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Aoniko Blue Steel 2 Knives

Aoniko Blue Steel 2 Knives

Blue Steel 2, also known as Aoniko, is one of the most common high-carbon steels used to create Western-style, double-bevel Japanese kitchen knives. These authentic Japanese knives are handmade or hand-forged to make them more durable and resistant to abrasion, while being more durable and able to stay sharp for longer compared to some other high carbon steels.

Blue Steel 2, also known as Aoniko, is one of the most common high-carbon steels used to create Western-style, double-bevel Japanese kitchen knives. These authentic Japanese knives are handmade or hand-forged to make them more durable and resistant to abrasion, while being more durable and able to stay sharp for longer compared to some other high carbon steels.

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On saleJapanese Brass Folding Pocket Knife Blade Aoniko Higonokami (Blue Steel #2) Nagao Kanekoma by Hasu-SeizoJapanese Brass Folding Pocket Knife Blade Aoniko Higonokami (Blue Steel #2) Nagao Kanekoma by Hasu-Seizo
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On saleHigonokami Damascus Aoniko (Blue Steel #2) Tiger and Bamboo Folding Pocket KnifeHigonokami Damascus Aoniko (Blue Steel #2) Tiger and Bamboo Folding Pocket Knife
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On saleMujun Mt. Fuji Japanese High Carbon Steel Folding Pocket KnifeMujun Mt. Fuji Japanese High Carbon Steel Folding Pocket Knife
Mujun Mt. Fuji Japanese High Carbon Steel Folding Pocket Knife Sale priceFrom $68.00 Regular price$80.00
Save 15%Sawakazuma Ginryu Aoniko Small Santoku 135 mm / 5.3" Rosewood HandleSawakazuma Ginryu Aoniko Small Santoku 135 mm / 5.3" Rosewood Handle
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Save 15%Kitchen Knives - Sawakazuma Ginryu Damascus Aoniko Petty 135 Mm / 5.3" Rosewood HandleKitchen Knives - Sawakazuma Ginryu Damascus Aoniko Petty 135 Mm / 5.3" Rosewood Handle
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Save 15%Nishiuchi Hocho Aoniko Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi Gyuto 195 mm (7.6") Walnut HandleNishiuchi Hocho Aoniko Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi Gyuto 195 mm (7.6") Walnut Handle
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Save 15%OUL Santoku Aoniko / Blue Steel #2 180mm / 7.0" Oak HandleOUL Santoku Aoniko / Blue Steel #2 180mm / 7.0" Oak Handle
OUL Santoku Aoniko / Blue Steel #2 180mm / 7.0" Oak Handle Sale price$356.15 Regular price$419.00
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OUL Petty Aoniko / Blue Steel #2 150mm / 5.9" Oak Handle Sale price$279.65 Regular price$329.00
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Sold outSave 15%Kitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Nakiri Knife 165mm (6.5") Aoniko WarikomiKitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Nakiri Knife 165mm (6.5") Aoniko Warikomi
Sakai Takayuki Nakiri Knife 165mm (6.5") Aoniko Warikomi Sale price$135.15 Regular price$159.00
Sold outSave 15%Kitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Nakiri Knife 180mm (7.0") Kurouchi Aoniko  / Blue Steel #2 With Buffalo HornKitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Nakiri Knife 180mm (7.0") Kurouchi Aoniko  / Blue Steel #2 With Buffalo Horn
Sold outSave 15%Kitchen Knives - Sawakazuma Genryu Aoniko Nakiri 165 Mm / 6.5" Rosewood HandleKitchen Knives - Sawakazuma Genryu Aoniko Nakiri 165 Mm / 6.5" Rosewood Handle
Sold outSave 15%Knife - Sakai Takayuki Outdoor Knife 120 Mm (4.7") Aoniko Blue Steel #2 With Saya & Leather Strap - KawasemiKnife - Sakai Takayuki Outdoor Knife 120 Mm (4.7") Aoniko Blue Steel #2 With Saya & Leather Strap - Kawasemi
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The Benefits of Aoniko

There are many benefits of buying authentic Japanese knives that are made out of Blue Steel 2. For starters, knives made from it  will be more difficult to break than those made with White Steel 2. Knives that are made from it will also typically stay sharper for longer stretches of time than knives containing White Steel 2 due to the addition of Tungsten. Knives created with White Steel 2 will often be easier to sharpen than those with Aoniko for the exact same reason, but this is offset by the fact that knives made using it won’t have to be sharpened quite as often.

The Benefits of Aoniko

There are many benefits of buying authentic Japanese knives that are made out of Blue Steel 2. For starters, knives made from it  will be more difficult to break than those made with White Steel 2. Knives that are made from it will also typically stay sharper for longer stretches of time than knives containing White Steel 2 due to the addition of Tungsten. Knives created with White Steel 2 will often be easier to sharpen than those with Aoniko for the exact same reason, but this is offset by the fact that knives made using it won’t have to be sharpened quite as often.