Description
Takefu 67 Layer Stainless Damascus Clad VG10 Japanese Stainless Steel
Takefu VG10 Core 67 Layer is a premium Japanese stainless laminated steel with a VG10 cutting core and 67-layer stainless Damascus cladding in 3 x 60 x 540 mm.
The VG10 core provides a high-performance stainless cutting edge, while the stainless Damascus cladding creates a fine layered pattern across the blade.
With 33 layers of stainless Damascus on each side of the VG10 core, this construction gives makers the opportunity to create a Damascus appearance while retaining a stainless-steel blade construction. This combination of high-carbon VG10 and stainless damascus results in a very subtle pattern - barely visible layers compared to more traditional high-contrast damascus or forge welded steels. Creating an elegant, understated knife even after acid etching.
Steel construction: VG10 stainless steel core with 67-layer stainless Damascus cladding
Manufacturer: Takefu Special Steel, Japan
Thickness: 3.0 mm
Width: 60 mm
Length: 540 mm
How to heat treat Takefu V-Toku2:
- hold at 850 C for 30 mins (1560 F)
- hold at 1060 C for max 10 mins (1940 F)
- quench in warm oil - or air
- Cryo / sub-zero -80C for 60 mins for optimal hardness (-112 F)
- temper at 150 C for 2 hours x 2 (302 F) for approx 60-61 HRC or 61.5 with sub-zero
Link to document from Takefu with the official heat treatment advice: LINK
Note: Our own process for this steel would be a higher tempering temp at 175C for a slightly tougher blade (350 F).
Ideal for: chef knives, kitchen knives, Japanese-style knives and stainless Damascus projects.
The photo is showing example of a completed knife in this steel - the product is a steel bar and not a knife.
VG10 is a high-carbon stainless steel made in Japan to exact specifications by Takefu Special Steel with 1.05% carbon, 15.5% Chromium, 2% Molybdenum, 0.3% Vanadium and 1.35% Cobolt.
