Japanese Master Knife Craftsmen Featured in Upcoming Class

The Cook’s Warehouse is bringing three master knife craftsmen to its store at 180 W. Ponce de Leon Avenue in downtown Decatur on Sept. 14. From 3 to 6 p.m. the Japanese knife masters will demonstrate their time-honored skills forging steel into fine kitchen cutlery.

The public will be able to watch these master craftsmen go from raw iron to finished blade using the traditional forging methods that date back more than 1,000 years and are only practiced by a handful of artists today.

Visiting knife masters include Tadashi Enami and Noboru Morinaga, both second-generation forging masters, and Akimasa Oe, a second-generation knife assembling, engraving, and finishing master. Each of these craftsmen hail from Sakai City, a city known for its history forging samurai swords.

As a special promotion, everyone attending Sunday’s event will get 20 percent off all Kikuichi knives and accessories, as well as a chance to win one for free.

Throughout the demonstration, guests will also get to sample sake, fresh sushi, and traditional Japanese hors d’oeuvres made by sushi chef Sean Higashida.

Visit The Cook’s Warehouse website here to RVSP.

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