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    VG-10 Stainless Steel

    The “VG-10” in VG-10 Steel Knives stands for V-series and Gold, which signifies its high quality, as in “gold standard.” It is a stainless steel with a relatively high carbon content that, in addition to vanadium, also contains chromium, cobalt, and molybdenum. The composition of this stainless steel allows the steel to achieve and maintain a razor-sharp edge compared to many other stainless steel varieties. Its sharpness is especially crucial in the culinary world, where precise cuts and slices are essential, and the other elements add to a blade’s durability, corrosion resistance, and edge retention.

    The “VG-10” in VG-10 Steel Knives stands for V-series and Gold, which signifies its high quality, as in “gold standard.” It is a stainless steel with a relatively high carbon content that, in addition to vanadium, also contains chromium, cobalt, and molybdenum. The composition of this stainless steel allows. . . Show More >

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    Shigeki Tanaka Damascus VG-10 Nakiri with Magnolia Handle Buffalo Ferrule 165mm / 6.5"
    Shigeki Tanaka Damascus VG-10 Nakiri with Magnolia Handle Buffalo Ferrule 165mm / 6.5"
    Shigeki Tanaka Damascus VG-10 Nakiri with Magnolia Handle Buffalo Ferrule 165mm / 6.5"
    $369.00
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    Shigeki Tanaka Damascus VG10 Petty with Magnolia Handle Buffalo Ferrule 150mm / 5.9"
    Shigeki Tanaka Damascus VG10 Petty with Magnolia Handle Buffalo Ferrule 150mm / 5.9"
    Shigeki Tanaka Damascus VG10 Petty with Magnolia Handle Buffalo Ferrule 150mm / 5.9"
    $529.00
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    Sakai Takayuki Petty Knife 150 mm / 5.9" Damascus 33 Layer with Blue Handle
    Sakai Takayuki Petty Knife 150 mm / 5.9" Damascus 33 Layer with Blue Handle
    Sakai Takayuki Petty Knife 150 mm / 5.9" Damascus 33 Layer with Blue Handle
    $139.00
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    Miki Hamono Hakuun VG-10 Damascus Petty Knife 150mm / 5.9"
    Miki Hamono Hakuun VG-10 Damascus Petty Knife 150mm / 5.9"
    Miki Hamono Hakuun VG-10 Damascus Petty Knife 150mm / 5.9"
    $229.00
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    Miki Hamono Hakuun VG-10 Damascus Nakiri Knife 165 mm / 6.5"
    Miki Hamono Hakuun VG-10 Damascus Nakiri Knife 165 mm / 6.5"
    Miki Hamono Hakuun VG-10 Damascus Nakiri Knife 165 mm / 6.5"
    $329.00
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    Miki Hamono Hakuun VG-10 Damascus Gyuto Knife 180 mm / 7.1"
    Miki Hamono Hakuun VG-10 Damascus Gyuto Knife 180 mm / 7.1"
    Miki Hamono Hakuun VG-10 Damascus Gyuto Knife 180 mm / 7.1"
    $319.00
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    Sawakazuma Ryumon VG-10 17 Layer Damascus Nakiri 170mm / 6.6"
    Sawakazuma Ryumon VG-10 17 Layer Damascus Nakiri 170mm / 6.6"
    Sawakazuma Ryumon VG-10 17 Layer Damascus Nakiri 170mm / 6.6"
    $179.00
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    Sawakazuma Ryumon VG-10 17 Layer Damascus Santoku 170mm / 6.6"
    Sawakazuma Ryumon VG-10 17 Layer Damascus Santoku 170mm / 6.6"
    Sawakazuma Ryumon VG-10 17 Layer Damascus Santoku 170mm / 6.6"
    $189.00
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    Sawakazuma Ryumon VG-10 17 Layer Damascus Gyuto 180 mm / 7.0"
    Sawakazuma Ryumon VG-10 17 Layer Damascus Gyuto 180 mm / 7.0"
    Sawakazuma Ryumon VG-10 17 Layer Damascus Gyuto 180 mm / 7.0"
    $189.00
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    Sawakazuma Senpuu VG-10 Damascus Santoku Knife 180 mm / 7.1"
    Sawakazuma Senpuu VG-10 Damascus Santoku Knife 180 mm / 7.1"
    Sawakazuma Senpuu VG-10 Damascus Santoku Knife 180 mm / 7.1"
    $279.00
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    Sawakazuma Senpuu VG-10 Damascus Gyuto Knife 210 mm / 8.2"
    Sawakazuma Senpuu VG-10 Damascus Gyuto Knife 210 mm / 8.2"
    Sawakazuma Senpuu VG-10 Damascus Gyuto Knife 210 mm / 8.2"
