Knife specifications: “LŪSIS”
Steel: Japanese forged VG10 stainless steel
Hardness: HRC 60–61
Blade length (mm): 110 / 4.33 inches
Blade thickness (mm): 3 / 0.11 inches
Blade width (mm): 27 / 1.06 inches
Handle: stabilized Karelian birch
Overall length (mm): 230 / 9.05 inches
Knife type: hunting, outdoor use
Package contents: knife, leather sheath
VG10 is one of the most popular high-quality Japanese stainless steels, particularly favored in the manufacture of kitchen and pocket knives. Here is a complete overview of its properties and a comparison with other steels:
– Developed in Japan by *Takefu Special Steel*.
– The name “VG” stands for “V-Gold”—the gold standard for high-quality steel.
– Originally designed for surgical scalpels, it later gained popularity as a kitchen knife and an everyday carry knife.
Key benefits:
Hardness: HRC 60–61 – retains its sharpness longer than many other stainless steels.
Sharpness: Thanks to its vanadium and cobalt content, VG10 forms hard carbides that ensure long-lasting sharpness.
Corrosion resistance: Contains ~15.5% chromium—excellent protection against rust even in wet or acidic environments.
Ease of sharpening: Despite its high hardness, VG10 is **relatively easy to sharpen*, especially with water stones (sharpening stones).
Toughness: Balanced—not too brittle, but not as tough as some tool steels (such as D2).
VG10 stands out for its balanced performance—it isn’t the best in every category, but overall it’s a very reliable and practical steel.
– If you want a knife that will stay sharp for a long time, won’t need frequent sharpening, and isn’t affected by moisture—VG10 is an excellent choice.
– Particularly suitable for kitchen knives, everyday pocket knives, fishing, and outdoor activities.
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