Japan, anyone?

[vesik]

Anyone know of any cool "blade" destinations in Japan? I'm going to be staying near Tokyo and plan on travelling mainly by train.

I've googled a bit for ideas, but Seki City seems to keep popping up near the top. (I wonder why)

 

[slices]

Why don't you email Sal Glesser of Spyderco?
He's good people & will be glad to give you some highlights.

sglesser@spyderco.com

 

[Costas]

One of the most famous places in Tokyo is the Kabuki-theater.

Exactly opposite (accross the street), there is a small knife shop selling japanese knives.

Also, I remember that there were two shops selling mostly american-made blades (at high prices of course) inside a shopping alley somewhere, but I cannot remember exactly where was that.

Maybe Copfish could help here.



P.S. Japan is a magnificent place. How I would like to be there again...

 

[phwl]

I haven't been there, but you should try to go to the following shop in Shibuya
http://www.ohyasuya.co.jp/aigo/indexeng.html

Please let us know how you go!

 

[vesik]

Thanks for all the great replies. I'll let you guys know how the trip goes.

 

[APM]

Here's a good site.

http://www.seki-cut.com/AbSk.htm

James

 

[Jens-U. Knoll]

You should definitely see the Japanese Sword Museum. Some study prior to the visit will be helpful in understanding. And Japanese people will love you when you show interest in their culture and learn to speak some basic words. It's so simple!

Have a good time over there!

Jens