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Eric originally from France  spent nearly five years apprenticing under the 22nd generation master knife-maker Sasuke in Sakai, Japan, Eric gained invaluable expertise and recognition within the esteemed knife-making community of Japan. In 2017, fueled by his refined skills and unwavering passion for tradition, Eric established the DeSakai brand. 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Eric originally from France  spent nearly five years apprenticing under the 22nd generation master knife-maker Sasuke in Sakai, Japan, Eric gained invaluable expertise and recognition within the esteemed knife-making community of Japan. In 2017, fueled by his refined skills and unwavering passion for tradition, Eric established the DeSakai brand. He founded Forge De Sakai, a workshop dedicated to upholding time-honored techniques, meticulously crafting each product to embody the essence of Japanese craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGinsan(Silver3) is a stainless steel that’s a modified version of carbon steel, with added chromium to make it rust resistant. 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