AOGAMI NO2 / BLUE STEEL 2 (CARBON STEEL)

AOGAMI NO2/Blue Steel No.2 is a high carbon steel developed by Hitachi Special Stainless Steel. This steel is made by adding Chromium and Tungsten to White Steels (type of high carbon steel, also developed by Hitachi) to improve hardness and toughness. Blue Steel No.2 has more sharpness, edge retention and hardness in comparison to White Steels. In general, Blue Steels make resharpening harder than White steels. It will rust if it is left wet or left in contact with something containing any amount of moisture, so need to wipe and dry completely after using. For longer storage protect with a film of oil to avoid lasting. 
Hardness 62-64HRC.
Content containing 1.05-1.15% Carbon, 0.2-0.5% Chromium, 1.0-1.5% Tungsten