The Legendary Steel and Skill of Kiyoshi Kato
It's pretty hard to talk about legendary Japanese blacksmiths without mentioning kiyoshi kato almost immediately. If you've spent any time at all hanging out in knife forums or scrolling through the high-end collections on Instagram, his name carries a weight that's almost mythical. He isn't just a guy who makes kitchen knives; he's a master of steel who has spent decades perfecting a very specific, very traditional craft that most modern makers can only dream of replicating. ...