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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 >
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.
