Heat Treatment Specifications
Austenitizing
Temperature1050°C(1922°F)
Soak Time15 minutes
Tempering
Temperature175°C(347°F)
Time120 minutes
Cycles1x
Quench Medium
oil
Target Hardness
58 - 60 HRC
Performance Characteristics
Toughness8/10
Edge Retention8/10
Corrosion Resistance8.5/10
Ease of Sharpening8/10
Overall Score32.5/40
Interesting Facts
- 1Daido steel made exclusively for Masahiro
- 2Predecessor/budget version of VG-10 (no V, no Co)
- 3More flexible than VG-10 at same hardness
- 420+ years of proven performance
- 5Similar class to Sandvik 19C27
- 658-60 HRC with triple heat treatment process
Famous Uses
Masahiro kitchen knives
Spyderco Kitchen
Japanese stainless cutlery
Best For
Kitchen knives
Fixed blades
General-purpose cutting
Similar Steels
Not Recommended For
- Extreme wear
- Premium segment
- Heavy work
Expert Tips
- 1Works well with high-polished edges
- 2Consider flexibility vs VG-10
- 3Ingot manufacturing