VG10 Martensitic stainless steel for Cutting Tools

VG represents Virgin Steel and, it’s Originated in Japan. But Chinese innovation is an ideal substitute.

VG10 is high carbon stainless steel, the hardness is higher than ordinary stainless steel, easy to process, and cutting performance is excellent, toughness, wear resistance and corrosion resistance, which is easy to sharpen razor-sharp. It is widely employed in producing kitchen knives, outdoor knives, and professional cutting tools.

VG10 is the upper grade of V gold steel series stainless steel. It is the best quality steel in Japan and even the world.

But now it is fully replaced by Chinese technology, which can produce better cost performance, while the quality is equivalent to that of Japan.

 

Similar Grade

Execution standard	ZEICIN Grade	GB	AISI	JIS	DIN
GB	ZDF-16	–	–	VG10	–

Main chemical composition %

C	Cr	Mn	Si	Mo	V
0.95~1.05	14.50~15.50	0.30~0.50	≤0.35	0.80~1.20	0.25~0.35
Co	S	P	Ni	Nb	W
1.30~ 1.80	–	≤0.03	<0.50	–	–

Product details

#	Name	Specification
1	Steel grade	VG10
2	Size	Customized size according to customer requirements
3	Tolerance	according to order
4	Technique	Special smelting process: EAF+LF+VD+RS ESR process.  to Innovating Chinese quality.
5	Surface	Black surface / Turned Surface
6	Application	Chef knife/ Kitchen knife/forged knife/Army knife/outdoor knife/Scissors/Haircut scissors/pet scissors/razors etc.

Our Advantage

• Special Honor : 

1. National key research and development plan of the 13th five-year plan
2. “High performance die steel and its application”

• Technical Force：

1. Next is the company research and development team: Our company is the Member of key project of “the 13th five-year plan “of the National ministry of science and technology, Our company enioys National government support and financial subsidies.

2. Martensite stainless steel：

   Our company cooperate with Shanghai university and Beijing iron steel research institute, developed a domestic unique rapid solidification electroslag resolvent process.

• Raw material supply:

  Our company is characterized by stable and high-quality raw materials supply ability, on the high-performance stainless steel raw materials production. Able to work fulfill customer’s purchase needs.

 

Why Choose Us?

We are sincere and honest to achieve teh purpose of serving customers:

1. Quality：

   Compete quality of European，American and Japanese brands.

2. Price：

   Better than Europe，American and Japan high cost performance.

3. Delivery：

   The blk cycle is flexible and customizable,While the regular size will be delivered on time within 40 days.

4. High Cost-effective replacement，dimensionality reduction.

 

• Heat Treatment 

Process	Temperature	Details
Forging	1100°C  (Max) /1000°C (Min)	Forge between the recommended temperatures. Do not forge below 1000°C. Anneal after forging.
Annealing	800°C	Cooling speed should not exceed 25°C/hr
Quenching	1050-1100°C	Quench in oil at 50°C  or air at 25°C .
Tempering	160-200°C	For TiC coating, temper at 540°C .

 

• Hardness Values

Condition	Hardness (HRC)
Annealed	HRC 25
Hardened	HRC 61
Sub-Zero Treated	HRC 61.5

 

Microstructure comparison

Why Choose VG10 Stainless Steel?

• Superior Edge Retention:：

  VG10 stainless steel is known to possess great hardness and sharpness. Training are only made on data before October 2023. Performance of Cutting Development Works clearly depends on sharp Knives so this is very important in case of chefs or any outdoor Tent organizer.

• Excellent Corrosion Resistance：

  VG10 is made of stainless steel with high chromium content, provides excellent resistance to rusts and stains. Whether you are in a tight, humid kitchen environment or out in harsher conditions, this steel does well to maintain good condition, helping to resist rust and corrosion quite well.

• Outstanding Durability：

  Durable stainless-steel features a high hardness but a certain amount of toughness as well, allowing the forehead to be less prone to chipping and the blade to survive heavy use. As a result, VG10 knives are not only very sharp, but they are also very hard and can withstand various scenarios of intense usage.

   

• Easy Maintenance：

  VG10 stainless steel knife is very easy to clean and maintain. Knives made from the material have a long service life and require minimal care and maintenance, as they have excellent resistance to corrosion and a very smooth surface. This is an essential advantage for those who frequently operate knives.

• Multifunctional Uses：

  VG10 stainless steel is applicable to a wide range of knives from kitchen knives, outdoor knives, to professional instruments. As such, however food slicing, outdoor work or accurate operations, this steel always delivers good performance and makes the user experience a joy.

Applications of  VG10 Stainless Steel

• Professional Kitchen Knives:

  Superior edge retention and corrosion resistance for chefs and culinary experts.

 

 

• Hairdressing Scissors:

  For professional quality scissors for sharpness and smooth cutting.

 

• Outdoor and Tactical Knives:

  Endure abuse while offering superior edge performance.

• Industrial Tools:

  For applications where high wear and mechanical strength are needed.

• Surgical Instruments:

  Great for precision tools in medical processes.

 

FAQ

• Are additional services available such as special surface treatment or finishing?

We produce polishing, sand blasting, heat treatment and other surface treatment according to requirement of customer and can support customized size, cutting processing, etc.

• How do you guarantee the quality of your products?

1. The company has obtained ISO9001:2008 quality management system certification, and set up rigorous quality assurance measures to ensure the quality of products.

2. Each batch of our products undergoes strict tests for chemical composition as well as mechanical properties; a full set of documents for the materials accompanies the delivery.

• Can it satisfy high-volume production orders?

Of course, we not only support a small number of them, but also focus on the production of large quantities of raw materials for customers to ensure that they can get stable supply and timely delivery.