VG-1 (also known as V Gold 1 steel) is a high Carbon (C) Molybdenum (Mo) stainless steel
manufactured by Takefu Special Steel Co.,Ltd.It is not the same steel as VG-10.
VG-1 has a Carbon (C) content between 0.95-1.05 %, Chromium (Cr) content between 13.0-15.0 %,
Molybdenum (Mo) content between 0.2-0.4 % and contains less than 0.25 % of Nickel (Ni).
During forging, Mo and Cr form hard double carbide bonds, which help improve the abrasion and
corrosion resistance of the steel. It is usually heat treated to reach hardness of 58-61.
This knife is around HRC-60.
This knife is for professional cooks,
It can be used by amateurs who love cooking.
Ideal for sushi parties at home.
It is available immediately after purchase.
You can sharpen both artificial and natural whetstones.
Specification
During quenching, a wave-like pattern appears by placing mud on the knife. It is called a Hamon in Japanese.
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Important Notice
-NOTICE-
Please confirm as following
*do not use the knife in a twisting motion.
*use the correct knife when cutting bone, frozen or hard items.
*note that the images are of the sample products. Colour, wight, pattern and size can differ as each product is handmade.
*use a soft plastic or wooden cutting board to protect the blades edge.
*don't heat or cool rapidly as it may change the structure of the steel.
*don't nesitate to cotact us for further enquiries.