    $289.00
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    Sawakazuma Senpuu VG-10 Damascus Petty Knife 120 mm (4.7") / 150 mm (5.9")
    Sawakazuma Senpuu VG-10 Damascus Petty Knife 120 mm (4.7") / 150 mm (5.9")
    Sawakazuma Senpuu VG-10 Damascus Petty Knife 120 mm (4.7") / 150 mm (5.9")
    from $159.00
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    Kitchen Knife - Sakai Takayuki Petty Knife 150mm (5.9") Damascus 33 Layer With Black Lacquered Oak Handle
    Kitchen Knife - Sakai Takayuki Petty Knife 150mm (5.9") Damascus 33 Layer With Black Lacquered Oak Handle
    Sakai Takayuki Petty Knife 150mm (5.9") Damascus 33 Layer with Black Lacquered Oak Handle
    $169.00
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    Black
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    Kitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Gyuto Japanese Chef Knife 180mm (7.1") Damascus 33 Layer With Blue Handle
    Kitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Gyuto Japanese Chef Knife 180mm (7.1") Damascus 33 Layer With Blue Handle
    Sakai Takayuki Gyuto Japanese Chef Knife 210 mm (8.2") Damascus 33 Layer with Blue Handle
    $179.00
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    Kitchen Knife - Sakai Takayuki Santoku Knife 170mm (6.6") Damascus 33 Layer With Blue Handle
    Kitchen Knife - Sakai Takayuki Santoku Knife 170mm (6.6") Damascus 33 Layer With Blue Handle
    Sakai Takayuki Santoku Knife 170mm (6.6") Damascus 33 Layer with Blue Handle
    $169.00
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    Kitchen Knives - Fujiwara Yasuhiko VG-10 Santoku With Oak Handle 165mm / 6.5" Oak Handle
    Kitchen Knives - Fujiwara Yasuhiko VG-10 Santoku With Oak Handle 165mm / 6.5" Oak Handle
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    Fujiwara Yasuhiko VG-10 Santoku with Oak Handle 165mm / 6.5" Oak Handle
    $289.00
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    Kitchen Knives - Fujiwara Yasuhiko VG-10 Petty With Oak Handle 150mm / 5.9" Oak Handle
    Kitchen Knives - Fujiwara Yasuhiko VG-10 Petty With Oak Handle 150mm / 5.9" Oak Handle
    Fujiwara Yasuhiko VG-10 Petty with Oak Handle 150mm / 5.9" Oak Handle
    $269.00
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    Kitchen Knives - Fujiwara Yasuhiko VG-10 Nakiri With Oak Handle 165mm / 6.5" Oak Handle
    Kitchen Knives - Fujiwara Yasuhiko VG-10 Nakiri With Oak Handle 165mm / 6.5" Oak Handle
    Fujiwara Yasuhiko VG-10 Nakiri with Oak Handle 165mm / 6.5" Oak Handle
    $289.00
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    Kitchen Knives - Misuzu Hamono Bunka VG-10 Stainless Steel 160 Mm / 6.3" Magnolia Handle
    Kitchen Knives - Misuzu Hamono Bunka VG-10 Stainless Steel 160 Mm / 6.3" Magnolia Handle
    Misuzu Hamono Bunka VG-10 Stainless Steel 160 mm / 6.3" Magnolia Handle
    $209.00
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    Kitchen Knives - Misuzu Hamono VG-10 Nakiri 170 Mm / 6.7" Magnolia Handle
    Kitchen Knives - Misuzu Hamono VG-10 Nakiri 170 Mm / 6.7" Magnolia Handle
    Misuzu Hamono VG-10 Nakiri 170 mm / 6.7" Magnolia Handle
    $239.00
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    Kitchen Knives - Misuzu Hamono Bunka Petty VG-10 Stainless Steel 105 Mm / 4.1" Magnolia Handle
    Kitchen Knives - Misuzu Hamono Bunka Petty VG-10 Stainless Steel 105 Mm / 4.1" Magnolia Handle
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    Misuzu Hamono Bunka Petty VG-10 Stainless Steel 105 mm / 4.1" Magnolia Handle
    $159.00
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    Kitchen Knives - Misuzu Hamono Petty VG-10 Stainless Steel 155 Mm / 6.1" Magnolia Handle
    Kitchen Knives - Misuzu Hamono Petty VG-10 Stainless Steel 155 Mm / 6.1" Magnolia Handle
    Misuzu Hamono Petty VG-10 Stainless Steel 155 mm / 6.1" Magnolia Handle
    $179.00
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    Kitchen Knives - Sawakazuma Setsukei VG-10 Damascus Petty Knife 135 Mm / 5.3" Rosewood Handle
