VG-10 is high-carbon stainless steel containing cobalt, hard and HRC is 60-61. The material is excellent sharpness and wear resistance. So used between professional recently. 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 sharpness fall immediately. So the hard material is used in the center only, the soft material is used in the side. \n \nThis 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 professional use and love this series. \n \nType: Double Bevel \nBlade Material: VG10 + 13 Chrome Stainless Steel \nTotal length: 190 mm \nBlade Length: 70 mm \nWeight: 55 g \nHandle: Special Laminated Material \nMade in Japan