FAQ: Kitsune Cutlery - Japanese VG-10 Damascus Steel Knives
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What's so special about Japanese VG-10 Steel?

Many online suppliers and stores purport to use VG-10 Steel, when in fact many are using an imitation Chinese VG-10 Steel that lacks the consistency, quality, and hardness of real Japanese VG-10 Takefu steel. At Kitsune Cutlery, we have partnered with a factory that is able to source real Japanese VG-10 Steel from the Takefu factory in Japan.

Last updated: February 02, 2020 01:50

Where are the knives made?

We have partnered with a factory in Guangdong, China which is able source Japanese VG-10 steel from the Takefu factory in Japan.

Last updated: February 02, 2020 01:50

What do the added layers of steel mean?

When forging Damascus knives, added layers of steel are welded together onto the VG-10 core in order to form the natural wavy Damascus pattern. The more layers that are added, the more distinct and aesthetic the wavy Damascus pattern becomes.

Last updated: February 02, 2020 01:50

Shipping Costs?

USA Domestic - $5 Everywhere else - $10

There will also be add ons available at the end in the survey, in which it will be an additional $2 for each add on (besides the material certificate).

Last updated: February 02, 2020 01:50

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