Aogami 2 - Blue Paper Steel

Aogami 2 or Blue Paper Steel is a carbon-tungsten steel/carbon steel from Hitachi, Japan.
This steel is especially suitable for kitchen knives of the highest quality.

Properties

• Very high hardness
• Very high sharpness
• More robust and wear-resistant than White Paper Steel
• Made in Japan

Chemical composition

• C: 1,05 - 1,15%
• Si: 0,10 - 0,20%
• Mn: 0,20 - 0,30%
• Cr: 0,20 - 0,50%
• W: 1,0 - 1,50%

Heat treatment: Aogami2 hardening:

• Hardening temperature: 810°C (fast oil)
• Tempering: 2 hours at 180°C
• Hardness: 63 - 64 HRC

Finish
Laser cut, rolled & annealed