Aoniko, Blue Steel #2, is one of the most common high carbon steels found when looking at Western style, double bevel Japanese kitchen knives.
Similar to Shirogami #2, the composition of Aoniko is 1.0-1.2% Carbon. Additionally, a small amount of tungsten and chromium are added to increase the durability and abrasion resistance.
Aoniko, Blue Steel #2, is one of the most common high carbon steels found when looking at Western style, double bevel Japanese kitchen knives.
Similar to Shirogami #2, the composition of Aoniko is 1.0-1.2% Carbon. Additionally, a small amount of tungsten and chromium are added to increase the durability and abrasion resistance.