Blue Steel No.1

Blue Steel No.1

Category: High Carbon Steel

HRC: 58-60

Blue steel, or aogami ("blue paper" steel), is nearly identical to white steel, or shiogami ("white paper" steel), with chrome and tungsten added. This is a very popular steel used in forging high end Japanese kitchen knives. Blue No.1 has the best edge in regards to sharpness.

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