Why Not More VG-10 Blades?

MW740

MW740

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I am curious as to why not more blades are made from VG-10? IMHO VG-10 is an excellent steel that is able to aquire a nice toothy edge and hold it for a long time. Are there some major downfalls about VG-10 that I am not aware of? I would love to see more tactical folders made with this steel. Does anyone else agree? Please let me know what blades are made with VG-10 besides the few Spydercos, Fallkniven, and A.G. Russells.
 
I asked a similar question several months ago. I really like the steel. My understanding is that it is available in Japan, and not readly available in the U.S.
 
Agreed, there should be more, but I think there is a nice selection right now also.

It is a Japanese steel so will most likely only show up on knives made there for the time being.

Maybe eventually it will get into worldwide distribution like other Japanese steels but I have a hunch it's proprietary to the factory that makes Spyderco, Cold Steel, SOG et al.

I have had many VG-10 blades and all have proven to be very good.

If you have not looked into one yet, the AG Russell Strike Force line is VG10 and they are a very well made knife, and 3 of the 4 models right now are reduced $20 off. (of course the best design of them is regular price) IMO it's what the Buck 110 could be if it were tactical.
 
Böhler-Uddeholm makes N690 which is basically the same steel. VG-10 (in my memory) is made by a small steelmaker in Japan and may be limited production steel. Böhler-Uddeholm is the largest toolsteel maker in the world so N690 should be more easily available. If the fact that VG-10 is made in Japan is a problem for USA based companies (customs etc may be high for steels) then N690 may not be any cheaper as it is made in EU.
 
VG-10 is only made and sold in Japan, and there is a long lead time on orders (6 months). Spyderco is the only company which has imported it as stock into the US (AFAIK), though all of Spyderco's production VG-10 blades are wholly made in Japan.
 
Toughness of ATS-34 is superior to VG-10,if these are quenched
at same temperature,and if these have same hardness.Because Moly of VG-10 is lower than ATS-34,and carbide size of VG-10 is bigger.

And also in the case of VG-10,it is added useless Cobalt.
Cobalt is expensive element and additon of 1 to 2% is meaningless.Please study Cobalt high speed steels.I cant find metallurgical reason of chemical composition of VG-10.

Chemical composition developed by only merchant's intention
is not beautiful state.
 
Falkniven uses VG-10 also. I know they are Swedish, but I'm unsure whether or not they are manufacturing in Japan or Sweden.
 
Originally posted by anthony cheeseboro
Falkniven uses VG-10 also. I know they are Swedish, but I'm unsure whether or not they are manufacturing in Japan or Sweden.
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Made in Japan :)
 
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