Glossary
Kigami
Kiiro Gami (literally: yellow paper), i.e. yellow paper steel, is somewhat less common than Shirogami when it comes to Japanese knives. The quality is lower compared to Aogami and Shirogami. The carbon content is between 0.8 % and 1.2 %
Kigami is increasingly used in high-quality tool manufacture. Knives made with Kigami are in the mid-range segment. At Oryoki, we do not stock knives with this steel.