R2: Powdered High Speed Steel Knives $$$$

Blade: R2, Powdered High Speed Steel (double edged) - Stainless

Sharpness　★★★★★ (5/5)

Hardness/durability　★★★★★ (5/5)

Edge retention  ★★★★★ (5/5)

Ease of sharpening　★★★★☆ (4/5)

Rust resistance　 ★★★★☆ (4/5)

Manufactured by Kobe Steel,LTD.(KOBELCO), composed of Carbon 1.45%, Chromium 16%, Molybdenum 3.2%, Vanadium 2%, Manganese 0.5%, Rockwell Hardness 62-65 HRC.

Possesses high durability to bending, also strong to corrosion and wear. Assuring the optimum performance in cutlery products. Despite the maximised hardness, sharpening is relatively easy.