Glossary

The V-Toku-2 steel is an excellent steel from the V-steel series from the steel manufacturer Takefu in Japan. The knife steel is designed for high sharpening potential and good sharpness retention. The carbon content is approximately 1.05%, the tungsten content is 1.25%, chromium is 0.25% and vanadium is less than 0.2%. The chemical elements chromium, tungsten and vanadium generate solid and dense carbides in the steel structure, which contribute to a significant increase in longevity. The integration of tungsten into the composition results in high hardness and strength. The blade hardness is approx. 62 - 64 HRC.

The steel is not rustproof and should be well dried and cared for with a little oil.