Iron Clad

Higonokami VG10 Steel Folding Knife - Pocket

Name: Higonokami VG10 Steel Folding Knife - Pocket
Brand: Iron Clad
Price: 1623.00 TWD
Availability: InStock

$1,623.00

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Detailed Specifications

Line	To Be Added - Non Stainless Clad
Profile	Petty / Utility, Paring
Weight	31 g \| 1.1 oz
Edge Length	52 mm \| 2 3/64″
Heel Height	13 mm \| 33/64″
Width @ Heel	2.4 mm \| 3/32″
Width @ Mid	2.4 mm \| 3/32″
Width @ 1cm from Tip	2.4 mm \| 3/32″
Steel	VG10 \| Stainless
Blade Construction	To Be Added
Hardness (HRC)	59 - 61
Surface Finish	To Be Added
Handle	Special Handle
Best for	To Be Added

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Pros	Cons
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Care Instruction

Don't cut hard things! Japanese knives are brittle so bone hacking is a NO NO!
Wash with neutral detergent after use, and wipe dry;
Please don't wash knife with dishwasher, it will damage the wood handle;
Be careful not to leave the knife close to a heat source for a long time;
It is a lot more dangerous to cut with a blunt knife than a sharp knife!
It is best to sharpen a Japanese knife regularly on a waterstone.

Profile

Petty

Utility, Paring

The Petty knife, a smaller Japanese utility knife, serves as an ideal tool for precision tasks such as peeling, trimming, and slicing fruits and vegetables. With a blade length ranging from 120mm to 180mm (4.7 to 7 inches), it stands out for its ability to handle detailed work like deveining shrimp or cutting garnishes. Its slightly longer and slimmer profile compared to the Western paring knife enhances its functionality for intricate tasks, making it a valuable addition to any kitchen toolkit.

Compare with

VG10

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1.0%

15.0%

0.25%

1.0%

1.55%

C — Carbon Cr — Chromium V — Vanadium Mo — Molybdenum Co — Cobalt

Hardness 59–61 HRC

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Steel

VG10

Manufacturer
- Takefu Special Steel, Japan
Nature Stainless
Hardness59–61 HRC

Takefu VG10, is a high-end stainless steel celebrated for its exceptional edge retention and sharpness. It is a popular choice among Japanese kitchen knife makers and widely used in various types of knives, including kitchen knives, folders, and fixed blades.

VG10 achieves a hardness of around 60-61 HRC, with some makers pushing it to 62 HRC, ensuring good edge holding and stain resistance. The steel's composition includes 15% chromium (Cr) for corrosion resistance, 1% molybdenum (Mo), and 1.5% cobalt (Co) for matrix strengthening, leading to high hardness and durability. The addition of vanadium (V) refines its microstructure and, along with Cr and Mo, produces hard carbides that enhance wear resistance. VG10 is easy to sharpen, has good machinability, and supports secondary hardening with high-temperature tempering, making it suitable for blades that may undergo surface coating treatments up to about 450℃. Its well-rounded attributes make VG10 steel highly versatile, performing excellently in a range of applications from kitchen and general-purpose knives to machine blades.

Construction

To Be Added

Finish

Higonokami VG10 Steel Folding Knife - Pocket

Detailed Specifications