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Stainless Stainless Steel

"Stainless" means stain-resistant, not stain-proof. In kitchen use, the steel can still discolour or pit if exposed to acidic environments — citrus, vinegar, or salt water — for extended periods. Wash and wipe dry after every use, and avoid leaving the blade soaking in water. With basic care, a stainless knife is very low-maintenance and a great everyday choice.
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VG1 V금 1호

Hardness ? Rockwell C Hardness(HRC) measures how resistant a steel is to permanent deformation. For kitchen knives:

55–58 HRC — Soft. Easy to sharpen and forgiving of rough use, but dulls faster. Typical of most German knives.
59–61 HRC — Balanced. Good edge retention with manageable sharpening. Common in mid-range Japanese knives.
62–64 HRC — Hard. Excellent edge retention, holds a very fine edge. Requires more care and a fine stone to sharpen.
65+ HRC — Very hard. Exceptional edge longevity but more brittle — more prone to chipping if used roughly.

Higher is not always better — it depends on how you use and maintain your knife.
58–61 HRC
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VG-1은 당사의 V 스틸 시리즈의 출발점으로, 불순물이 적은 고품질 원료를 사용하여 정제되었습니다. 미세한 조직과 높은 인성, 뛰어난 열간 단조성, 용이한 열처리 및 우수한 내식성을 갖춘 스테인리스 블레이드 강재입니다.

탄소(C)가 1.0% 함유되어 있어 경질의 1차 및 2차 탄화물이 기지 내에 공존하여 내마모성에 기여합니다.
크롬(Cr)이 14% 포함되어 내식성과 강도 향상에 최대한의 효과를 발휘합니다. 몰리브덴(Mo)은 크롬(Cr)과 함께 경질의 복합 탄화물을 형성하여 내마모성 및 내식성 향상에 크게 기여합니다.

VG-1은 칼에 요구되는 4대 조건인 (1) 고경도, (2) 고인성, (3) 고내마모성, (4) 고내식성을 모두 충족하여 주방용 칼, 미용 가위, 식품 가공용 산업 기계 날 등 다양한 용도에 적합합니다.
Composition

VG1 Element Composition

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    VG1
    13.0% 9.8% 6.5% 3.3% 0
    C Carbon 0.95%
    Primary hardening element. Raises hardness and wear resistance — but too much increases brittleness and corrosion susceptibility. As a reference: German 1.4112 (~0.5%) sits at the low end; VG-10 (~1.0%) is a common mid-range; SG2 (1.25–1.45%) and ZDP-189 (~3.0%) represent high and extreme ends respectively.
    C
    0.95%
    Cr Chromium 13.0%
    Raises corrosion resistance; 13%+ qualifies steel as stainless. Also improves hardenability and wear resistance. In kitchen use, higher chromium levels contribute to a slight drag or sticking sensation when cutting — a trade-off for the rust resistance it provides.
    Cr
    13.0%
    Mo Molybdenum 0.3%
    Improves hardenability and toughness. Boosts corrosion resistance and helps the steel hold hardness under heat.
    Mo
    0.3%
    C — Carbon Cr — Chromium Mo — Molybdenum
    Hardness 58–61 HRC
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    Steel
    VG1
    Category
    Stainless
    Manufacturer
    타케후 특수강, 일본
    Hardness
    58–61 HRC