SC Kiritsuke 210mm (8.2 in) Aogami(Blue) #S Black Hammered Finish Double-Bevel

• Type: Kiritsuke
• Finish: Black Hammered Finish
• Blade Length: 210 mm (7.6 in) 
• Construction: Aogami#S (Blue Carbon Steel) with Stainless Steel Cladding
• Core Edge Steel: Aogami (Blue) #S
• HRC (Rockwell Hardness): 62-64
• Handle: Pakkawood
• Bevel: Double-Bevel 
• Place of Origin: Tosa

Blue (Aogami) Super (Hitachi Metals Ltd.) is one of the greatest Japanese Carbon Steels.
In addition to containing more Carbon, Chromium and Tungsten than Blue Steel No.1, it also includes Molybdenum.
It has very good edge sharpness and excellent edge retention, but is also capable of attaining high hardness without being brittle.
Consequently, many knife enthusiasts rate Aogami Super as one of the very best High Carbon Steels in the world.