What is "VG-10"? Is it different from VG No. 10? Stainless steel? – High hardness and superior sharpness!

What is required of a knife is sharpness, durability, and ease of use.
The steel that meets all of these requirements is VG-10 (V Gold No. 10) .

This time, we will introduce the characteristics of VG-10 and its relationship to the three-layer structure, and finally, we will introduce the ultimate knife that uses VG-10 for the entire blade .

What is VG-10 (V Gold No. 10)?

VG-10 (V Gold No. 10) is a high-grade stainless steel material developed by Takefu Special Steel Co., Ltd. in Fukui Prefecture.

It has an excellent balance of hardness and toughness , making it the best stainless steel for blades, and with proper heat treatment it can achieve extremely high hardness.

It also contains a lot of alloying elements such as chromium and vanadium, making it resistant to rust and maintaining its sharpness for a long time.

Due to these excellent properties, VG-10 knives are highly regarded by professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts for their rust-resistant properties and long-lasting sharpness.
Furthermore, it is less likely to chip and is easy to resharpen, making it a popular material that is widely supported by professionals and home users alike.

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What is the "three-layer structure" used in many VG-10 knives?

An example of a Damascus knife with a core of VG10 steel sandwiched between layers of different metals on the outside.
Many knives made with VG-10 have a three-layer structure (clad material).

This structure, also known as the "Kasumi knife," is a composite structure in which hard steel such as VG-10 is placed in the center and sandwiched between soft stainless steel on both sides , and is currently used in many knives.

This structure encases a hard core material in a soft outer layer, creating a blade that is difficult to break or bend, just like a Japanese sword.

Some say that by supporting the core with soft iron , it can be hardened to the limit , which allows for even greater sharpness. Furthermore, the stainless steel exterior makes the blade less susceptible to rust, making it easier to handle.

In addition, the three-layer structure (clad material) allows beautiful forged patterns such as Damascus patterns to be created, giving the product a luxurious appearance. This is also possible because the sides are made of relatively soft stainless steel, making it possible to create patterns.

Due to these advantages, many knives made with VG-10 are made with a composite three-layer structure, such as Damascus , and are popular in the high-end knife market.

VG-10 is glazed – the benefits of a single blade for a perfect knife

While composite materials are the norm, there are also knives whose blades are made entirely from a single steel material .
These knives made from a single steel material are also called " honyaki knives " and are extremely luxurious.

One example is the yanagiba knife (Sakai Takayuki "Shoryu"), forged entirely from VG-10 steel. Honyaki knives , which have the same core and exterior material, have a uniform shine throughout the blade, giving them a luxurious appearance.

" Tashinam The Perfect Knife uses VG-10, which is normally only used for the core material, for the entire blade , and undergoes a master firing process .

Knife blades made entirely from a single piece of VG-10 (honyaki) are extremely rare, and have the great advantage of being able to be sharpened without having to worry about the boundary between the core and exterior.

Furthermore, since the steel quality is uniform throughout the blade, there is little unevenness in sharpness and stable performance can be maintained for a long period of time.

Of course, the manufacturing costs are high and it requires advanced technology, but it can be said to be the "ultimate knife" that provides a special sharpness that is worth the cost .

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Features of the Perfect Knife

• All blades are made using V Gold No. 10.

• Superb sharpness recognized by professionals

• Each knife is carefully hand-finished by a craftsman

We also offer a 7-day trial period after delivery, so if you're not satisfied after using it, you can return it.

The finely sharpened blade cuts through meat, fish, and vegetables without crushing the fibers, bringing out the maximum flavor in your food.

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