Funayuki Kurouchi 150 mm (5.9 in) Aogami (Blue) #1 Double-Bevel

• Type: Funayuki 
• Finish: Kurouchi 
• Blade Length: 150 mm (5.9 in) 
• Construction: Hon-Warikomi
• Core Edge Steel: Blue (Aogami) #1
• HRC (Rockwell Hardness): 62-63
• Handle: Walnut Octagonal
• Bevel: Double-Bevel 
• Place of Origin: Tosa, Japan

Blue (Aogami) #1 (Hitachi Metals Ltd.) is very similar to Blue Steel #2, but the additional Carbon and Tungsten / Wolfram result in even better edge retention and toughness. The steel is perhaps most commonly seen in high-grade Japanese traditional knives.

* This is handmade product, so there may be slight difference from the actual image.

* Please note that for our Blue#1 High carbon steel, the tip is reduced intentionally to avoid from chipping during the transportation.