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VG10 Steel Knives
What does damascus steel mean
What is white steel
What is blue steel
VG10 - What makes VG10 so good?
Invented by the Japanese and used in most premium knives. The G stands for "gold". The steel is heat treated at extreme temperatures to make it very hard (62+ on the Rockwell scale) very strong and stain resistant. What that means is it's just about perfect for making kitchen knives which stay sharp for a very long time.  As it is super hard make sure when it comes around to sharpening you use a ceramic or diamond sharpener as standard sharpening steels will barely touch it

​Damascus
 - Many of the VG10 knives I stock are wrapped in Damascus. Also known as 'pattern welded steel' softer alloys are repeatedly heated and forged, layered and folded to create a beautiful aesthetic.  Damascus has a  complex creation process and requires lots of time and concentration from a very skilled craftsmen.



​White Carbon Steel
 - White steel is as near pure carbon as you can get. This makes for a knife that can take a great edge and keep it. It sharpens easily too even when heat treated to a high level of hardness. For the novice it's worth bearing in mind all carbon knives do require extra maintenance. They will discolor or develop a patina on the surface - They should always be wiped between uses and always dried after being washed. Over time if some surface rust does appear it needs to be removed with warm water, a drop of lemon juice and a plastic scourer.
  • Aogami Super Blue Steel - This is considered to be just about the best mix found for a high carbon steel for knife making. Carbon steels can deliver amazing levels of sharpness and Super Blue is considered to be about as good as it can get. Easy to sharpen and giving a silky smooth cut. As with the White Carbon and any other carbon combination extra care is needed when storing and maintaining.
      
 (Many of the Japanese knives will be a high carbon steel wrapped in stainless/Damascus for the stain/rust resistance)
Tang - ​The term full tang means that the knife/sword is one solid piece and the 2 handle pieces are pinned on to the blade, one on each side. This is the strongest of the tang types.  Half tang knives go the length of the knife handle, but only half the width of it.


​Michelin Star Chef Brad Carter showing off his VG10 33 Layer Sakai Takayuki at Ludlow Food Festival


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  • HOME
  • KNIVES
    • SETO ISEYA
    • SAKAI TAKAYUKI
    • Shigeki Tanaka
    • KANETSUNE
    • TOJIRO
    • KAI SHUN
    • CARBON STEEL
    • Steak Knives
    • Sayas / Knife Sheaths
  • Knife Types
    • Paring / Petty
    • Santoku
    • Nakiri / Usuba
    • Gyuto / Chef
    • Carving / Slicing
    • Deba / Butchery
    • Sashimi / Yanagiba
    • Boning / Filleting Butchery
    • Steak Knives
    • Sayas / Knife Sheaths
  • Sharpening
    • Honing Rod
    • Ceramic Honing wheel
    • Sharpening Guide
  • Knife Rolls
  • Knife Storage
    • Selement Knife Rack
    • Knife Blocks
    • Sayas / Knife Sheaths
  • Cast Iron Pans
  • ACCESSORIES
    • Condiment Box
    • Japanese Mandolin
    • Honing Rod
    • Ceramic honing wheel
    • Sharpening Guide
    • Rust Remover
    • Garnish >
      • Chiba Turning Slicer
      • Chiba Tsumataro
      • Kaiten Tsumakirikun
    • Sayas / Knife Sheaths
    • Fire Lighter
    • Steak Knives >
      • Laguiole Knives
      • Japanese Steak Knives
    • Yakitori Skewers
    • Plating Tweezers
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  • Chiba S
    • Chiba S Peeler
    • Chiba Tsumataro
    • Kaiten Tsumakirikun
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