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Japanese White Steel No.2 Knives

White Steel No. 2, also known as Shirogami or “White Paper,” is used to create many of the traditional Japanese knives that are available here at Hasu-Seizo. It has long been considered to be the closest comparison to the traditional tama-hagane steel that had been utilized in Japan for centuries, and it is known for its incredible sharpness due to its purity and high carbon content.

White Steel No. 2, also known as Shirogami or “White Paper,” is used to create many of the traditional Japanese knives that are available here at Hasu-Seizo. It has long been considered to be the closest comparison to the traditional tama-hagane steel that had been utilized in Japan for centuries, and it is known for its incredible sharpness due to its purity and high carbon content.

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Kitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Deba Knife With Buffalo Horn Handle White Steel 135mm (5.3") - 210mm (8.2")Kitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Deba Knife With Buffalo Horn Handle White Steel 135mm (5.3") - 210mm (8.2")
Sakai Takayuki Deba Knife with Buffalo Horn Handle White Steel 135mm (5.3") - 210mm (8.2") Sale priceFrom $169.00
Kitchen Knives - Sawakazuma Sabaki / Boning Knife Shironiko Damascus Rosewood HandleKitchen Knives - Sawakazuma Sabaki / Boning Knife Shironiko Damascus Rosewood Handle
Sawakazuma Sabaki / Boning Knife Shironiko Damascus Rosewood Handle Sale priceFrom $219.00
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Kitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Takohiki Slicer Knife With Buffalo Horn Handle White Steel #2 Kasumi Togi Sakai TakayukiKitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Takohiki Slicer Knife With Buffalo Horn Handle White Steel #2 Kasumi Togi Sakai Takayuki
Sakai Takayuki Takohiki Slicer Knife with Buffalo Horn Handle White Steel #2 Kasumi Togi Sale priceFrom $169.00
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Sold outKitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Kamagata Usuba Knife With Buffalo Horn Handle White Steel 180mm (7.1")Kitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Kamagata Usuba Knife With Buffalo Horn Handle White Steel 180mm (7.1")
Sakai Takayuki Kamagata Usuba Knife with Buffalo Horn Handle White Steel 180mm (7.1") /210mm (8.2") Sale priceFrom $189.00
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Kyokokaji Shokei Shironiko Kurouchi Bunka 165 mm (6.5") Fujimaki HandleKyokokaji Shokei Shironiko Kurouchi Bunka 165 mm (6.5") Fujimaki Handle
Kyokokaji Shokei Shironiko Kurouchi Bunka 165 mm (6.5") Fujimaki Handle Sale price$429.00
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Sold outKyokokaji Shokei Shironiko Kurouchi Petty 120 mm (4.7") Fujimaki HandleKyokokaji Shokei Shironiko Kurouchi Petty 120 mm (4.7") Fujimaki Handle
Kyokokaji Shokei Shironiko Kurouchi Petty 120 mm (4.7") Fujimaki Handle Sale price$339.00
OUL Santoku Hammered Shironiko / White Steel #2 165 mm / 6.5" Magnolia HandleOUL Santoku Hammered Shironiko / White Steel #2 165 mm / 6.5" Magnolia Handle
OUL Santoku Hammered Shironiko / White Steel #2 165 mm / 6.5" Magnolia Handle Sale price$349.00
OUL Gyuto Hammered Shironiko / White Steel #2 210 mm / 8.2" Magnolia HandleOUL Gyuto Hammered Shironiko / White Steel #2 210 mm / 8.2" Magnolia Handle
OUL Gyuto Hammered Shironiko / White Steel #2 210 mm / 8.2" Magnolia Handle Sale price$299.00
Sold outKitchen Knives - Usuba Knife / Nakiri Knife White Steel #2 180mm (7.1") Sakai TakayukiKitchen Knives - Usuba Knife / Nakiri Knife White Steel #2 180mm (7.1") Sakai Takayuki
Usuba Knife / Nakiri Knife White Steel #2 180mm (7.1") Sakai Takayuki Sale price$289.00
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Sold outSakai Takayuki Custom Sakura Decorative Deba Knife White Steel 180mmSakai Takayuki Custom Sakura Decorative Deba Knife White Steel 180mm
Sakai Takayuki Custom Sakura Decorative Deba Knife White Steel 180mm Sale price$649.00
Kyokokaji Shokei Shironiko Kurouchi Deba 135 mm (5.3") Fujimaki HandleKyokokaji Shokei Shironiko Kurouchi Deba 135 mm (5.3") Fujimaki Handle
Kyokokaji Shokei Shironiko Kurouchi Deba 135 mm (5.3") Fujimaki Handle Sale price$359.00
Kyokokaji Shokei Shironiko Kurouchi Petty / Paring 75 mm (3.0") Fujimaki HandleKyokokaji Shokei Shironiko Kurouchi Petty / Paring 75 mm (3.0") Fujimaki Handle
Kyokokaji Shokei Shironiko Kurouchi Petty / Paring 75 mm (3.0") Fujimaki Handle Sale price$199.00
