TOGIYA - Knife Sharpening Workshop

About MONO JAPAN FairMore than 70 Japanese participants have exhibited since the first MONO JAPAN Fair in 2016, taken place at the Lloyd Hotel Amsterdam. Most of these Japanese exhibitors were introduced for the first time in Europe. Numerous collaborations between Japan and the Netherlands have been born.

Japan Cultural Exchange

Join us to learn about the art of knife sharpening, guided by a young blacksmith from Japan.

Supernova Hotel

MONO JAPAN Fair 2024

MONO JAPAN JAPANESE CRAFT & DESIGN 2024

September 13th - 15th, 2024 
@Nieuwe Instituut, Hotel âme, Supernova Hotel

<h4>Join the "TOGIYA - Knife Sharpening Workshop" during the MONO JAPAN Fair 2024!</h4> Date: September 13th-15th, 2024 (Fri-Sun) Time: 11:00-12:00 | 12:00-13:00 | 13:00-14:00 |14:00-15:00 | 15:00-16:00 | 16:00-17:00 | 17:00-18:00 (the last two sessions between 16:00 and 18:00 are only available on Sat &amp; Sun) Location: Supernova Hotel - room 5 / Fab Four Duration: Approx. 60 min. Fee: €55 Included: Knife sharpening (please bring your own knife) Max. participants: 1 participant per session PLEASE NOTE<ul><li>This workshop will be held at Supernova Hotel.</li><li>The purchase of a separate entrance ticket is required in addition to the workshop ticket. Entrance tickets can be purchased <a href="https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/tickets-mono-japan-fair-2024-september-13-15-925879168517?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/tickets-mono-japan-fair-2024-september-13-15-925879168517?aff=oddtdtcreator">here</a>.</li><li>Please bring your own knife to sharpen during the workshop.</li></ul> About this workshopThis workshop, led by a young blacksmith from Japan, teaches the art of knife sharpening. Participants will receive one-on-one training on how to sandwich the whetstone and properly and safely sharpen blades.After the workshop, knives will naturally become extremely sharp, so attendees are reminded to handle them with care when returning home.Consultation on all types of cutlery will be available. If you have any questions about knife care, please bring your favourite knife with you. High-quality whetstones will also be available for purchase.We look forward to exploring the world of knives with you. About MUJUNMujun is a design and craft collective based in rural Japan, where traditional craft-making still exists. The team of designers and young artisans specialises in knife making.They began their design practice in 2008, collaborating with skilled artisans across various fields. Their clients include veteran artisans who have honed their skills over many years. As a design company, MUJUN seeks to modernise the beauty of these traditional crafts for a global audience. They launched their global distribution business in 2013, exporting local products crafted by the same artisans they have worked with since the very beginning.In 2016, MUJUN was introduced as an original brand in Amsterdam. By 2018, they initiated the Mujun Workshop project, building a small ironsmith workshop next to their design office. As of June 2023, MUJUN hosts four young apprentices-in-residence who aspire to become skilled artisans.In 2020, MUJUN acquired 200,000 square metres (nearly 50 acres) of land in Shimane Prefecture as part of their larger vision to build a village of craftsmanship called the “Mujun Planet.”MUJUN<a href="https://www.mujun.co.jp" title="https://www.mujun.co.jp" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Websites</a> l <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mujun_japan/" title="https://www.instagram.com/mujun_japan/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/c.syoku" title="https://www.facebook.com/c.syoku" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a>Visit <a href="https://www.monojapan.nl/" title="https://www.monojapan.nl/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a> for more information on the MONO JAPAN Fair 2024.

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