SK Steel vs Aogami #1

Broad category of high-carbon steel widely used for general Japanese woodworking tools. Affordable, easy to sharpen, and highly functional, though it lacks the extreme refinement of the Hitachi paper steels. A democratic steel that puts functional tools in every craftsman's hands.

High-carbon steel alloyed with chromium and tungsten for enhanced wear resistance and edge retention. Ideal for hard woods and heavy use. Forged by masters who prize its demanding nature, it rewards a skilled sharpener with extraordinary edges that outlast almost any other carbon steel.