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Kyokokaji Shokei Shironiko Kurouchi Petty / Paring 65 mm (2.5") Fujimaki HandleKyokokaji Shokei Shironiko Kurouchi Petty / Paring 65 mm (2.5") Fujimaki Handle
Kyokokaji Shokei Shironiko Kurouchi Petty / Paring 65 mm (2.5") Fujimaki Handle Sale price$239.00
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Kyokokaji Shokei Shironiko Kurouchi Kiritsuke 170 mm / 6.7" Fujimaki HandleKyokokaji Shokei Shironiko Kurouchi Kiritsuke 170 mm / 6.7" Fujimaki Handle
Kyokokaji Shokei Shironiko Kurouchi Kiritsuke 170 mm / 6.7" Fujimaki Handle Sale price$409.00
Kyokokaji Shokei 90mm Wide Petty Japanese Knife with Fujimaki Rattan Handle and Kurouchi FinishKyokokaji Shokei 90mm Wide Petty Japanese Knife with Fujimaki Rattan Handle and Kurouchi Finish
Kyokokaji Shokei Shironiko White #2 Kurouchi Wide Petty Knife - 90mm (Fujimaki Handle) Sale price$249.00
Kyokokaji Shokei 90mm Full-Tang Petty Knife with 3mm Thick Spine and Fujimaki Rattan HandleTraditional Fujimaki rattan-wrapped full-tang handle on a 100mm Kyokokaji Shokei knife
Kyokokaji Shokei Shironiko Kurouchi Petty / Paring 90 mm Fujimaki Handle Sale price$249.00
Kyokokaji Shokei 85mm Wide Petty Knife with 25mm Width and Fujimaki Rattan HandleDetail of traditional Fujimaki rattan-wrapped full-tang handle on a Kyoto-forged knife
Kyokokaji Shokei Shironiko White #2 Kurouchi Wide Petty / Paring 85mm (Fujimaki Handle) Sale price$249.00
Kyokokaji Shokei 105mm Full-Tang Wide Petty Knife with 3mm Thick Spine and Fujimaki HandleDetail of traditional Fujimaki rattan-wrapped full-tang handle on a Kyoto-forged knife
Kyokokaji Shokei Shironiko White #2 Kurouchi Wide Petty / Paring 105mm Sale price$249.00
Miki Hamono Yanagiba Slicer Knife Shironiko Damascus Magnolia HandleMiki Hamono Yanagiba Slicer Knife Shironiko Damascus Magnolia Handle
Miki Hamono Yanagiba Slicer Knife Shironiko Damascus Magnolia Handle Sale priceFrom $249.00
Kyokokaji Shokei Shironiko Kurouchi Bunka 180 mm Fujimaki HandleKyokokaji Shokei Shironiko Kurouchi Bunka 180 mm Fujimaki Handle
Kyokokaji Shokei Shironiko Kurouchi Bunka 180 mm Fujimaki Handle Sale price$459.00
OUL Shirogami #2 / White Steel #2 Petty 150 mm / 5.9" with Maple HandleOUL Shirogami #2 / White Steel #2 Petty 150 mm / 5.9" with Maple Handle
OUL Shirogami #2 / White Steel #2 Petty 150 mm / 5.9" with Maple Handle Sale price$419.00
OUL Shirogami #2 / White Steel #2 Santoku 180 mm / 7.1" with Maple HandleOUL Shirogami #2 / White Steel #2 Santoku 180 mm / 7.1" with Maple Handle
OUL Shirogami #2 / White Steel #2 Santoku 180 mm / 7.1" with Maple Handle Sale price$469.00
Sakai Takayuki Shironiko Habahiro Bunka Knife 180 mmSakai Takayuki Shironiko Habahiro Bunka Knife 180 mm
Sakai Takayuki Shironiko Habahiro Bunka Knife 180 mm Sale price$379.00
OUL Shirogami #2 / White Steel #2 Gyuto 210 mm / 8.2" with Maple HandleOUL Shirogami #2 / White Steel #2 Gyuto 210 mm / 8.2" with Maple Handle
OUL Shirogami #2 / White Steel #2 Gyuto 210 mm / 8.2" with Maple Handle Sale price$559.00
Kitchen Knives - OUL Petty Shironiko / White Steel #2 150mm / 5.9" Oak HandleKitchen Knives - OUL Petty Shironiko / White Steel #2 150mm / 5.9" Oak Handle
OUL Petty Shironiko / White Steel #2 150mm / 5.9" Oak Handle Sale price$339.00
Sawakazuma Yanagiba Slicer Knife 210 mm / 8.2" Shironiko Damascus Rosewood HandleSawakazuma Yanagiba Slicer Knife 210 mm / 8.2" Shironiko Damascus Rosewood Handle
Sawakazuma Yanagiba Slicer Knife 210 mm / 8.2" Shironiko Damascus Rosewood Handle Sale price$239.00
Sold outKitchen Knives - Honesuki Boning Knife 150mm (5.9") With White Steel #2 Single BevelKitchen Knives - Honesuki Boning Knife 150mm (5.9") With White Steel #2 Single Bevel
Honesuki Boning Knife 150mm (5.9") with White Steel #2 Single Bevel Sale price$299.00
Kitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Pre Order Purchase Custom Order Decorative Deba Knife With Buffalo Horn Handle White Steel 210mm (8.3")Kitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Pre Order Purchase Custom Order Decorative Deba Knife With Buffalo Horn Handle White Steel 210mm (8.3")
Sakai Takayuki Pre Order Purchase Custom Order Decorative Deba Knife with Buffalo Horn Handle White Steel 210mm (8.3") Sale price$899.00
Sold outKitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Shobu Knife White Steel 300mm (11.8") With Buffalo Horn Handle Kasumi TogiKitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Shobu Knife White Steel 300mm (11.8") With Buffalo Horn Handle Kasumi Togi
Sakai Takayuki Shobu Knife White Steel 300mm (11.8") with Buffalo Horn Handle Kasumi Togi Sale price$239.00

