黒崎優 YU KUROSAKI

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The knives made in Echizen city are called Echizen Uchi Hamono. The art of making Japanese kitchen knives has a history of about 700 years. Blacksmith Yu Kurosaki is one of the most popular and skilled young blacksmiths in Echizen, Japan. He became a traditional craftsman (DENTO KOGEISHI) at the young age of 39 and has been highly acclaimed at many knife shows. He uses traditional Japanese forging techniques  and makes very sharp and beautiful knives.