Nakiri 165 mm (6.5 in) Aogami (Blue) No.2 Damascus (33 layers) Double-Bevel

• Type: Nakiri
• Finish: Suminagashi
• Blade Length: 165 mm (6.5 in)
• Construction: Hon-Warikomi
• Core Edge Steel: Aogami (Blue) No.2
• HRC (Rockwell Hardness): 61-63
• Handle: Walnut Octagonal Type
• Bevel: Double-Bevel
• Place of Origin: Tosa, Japan
• Remarks: Damascus (33 layers)

Blue (Aogami) No.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 No.2 is very similar to White Steel No.2 in edge sharpness, it has slightly superior edge retention.