Nakiri Kurouchi 165 mm (6.5 in) Aogami (Blue) #2 Damascus (17 layers) Double-Bevel

• Type: Nakiri
• Finish: Kurouchi
• Blade Length: 165 mm (6.5 in)
• Construction: Hon-Warikomi
• Core Edge Steel: Aogami (Blue) #2
• HRC (Rockwell Hardness): 61-63
• Handle: Walnut Octagonal type
• Bevel: Double-Bevel
• Place of Origin: Tosa, Japan
• Remarks: Damascus 17 Layers

Blue (Aogami) #2 (Hitachi Metals Ltd.) is made by adding Chromium and Tungsten / Wolfram to White Steel #2. This results in increased toughness and the production of hard carbide molecules, which improve edge retention. Many knife users have noted that while Blue Steel #2 is very similar to White Steel #2 in terms of edge sharpness, it has slightly superior edge retention.