Makoto Kurosaki, brother of Yu Kurosaki, is a blacksmith from Echizen, Japan. He trained under the highly skilled blacksmith Hiroshi Kato. This line is forged from SG2 powdered steel and cladded in stainless. SG2 is a stainless steel that has very long edge life and ease of sharpening. Lightweight and thin, these knives are perfect for prep and detail work. Fitted with octagonal cherry wood handles.