    Kitchen Knives - Sawakazuma Setsukei VG-10 Damascus Petty Knife 135 Mm / 5.3" Rosewood Handle
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    Sawakazuma Setsukei VG-10 Damascus Petty Knife 135 mm / 5.3" Rosewood Handle
    $209.00
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    Kitchen Knives - Sawakazuma Setsukei VG-10 Damascus Gyuto Knife 210 Mm / 8.2" Rosewood Handle
    Kitchen Knives - Sawakazuma Setsukei VG-10 Damascus Gyuto Knife 210 Mm / 8.2" Rosewood Handle
    Sawakazuma Setsukei VG-10 Damascus Gyuto Knife 210 mm / 8.2" Rosewood Handle
    $339.00
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    Kitchen Knives - Sawakazuma Setsugetsuka VG-10 Damascus Petty Knife 135 Mm / 5.3" Rosewood Handle
    Kitchen Knives - Sawakazuma Setsugetsuka VG-10 Damascus Petty Knife 135 Mm / 5.3" Rosewood Handle
    Sawakazuma Setsugetsuka VG-10 Damascus Petty Knife 135 mm / 5.3" Rosewood Handle
    $189.00
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    Kitchen Knives - Sawakazuma Setsugetsuka VG-10 Damascus Kengata Bunka Knife 170 Mm / 6.7" Rosewood Handle
    Kitchen Knives - Sawakazuma Setsugetsuka VG-10 Damascus Kengata Bunka Knife 170 Mm / 6.7" Rosewood Handle
    Sawakazuma Setsugetsuka VG-10 Damascus Kengata Bunka Knife 170 mm / 6.7" Rosewood Handle
    $299.00
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    Kitchen Knives - Sawakazuma Setsugetsuka VG-10 Damascus Gyuto 210 Mm / 8.2" Rosewood Handle
    Kitchen Knives - Sawakazuma Setsugetsuka VG-10 Damascus Gyuto 210 Mm / 8.2" Rosewood Handle
    Sawakazuma Setsugetsuka VG-10 Damascus Gyuto 210 mm / 8.2" Rosewood Handle
    $399.00
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    Kitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Honesuki Boning Knife 150mm (5.9") / 180mm (7.0") With Single Bevel
    Kitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Honesuki Boning Knife 150mm (5.9") / 180mm (7.0") With Single Bevel
    Sakai Takayuki Honesuki Boning Knife 150mm (5.9") / 180mm (7.0") with Single Bevel
    from $169.00
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    Kitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Honyaki Shoryu Genbu Sakimaru Yanagiba Slicer With Saya 300mm (11.8") VG-10 Slicer
    Kitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Honyaki Shoryu Genbu Sakimaru Yanagiba Slicer With Saya 300mm (11.8") VG-10 Slicer
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    Sakai Takayuki Honyaki Shoryu Genbu Sakimaru Yanagiba Slicer with Saya 300mm (11.8") VG-10 Slicer
    $999.00
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    Kitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Honyaki Shoryu Hien Kengata Yanagiba With Saya 300mm (11.8") VG-10 Slicer
    Kitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Honyaki Shoryu Hien Kengata Yanagiba With Saya 300mm (11.8") VG-10 Slicer
    Sakai Takayuki Honyaki Shoryu Hien Kengata Yanagiba with Saya 300mm (11.8") VG-10 Slicer
    $999.00
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    Kitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Japanese Knife Set Damascus 33 Layer With Japanese Handle Nakiri Knife 160mm (6.3") Gyuto Chef Knife 210mm (8.3")
    Kitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Japanese Knife Set Damascus 33 Layer With Japanese Handle Nakiri Knife 160mm (6.3") Gyuto Chef Knife 210mm (8.3")
    Sakai Takayuki Japanese Knife Set Damascus 33 Layer with Japanese Handle Nakiri Knife 160mm (6.3") Gyuto Chef Knife 210mm (8.3")
    $398.00
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    Kitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Japanese Knife Set Damascus 33 Layer With Japanese Handle Kengata Santoku Knife 160mm (6.3") Nakiri Knife 160mm (6.3")
    Kitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Japanese Knife Set Damascus 33 Layer With Japanese Handle Kengata Santoku Knife 160mm (6.3") Nakiri Knife 160mm (6.3")
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    Sakai Takayuki Japanese Knife Set Damascus 33 Layer with Japanese Handle Kengata Santoku Knife 160mm (6.3") Nakiri Knife 160mm (6.3")
