V-Gold #10 vs Aogami #2

Detailed metallurgical comparison between V-Gold 10 Premium Stainless and Blue Paper Steel #2.

V-GOLD-10

V-Gold #10

V-Gold 10 Premium Stainless

A high-grade stainless steel from Takefu Special Steel, featuring significant vanadium content for outstanding edge retention and hardness. Very popular with Japanese cutlery and knife makers targeting the premium segment who need consistent, high-performance stainless properties without resort to powder metallurgy.

carbon1.05%chromium15.00%molybdenum1.00%vanadium0.20%cobalt1.40%
Sharpness
8
Edge Retention
8
Ease of Sharpening
7
Rust Resistance
9
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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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