Hitachi – Aogami – Blue Paper #2 1/8″x 2″x 32″ Lenght

This Steel is being sold in full lenght pieces only 1/8″x 2″x 32″ length

Aogami, or Blue Paper #2, is an excellent steel famous for its use in Japanese cutlery for years. Also known as Ao-Ko or Ao-ichi-ko it is a high carbon bearing (1.3%-1.4% C) exceptionally clean steel (P <=.025% / S <=.004%) that will do well in many edged tool applications . Many Japanese smiths and makers utilize it in custom cutlery and knives of all types. Known for its fine edge holding, ease of use and ability to hit an HRC of 65 while being simple to maintain. Be sure to either patina finished work or instruct your customers to do so.