Edge Retention Corrosion Resistance Ease of Sharpening Toughness Hardness

Shirogami #2 (White Paper #2) is the purest form of high-carbon steel from Hitachi Metals. With no additional alloys, it sharpens to an incredibly keen edge with minimal effort. It is the gold standard for traditional single-bevel knives in Sakai. Requires diligent rust prevention.

Specifications

Edge Retention
3/5
Corrosion Resistance
1/5
Ease of Sharpening
5/5
Toughness
4/5
Hardness (HRC)
61-63
Type Carbon
Hardness Range 61-63 HRC

Knives Using Shirogami #2