POLISHER - IVAN FONSECA

 

Knife Sharpening Professional | Specialist in Traditional Japanese Polishing Techniques | Canadian-born Craftsman

- Born in Canada in 1971

- Former chef and private chef in Canada

- Co-founded Tosho Knife Arts, a Japanese knife specialty store, in 2010

- Moved to Japan in 2014 and worked at Konosuke in Sakai, Osaka as a sharpener, polisher and brand adviser

Currently based in Kyoto, he opened Komon's gallery and workshop with Komon founder Yuka Nakanishi. He continues to refine his polishing skills and artistic craftsmanship for the world from Kyoto Japan.