diamond) blade to the handle, made of wood produced in Gifu. For lunch, enjoy a delicious serving of unadon (eel rice bowl), a classic meal in Seki, the City of Blades, said to be a source of strength and stamina especially during summer days of scorching heat.
Recommended points
● Gain first-hand experience of the cutting-edge blade craftsmanship and artisanal skills through activities offered at the world's only cemented carbide knife production factory.
● Create your own original pocket knife by putting together a wooden handle produced in Gifu and a cemented carbide blade.
● Savor delicious food at a Japanese restaurant in Seki City.
● Purchase knives and sharpening stones, a cut above the rest in terms of quality and many features, perfect as souvenirs and items for everyday use.
Overview
- Season
- 2026/1/15～2027/3/31 Mon to Fri (Excluding weekends and public holidays)
- Activity Time
- 3 hours
- Place
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※ Guide interpreters, pick up and drop off transportation as well as other custom arrangements can be made. Please inquire for further details.
- Number of Participants
- 2 to 8 people *Please inquire in the case of 1 person.
- Reference Price
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- Starting Point
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- Ending Point
- Lunch restaurant/area within Seki City
- Meeting Time
- 10:30
- Schedule
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・10:30 - Factory tour and hands-on activities (Watch video for 10 mins, cutting activity to demonstrate the sharpness of cemented carbide, cutting cemented carbide out activity at the factory, wooden handle processing activity at the machinery center, blade affixing activity, quality check activity, slice vegetables using a cemented carbide knife to test its sharpness, blade sharpening using a specialized whetstone)
・11:30 - Original pocketknife-making activity (you can have your name decorated on the wooden handle using a soldering iron)
・12:30 - Enjoy a delicious Japanese meal for lunch (unadon - eel rice bowl, handmade soba noodles, etc.)
* This itinerary is an example
- Important Information
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・Please wear comfortable shoes so you can easily walk around in the factory.
・Please do not wear heels as you might slip in them.
・Please take off your shoes when entering the meeting area. There are stairs.
・(Optional) Return trips between Gifu Station (hotels in Gifu City) are available if required.
- Contact Information
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Discover-GIFU
Phone number: +81-(0)58-265-4831 (weekdays 9:30-17:30)
Email address: customer@gifu-tj.jp
