A2 steel is typically used for applications where high wear resistance and toughness are required, such as:

• Cutting tools: A2 steel is often used for manufacturing punches, shear blades, and other cutting tools.
• Dies: A2 tool steel is often used for making cold heading dies, forging dies, and blanking dies.
• Punches: A2 tool steel is often used for making punches for punching operations in the metalworking industry.
• Molds: A2 tool steel is used for making injection molds and blow molds due to its toughness and wear resistance.
• Knives: A2 tool steel is used for making knives due to its good edge retention and ability to hold a sharp edge.