Yu Kurosaki Knives

Yu Kurosaki Knives are the masterful creations of Yu Kurosaki, a celebrated blacksmith from Echizen, Japan, born in 1979, who grew up dreaming of crafting knives after being inspired by his father’s tales of local smiths at the Takefu Knife Village.
Now a master in his own right, he forges stunning blades at the cooperative he joined after apprenticing under Hiroshi Kato, using steels like Aogami Super, SG2, and VG-10, renowned for their unique tsuchime hammer finishes and exceptional sharpness. Known as one of Japan’s youngest master smiths—earning that title in his 30s—Kurosaki balances his craft with family life, often crediting his wife and two children for keeping him grounded amid his rising fame. From his workshop in Fukui Prefecture, he handcrafts lines like Gekko and Senko, as well as the Shimo line for Masakage. Kurosaki-San captivates with a personal flair that reflects his love for both nature’s patterns and the joy of cooking. 

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