Hakata 165 mm (6.5 in) Blue#2

Type: Hakata Finish: Kurouchi Blade Length: 165 mm (6.5 in) Construction: Awase Core Edge Steel: Aogami (Blue) #2 HRC (Rockwell Hardness): 60-61 Handle: Magnolia Round/Resin Ferrule Bevel: Double-Bevel Place of Origin: Tosa, Japan Blue (Aogami) #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 #2 is very similar to White Steel #2 in terms of edge sharpness, it has slightly superior edge retention. * This is a handmade product, so there may be slight difference from the actual image.