The Composition of White Steel Number 2

White Steel No. 2 is essentially identical to White Steel 1, but it contains slightly less carbon, which makes it less brittle and less prone to chipping. The downside of having less carbon is that it does not retain its edge for as long. That said, White Steel 2 knives still rank among the sharpest knives, only outmatched by White Steel 1.

The Difference Between White Steel and Other High Carbon Steels

White Steel and other high carbon steels such as Blue Steel 2 have similar structures in terms of how much carbon they contain. But several things set them apart. For starters, kitchen knives made out of White Steel Number 2 will typically be easier to sharpen than those that contain additional elements like molybdenum, tungsten, and other metals. These additions make knives more durable than knives with White Steel 2 and less prone to corrosion. The generally have better edge retention as well, but the tradeoff is they are harder to sharpen and do not get as sharp.

The Composition of White Steel Number 2

White Steel No. 2 is essentially identical to White Steel 1, but it contains slightly less carbon, which makes it less brittle and less prone to chipping. The downside of having less carbon is that it does not retain its edge for as long. That said, White Steel 2 knives still rank among the sharpest knives, only outmatched by White Steel 1.

The Difference Between White Steel and Other High Carbon Steels

White Steel and other high carbon steels such as Blue Steel 2 have similar structures in terms of how much carbon they contain. But several things set them apart. For starters, kitchen knives made out of White Steel Number 2 will typically be easier to sharpen than those that contain. . . Show More >