R-2 (Kobelco) is a powder metallurgy ‘super steel’ that has become a popular knife steel because of its jaw-dropping cutting performance, excellent edge retention and high corrosion resistance. Thankfully, unlike Cowry X and ZDP-189, kitchen knives made in R-2 steel are far more available on the market.

C 1.25-1.45 % | Cr 14.00-16.00 % | Mo 2.3-3.3 % | V 1.8-2.2 %