Ivan opened Fonseca Sharpening in Toronto, a business which offered sharpening services and custom made saya (wooden knife sheaths) for professional chefs and home cooks. The success of Fonseca Sharpening caught the eye of fellow chef and knife sharpener Olivia Go, who equally shared Ivan's passion for the exquisite beauty and practicality of Japanese knives. Ivan and Olivia decided to put their entrepreneurial talents together and form a new company called Tosho Knife Arts in order to work directly with the top blacksmiths in Japan. more... See more text