Thread: Meaning of the term "chemical steel"

Hi there,

I recently bought my first japanese, western style, razor.



The seller believes that the razor was made of Yasuki steel, since this was written on the wrapper the knife came in.



I have doubts myself but after searching for the explanation of the term "chemical steel" i did not come further that this meant simply 'imported' steel.

This did not make me any wiser on the matter so i hope some of you can tell me some more on the steel used for this Nile 17

Regards,

Erwin