Swedish Steel vs Aogami Super

Detailed metallurgical comparison between Swedish Carbon Steel and Super Blue Steel.

Highly pure carbon steel imported from Sweden. Historically prized by Japanese blacksmiths for its exceptional purity and performance, rivaling the best domestic steels. Some legendary pre-war tool makers used it exclusively, and tools bearing this steel are treasured collector's items.

carbon1.20–1.30%

Sharpness

9

Edge Retention

8

Ease of Sharpening

8

Rust Resistance

3

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The highest-carbon variant among Aogami steels. Includes vanadium and molybdenum for extreme edge retention and hardness. Revered and feared in equal measure — its edge outlasts almost everything, but requires a master's touch to sharpen properly. The pinnacle of the Hitachi carbon steel family.

carbon1.40–1.50%chromium0.30–0.50%tungsten2.00–2.50%vanadium0.30–0.50%molybdenum0.30–0.52%

Sharpness

9

Edge Retention

10

Ease of Sharpening

5

Rust Resistance

4

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