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.

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

¥40,000