Handmade VG10 Custom Pine Cone Chopper Hunting Camping TANTO Sport KnifeHIGH QUALITY 11" OVERALL 6" HOLLOW GRIND BLADE VG10 Stainless Steel is a designation used for a very particular type of high quality stainless steel. The G stands for gold, which refers to the gold standard that this level of cryogenically tempered stainless steel has met. VG10 provides a superior edge retention and it is a good choice for blades that require heavier cutting applications. Cryogenically Tempered to 58 60HRC SHARP! 5 3 8" Cutting Edges