Yasuki Steel
Yasuki Steel - Japanese steel of the highest quality
Yasuki Steel is a special line of high quality Japanese steel produced by Hitachi Metals Ltd. in the Yasuki area of Shimane Prefecture , Japan. These steels are considered to be among the best in the world for the production of kitchen knives, swords and cutting tools because they combine traditional Japanese metallurgy with modern manufacturing technologies.
The main characteristics of Yasuki steel
🔹 High purity - Yasuki steel is produced with a minimum of impurities, which guarantees its excellent sharpness and long life.
🔹 Optimum hardness - Knives made from Yasuki steel achieve a hardness of HRC 60+, which means they will retain their edge for a long time.
🔹 Easy sharpening - Despite its high hardness, this steel is easy to sharpen and maintain.
🔹 High toughness - Some variants of Yasuki steel have excellent resistance to cracking and are less brittle than conventional carbon steels.
Types of Yasuki steel
Yasuki Steel includes several types of steels, categorized by carbon content and other additives:
1️⃣ Blue Steel (Aogami) - Blue Steel
✔ Aogami #1 and #2 - contains chromium and tungsten, which increases hardness, toughness and wear resistance.
✔ Aogami Super - the highest quality blue steel, even harder and more durable than standard Aogami.
2️⃣ White Steel (Shirogami) - White Steel
✔ Shirogami #1 and #2 - pure carbon steel with excellent sharpness and extremely fine edge. Often used in traditional Japanese knives.
3️⃣ Silver Steel (Gingami) - Silver Steel
✔ Gin-san (Silver 3) - a stainless steel variant of Yasuki Steel, which combines the properties of carbon steel with corrosion resistance.
Why is Yasuki Steel popular among knife makers?
✅ It is used for high-end Japanese kitchen knives because it offers the perfect balance between hardness, sharpness and ease of maintenance.
✅ Yasuki Steel knives are commonly found in the workshops of master knife makers in Japan.
✅ Ideal for professional chefs looking for the highest quality blade with long life.
Summary: Yasuki Steel is a premium Japanese steel, manufactured by Hitachi Metals, used to make the finest kitchen knives, cutting tools and swords.