    $348.00
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    Kitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Japanese Knife Set Damascus 17 Layer Petty / Paring Knife 80mm (3.2") Gyuto (Chef's Knife) 180mm (7.1")
    Kitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Japanese Knife Set Damascus 17 Layer Petty / Paring Knife 80mm (3.2") Gyuto (Chef's Knife) 180mm (7.1")
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    Sakai Takayuki Japanese Knife Set Damascus 17 Layer Petty / Paring Knife 80mm (3.2") Gyuto (Chef's Knife) 180mm (7.1")
    $209.00 $228.00
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    Kitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Japanese Knife Set Damascus 17 Layer Petty Knife 135mm (5.3") Santoku Knife 180mm (7.1") Nakiri Knife 160mm (6.3")
    Kitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Japanese Knife Set Damascus 17 Layer Petty Knife 135mm (5.3") Santoku Knife 180mm (7.1") Nakiri Knife 160mm (6.3")
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    Sakai Takayuki Japanese Knife Set Damascus 17 Layer Petty Knife 135mm (5.3") Santoku Knife 180mm (7.1") Nakiri Knife 160mm (6.3")
    $379.00 $397.00
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    Kitchen Knives - Sujihiki Slicer Knife 240mm (9.4") Damascus 17 Layer
    Kitchen Knives - Sujihiki Slicer Knife 240mm (9.4") Damascus 17 Layer
    Sujihiki Slicer Knife 240mm (9.4") Damascus 17 Layer
    $199.00
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    Kitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Japanese Knife Set Damascus 33 Layer With Japanese Handle Petty Knife 150mm (5.9") Nakiri Knife 160mm (6.3")
    Kitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki Japanese Knife Set Damascus 33 Layer With Japanese Handle Petty Knife 150mm (5.9") Nakiri Knife 160mm (6.3")
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    Sakai Takayuki Japanese Knife Set Damascus 33 Layer with Japanese Handle Petty Knife 150mm (5.9") Nakiri Knife 160mm (6.3")
    $318.00
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    Kitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki 33 Layer Damascus Nakiri Knife 160mm (6.3") With Lacquered Oak Handle
    Kitchen Knives - Sakai Takayuki 33 Layer Damascus Nakiri Knife 160mm (6.3") With Lacquered Oak Handle
    Sakai Takayuki 33 Layer Damascus Nakiri Knife 160mm (6.3") with Lacquered Oak Handle
    $169.00
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    A Rich Heritage

    VG-10 stainless steel is a remarkable metal with a rich heritage, having garnered widespread acclaim and popularity in Japanese kitchen knives. It was developed by Takefu Special Steel Company, which started making steel products over 60 years ago. The Japanese knife makers who handcraft these knives use techniques that are rooted in centuries of time-honored traditions and craftsmanship.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    VG-10 and Damascus steel are highly regarded in the industry but have distinct differences and qualities. VG-10 steel knives are known for their sharpness and corrosion resistance. Damascus steel, on the other hand, is not a specific type of steel but rather a method of layering different types of steel to create a visually striking, wavy pattern. While VG-10 excels in edge retention and ease of maintenance, Damascus steel knives often appeal to those who appreciate their captivatingly beautiful aesthetics.

    Many times you will find VG-10 as the core metal within a Damascus cladding. This method allows for the best of both worlds with great edge retention and corrosion resistance while having the beautiful Damascus aesthetic.

    Proper care of any knife is essential to preserve its performance and longevity. A few best practices for maintaining your knife include hand washing, drying thoroughly, using a soft cutting board instead of a hard surface, honing the blade regularly, sharpening it as needed, and storing it properly.