VG-10 Stainless

Stainless Steel

Hardness: 59–61 HRC

Typical Price Range: $40–$200

VG-10 is a Japanese stainless steel from Takefu Special Steel, widely used in Spyderco and Japanese production knives. It offers an excellent combination of sharpness, edge retention, and corrosion resistance.

Advantages

✓Excellent edge retention for a non-PM stainless
✓Good corrosion resistance
✓Takes a very sharp edge — ideal for slicing tasks

Disadvantages

✗Can chip under lateral stress or prying
✗Less tough than American PM steels at similar hardness

Best Use Cases

•Japanese-style EDC knives
•Kitchen and slicing tasks
•Spyderco folders and fixed blades

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