Aogami #2 vs Shirogami #2

Detailed metallurgical comparison between Blue Paper Steel #2 and White Paper Steel #2.

AOGAMI-2

Aogami #2

Blue Paper Steel #2

Similar to Aogami #1 but with slightly lower carbon and tungsten content. Offers an excellent balance of edge retention and toughness, making it the most-used steel among Japanese master blacksmiths. The sweet spot of the Aogami family — demanding enough to be worthy, forgiving enough to be reliable.

carbon1.05–1.15%chromium0.20–0.50%tungsten1.00–1.50%
Sharpness
8
Edge Retention
8
Ease of Sharpening
7
Rust Resistance
4
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SHIROGAMI-2

Shirogami #2

White Paper Steel #2

The most widely used white steel. Slightly lower carbon than #1 for an excellent balance of extreme sharpness and workability. The most beloved steel among Japanese master craftsmen for its near-perfect balance: it sharpens with effortless ease and delivers razor edges that glide through the finest grain.

carbon1.05–1.15%
Sharpness
9
Edge Retention
6
Ease of Sharpening
10
Rust Resistance
2
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