VG-10
The Japanese VG-10 is a cobalt alloy (just like the N690) and has been used in the knife industry for many years. Spyderco in particular uses VG-10 for most of their models produced in Seki (Japan). Its performance data exceed those of 440C.
| Origin: | Japan |
| Carbon (%): | 0,95-1,05 |
| Chrome (%): | 14,5-15,5 |
| Molybdenum (%): | 0,9-1,2 |
| Vanadium (%): | 0,1-0,3 |
| Manganese (%): | 0,5 |
| Silicon (%): | 0,6 |
| Cobalt (%): | 1,3-1,5 |
| Phosphorus (%): | 0,3 |
| Rockwell (HRC): | 58-60 |