Fallkniven VG10?????

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Hi Everyone,

I have been eye balling the Fallkniven S1 for some time now.

Can someone please fill me in on their VG10 steel? I didn’t get much when I Goggled it.

Guess I’m looking for the pros and cons.

Thanks in advance, Mike
 
I believe most of the Fallkniven VG-10 blades are laminated. I understand this to mean the core of the S1 is VG-10. I know these blades have a rep for being very tough and lasting a ling time. I think they also have a convex edge. So if you are a rookie at sharpening like I am, study up on how to maintain a convex edge.
 
I just processed 2 whitetails on Monday with my vg10 H1.

I skinned them and deboned both and the Vg10 held its edge througout.

It still shaved hair when done . I simply stropped it when done and it was back to scary sharp.

Not much of a sample, but it seemed to me that it performed well.
 
I've had my S-1 for a number of years and it's been a good practical knife keeps it's edge well, tough , easy to sharpen. Good size for large deer ,elk, moose. Good all round camp knife. Convex edge is easy .I use a mouse pad and 600 grit wet/dry paper.
 
VG-10 is outstanding steel. It is very good when hardened to right around 60. Not sure where Falkniven falls but that lamination will make a very tough blade. I don't thing VG-10 will dissapoint.
 
harleyguy02 said:
I just processed 2 whitetails on Monday with my vg10 H1.

I skinned them and deboned both and the Vg10 held its edge througout.

It still shaved hair when done . I simply stropped it when done and it was back to scary sharp.

Not much of a sample, but it seemed to me that it performed well.
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I did the same with my F2 over the summer. Comes razor sharp and stays sharp. Grippy handle is good when wet too.
 
VG10 is a Japanese alloy. Its carbon content and edge retention are similar to those of 154CM.
Laminated VG10 consists of a sandwich with a core of VG10 and outside "bread" of low carbon, high toughness steel. It will have the same performance in edge retention, but will be tougher. The laminations carry the stress load. The central core of VG10 does the cutting.

I've never read any complaints on the performance of any Fallkniven blade.
 
Why don’t they produce the entire blade in VG-10? Are they saving money by producing a laminated blade?
 
cosmophonic12 said:
Why don’t they produce the entire blade in VG-10? Are they saving money by producing a laminated blade?
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Main reasons are (a) that the low carbon outer layer (which could be something like basic 420) is typically more stainless than the hard core, and (b) the less hard outer layers give the knife more toughness
 
VG-10 is fantastic steel. I get amazing edge for my F1.
It's my favorite fixed blade of all time, and you should get one if you have any doubts. :)
 
You will not be disappointed if you buy a Fallkniven S1. I bought an F1 earlier this year and I still have not gotten past the oogle stage with it. But I bought it to use.

VG-10 is excellent steel. I usually choose my Spyderco's with VG-10.
 
I also cleaned two deer last year with my F1 and it was still scary sharp! these knives are super, and dont let the convex edge scare you, its really easy to maintain. the laminated blade is a good thing also, makes it really really tough. good luck
 
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I have a U2, is it 3G steel, very sharp, very durable, I really like this knife with him every day, light, fast, solid. U2 is a good F's products, are representative. . Thank you
 
From zknives.com: VG-10
Another vanadium-containing high-end stainless steel. Due to the vanadium content, VG-10 takes a killer edge, just like other vanadium steels like BG-42 and AUS-8. VG-10 is also tougher and more rust-resistant than ATS-34, and seems to hold an edge better.

I love it. It sharpens easily ( for me ) and it doesnt seem as prone to wire edges when sharpening. In my experiences it had good toughness. I havn't had chipping problems like I have heard some say they do. But then I never have for S30V or D2 either. Anyway great steel and one of my favorites.
 
cosmophonic12 said:
Why don’t they produce the entire blade in VG-10? Are they saving money by producing a laminated blade?
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I don't believe cost savings had any consideration in their laminated steel approach--this actually costs them MORE to produce it this way, I believe.

I think that a key motive for using the laminated steel was to make the knife blade tougher. Traditionally, stainless (compared to carbon steel blades) has been known for being relatively brittle, less tough (meaning that it doesn't handle bending and impacts as well), and therefore more prone to snapping and chipping. Using the laminated approach, they can sandwich the harder VG10 steel with a softer, tougher 420 type of steel, and the end result is a stainles blade that is BOTH a great-performing cutter, AND a very tough knife that has properties more like a carbon steel blade (it can bend and take impacts a lot better than a pure stainless vg10 blade would). So, I think the laminated steel is a GOOD innovation, it's a great idea and part of the reason behind the current well known toughness and success of the Fallkniven blades.

I myself am considering Fallkniven ahead of all other stainless knife blades as I'm looking at some new knife purchases. In fact, Fallkniven is the ONLY stainless type of blade I'm considering, because their laminated approach is the only one I think that is making a tough enough stainless blade in my price range (under $200).
 
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