Tojiro DP Cobalt Alloy Steel VG10 by 3-Layers Gyuto Chef Knife 210mm F-808
Brand: Tojiro
Type: Chef's Knife
Blade Material: DP Cobalt Alloy Steel Clad Material
Core: Cobalt Alloy Steel (VG10)
Outside: 13 Chrome Stainless Steel
Blade Length: 210 mm (8.2'')
Total Length: 335 mm (13.2'')
Weight: 200 g (7 oz)
Handle: Special Laminated Material
Made in Japan
* Recently, the design has been renewed and the letters DP on the blade may have changed to VG10.
VG-10 is high-carbon stainless steel containing cobalt, hard. The material is excellent sharpness and has wear resistance. So spreads between the professional. It is developed and made by Takefu Special Steel Co.,Ltd. It's Japanese company.
If the entire blade is very hard, it is difficult to sharpen. If the edge is soft, it is dull, and the sharpness falls immediately. So the hard material is used in the center only, the soft material is used in the side.
This series has been loved as standard articles for a long time. The edge made by skilled craftsmen provides you an amazing sharpness. Once you have, you will never part with it. The true professional use this series.