Ogata is a young knife maker from Takefu Knife Village. He has a background as a sharpener for Shiro Kamo, but in recent years he has gone his own way.
His knives are highly regarded for their clean finish and are often made from powdered stainless steel, which gets extremely sharp and holds its edge for a long time. His blades are thin but sturdier than many other hand made knives, which makes these blades very popular for professional chefs.
