Yu Kurosaki
Yu Kurosaki was awarded the title of Master Blacksmith by the Japanese government in recognition of his excellence in traditional craftsmanship. He is one of the youngest knife-makers to ever receive the esteemed accolade. Kurosaki is highly esteemed for his distinctive and unconventional blade designs, often surprising observers with each new creation.
By merging modern metallurgic technologies with age-old forging methods, his knives boast an unrivaled quality in both sharpness and performance that persists over time. Presently, Mr. Kurosaki operates his forge at the esteemed Takefu Knife Village in Echizen, Fukui Prefecture in the company of other talented artisans.
Shop Refurbished
TAKUMI Trade-In
Our TAKUMI Trade-In program renews quality kitchen knives through sustainable restoration.
Each knife undergoes ultrasonic cleaning, repair, sharpening and polishing. Once finished, they receive certification with our Seisuke Hanko seal, verifying quality and performance.
