Yoshimi Kato is the 3rd generation of a renowned blacksmith family in Takafu, Echizen, Fukui Prefecture. Head of Kato Uchihamono, formerly known as Kintaro (his grandfather-in-law stared making blades in 1928) Mr. Kato has apprenticed under his father-in-law , Hiroshi Kato, in 2008 he received the certification of the traditional craftsmen before taking over the family business in 2018. He is also responsible for knives produced under other brands such as Kotetsu, Kanehiro and Masagake. Yoshimi Kato’s knives are exquisitely forged and finished.