Watch Japanese Knife Masters Make a Knife

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Three Japanese knife masters from Sakai City will demonstrate steel knife forging, assembling, sharpening and engraving at two upcoming classes at The Cook’s Warehouse in Atlanta, Ga.

Sakai City has been known for its samurai swords for centuries and has now become Japan’s center for fine kitchen cutlery. Three knife masters, Tadashi Enami, Akimasa Oe and Yuzo Tani, will have an interpreter to explain each step to the audience.

After the demonstration, attendees will have an opportunity to sample Japanese hors d’oeuvres and sake with host Mary Moore, founder and CEO of The Cook’s Warehouse, and Don Hackett, manager of Cook’s Decatur store and resident senior wine educator.

Classes are $35. For more details or register, click...

Decatur: 6-9 p.m., Aug. 15

Midtown: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Aug. 16

“I visited Sakai City recently and was amazed at how the Japanese Forge Masters hand craft one of the most important tools in the kitchen," said Moore. "Their expertise and care is incredible. Through the courtesy of J-CAN and these Japanese Forge Masters, we can now show this process right in our stores at these two classes. It is truly a once in a lifetime experience."
Following the demonstration, class attendees will be able to purchase Kikuichi product line knives at special discount rates. Regular price on these knives ranges $200 to $400; sets of three up to $700.