Kappabashi Tokyo; Portland Oregon; Wholesale Inquiry ; Home / Blue Steel No.2. Seisuke Blue Steel No.2 Nashiji Gyuto Japanese Chef Knife 210mm with Carbonized Wood Handle. This steel is sought after and made from Japanese pure sand irons at their famous Yasugi plant in Shimane Prefecture. Blue Steel No.2. Blue Paper (Aogami) Steel Knives Blue Paper Steel (“Aoko” or “Aogami” in Japanese) has a high level of stickiness and abrasion resistance thanks to chromium and tungsten, so it can keep you from worrying about chipping-off and wearing-out of a blade to some extent compared to White Steel. QUICK VIEW. This group of knives uses Blue #2 steel which is made by Hitachi and is also called Aogami #2 and sometimes called Blue Paper #2 since the steel is wrapped in blue paper when it's sent to blacksmiths. This results in increased toughness and the production of hard carbide molecules which improve edge retention. Sale. Blue Steel No.2 Carbon Steel Blue Steel No.2 (Hitachi Metals Ltd.) is made by adding Chromium and Tungsten / Wolfram to White Steel No.2. Steel guide; Knife Styles; Quick & Easy Shopping Guide; Virtual Showroom; Shipping & Delivery; About Us; Contact Us; Return Policy; Store. Sale. Sort by. $159.00 USD. $139.00 USD.