ロッジ マタンキクル(狩人)の森Matankikur Huntsman Woods’ Lodge

Self-Made! Knife Forging Master Course in Eastern Hokkaido

Event Schedule
July 5th (Friday) 〜
July 7th (Sunday), 2024

2 nights & 3 days trip to
Nemuro Nakashibetsu in Eastern Hokkaido
Instructor

Yusuke Seto
(Hunter / Hunting Knife Craftsman)
Learned knife making at Fukuda Hamono in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, from the age of 15. Based on a decade of experience living only through hunting from the age of 30, he devised and created highly practical hunting knives. His works are currently widely supported by hunters nationwide.
Capacity
6 people
(to be conducted with 5 or more participants)
*In case applications exceed capacity,
acceptance will be on a first-come-first-served basis.
Course Fee
¥85,000
(Tuition, complete set of equipment, 2 nights accommodation, airport transfer, 1 x Ezo deer BBQ included)SOLD OUT !
Course Overview

A premium intensive course over 2 nights and 3 days, where participants will learn the fundamental skill of crafting their own knife (and leather sheath) - which is a “lifetime” value - from instructor Seto, who has roots in Seki City, Gifu Prefecure, a renowned production site for ancient Japanese swords Katana. Note: Please refrain from posting on social media about the course scenes (reviewing on your own is, of course, allowed).

2-night stay at the "Matankikur Huntsman Woods’ Lodge" (1 hectare of land, overlooking the Shibetsu River, with Ezo foxes, Ezo deers, and red-crowned cranes)

8 minutes by car from Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport (Japan's easternmost airport) to the "Matankikur Huntsman Woods’ Lodge"

All necessary equipment for the course is provided (participants will take home the knife and sheath they create).

As it is an intensive course for personal growth and self-reliance, meals are preferably self-cooked by each participant (guidance to nearby supermarkets, etc., based on participants' requests will be provided).

One serving of Ezo deer BBQ is provided.

3 minutes by car to 100% natural hot spring (with an outdoor bath)

Evenings include outdoor gatherings around a bonfire, stargazing (weather permitting), and an appreciation of the lodge owner's knife collection — enjoy valuable interactions and time unique to a small group!

Application Deadline
May 31st, 2024 (Friday)
Application Method
SOLD OUT !
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