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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.
타케후 특수강, 일본

VG1 V금 1호

Hardness Rockwell C Hardness(HRC) 는 강철이 영구 변형에 얼마나 강한지를 나타냅니다. 주방용 칼의 경우:

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
555759616365+
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
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    13.0% 9.8% 6.5% 3.3% 0
    C
    0.95%
    Cr
    13.0%
    Mo
    0.3%
    C — Carbon Cr — Chromium Mo — Molybdenum

    Typical values from third-party sources.

    Hardness 58–61 HRC
    555759616365+
    Steel
    VG1
    Category
    스테인리스
    Manufacturer
    타케후 특수강, 일본
    Hardness
    58–61 HRC

    VG1 Composition

    What's in VG1

    What each element does in your knife.

    VG1 element composition
    Element Composition What it does in your knife
    CrChromium 13.0–15.0% Raises corrosion resistance; at roughly 13%+ free chromium the steel qualifies as stainless. Also improves hardenability and wear.
    CCarbon 0.95–1.05% The primary hardening element. More carbon means a harder edge that holds longer — but past a point it trades away toughness and rust resistance.
    MoMolybdenum 0.2–0.4% Improves hardenability and toughness, boosts corrosion resistance, and helps the steel hold hardness under heat.
    NiNickel 0.25% Improves toughness and ductility without sacrificing hardness, and adds a small boost to corrosion resistance.

    Composition from zknives (K&S steel dataset) reference material. These ranges come from the K&S steel composition dataset, which is derived from zknives; maker figures are cited separately only when they are used on the page.