Types of steel for carving knives

[clptmp13]

I am new to wood carving and went out and bought a set of Hiro wood carving knives (they fit my budget). On the box they came in they designated the steel as; V. S Steel. What does this mean?

 

[Black Oak Bladeworks]

It looks to me like its made from V-Toku #2 High Carbon steel. If that is the case, I would assume the V stands for V-toku, and the S for steel. Just a guess though. So long as they work well thats all that matters. Have fun carving!

 

[clptmp13]

Thank you, your reply was very much appreciated!

 

[Black Oak Bladeworks]

Thank you, your reply was very much appreciated!

My pleasure, Have a great new year!

 

[gazz98]

Yep, my google fu got the same results. V-Toku#2. Sometimes listed as V2.