San Mai (3-layer damascus) - Shiro2

Japanese San Mai (3 layers) with Shiro2 core layer.
The Shiro2 is a carbon-nickel alloy carbon steel from Japan.

Properties

• Shiro2 steel core layer
• Very high sharpness
• High hardness
• Increased toughness compared to Shirogami (white paper steel) due to the addition of nickel
• Outer layers significantly softer than the core layer
• Made in Japan

Chemical composition (core layer Shiro2)

• C: 1,00%
• Cr: 0,30%
• Ni: 1,00%

Heat treatment / hardening Shiro2 steel

• Hardening: 810°C oil
• Tempering: 2 hours at 200°C
• Hardness: ~62 HRC

Finish
Laser cut, rolled & annealed