Fallkniven VG-10 vs. CS San Mai VG-1

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Hey everyone,

I was wondering how these steels compare. From what I gather they are very similar. I read somewhere that VG-1 is the "little brother" of VG-10, VG-10 being somewhat tougher and more corrosion resistant. But how does this translate to practical use? Are both equally prone to chipping?

The actual knives I'm trying to decide between are the San Mai Trail Master and the Fallkniven A2. Pros/Cons? I know the Fallkniven is of better general quality, better handle, etc.
 
I have knives in VG-1 and VG-10 (not sanmai) and I can't tell any difference in regular everyday use. They are very close. I suggest you base your decision on the knife design rather than the steel because that's probably the only difference that really matters between these two knives.
 
NorCalMtn2 said:
I think you answered your own question.
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I actually do lean strongly towards the Fallkniven, but if it should come to light that the San Mai is less prone to chipping, I'd have to rethink. No matter how careful I will be, I know eventually it's gonna hit something hard :rolleyes:
 
As long as you dont do anything stupid they shouldn't chip such as hitting a rock with your knife. Personally I like the falkniven.
 
penetrator said:
I actually do lean strongly towards the Fallkniven, but if it should come to light that the San Mai is less prone to chipping, I'd have to rethink. No matter how careful I will be, I know eventually it's gonna hit something hard :rolleyes:
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Then I'd go with a less expensive knife then either of those.

If you don't intend on chopping gravel, cinder blocks, etc, I'd go Fallkniven. World class knife.
 
Go for the Fallkniven.

I have a couple of F1's in VG-10, and I had (and sold) a CS Master Hunter in VG-1 San Mai.
The CS is a very good knife, but the F1 is better IMO.
 
VG1 is closer to AUS10, which is a decent steel.
VG10 has cobalt and vandium added, increasing strength and hardness, and is an excellent steel.
 
The Fallkniven handle is less tacky so it won't irritate your hand like the CS.
The handle on my Carbon V TM slid off when I removed the thong hole liner. (I was putting on wood scales).
I once started to remove the rubber handle on a Fallkniven and noticed that it had some kind of superior attachment technology. I'm not making this up.
 
I've no experience with VG1 , and I think what needs to be said has already been said.

I have plenty of experience with Fallkniven and I'm very confident recommending their knives.

Kevin
 
Welcome to BladeForums, Penetrator.

penetrator said:
Hey everyone,

I was wondering how these steels compare. From what I gather they are very similar. I read somewhere that VG-1 is the "little brother" of VG-10, VG-10 being somewhat tougher and more corrosion resistant. But how does this translate to practical use? Are both equally prone to chipping?

The actual knives I'm trying to decide between are the San Mai Trail Master and the Fallkniven A2. Pros/Cons? I know the Fallkniven is of better general quality, better handle, etc.
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VG-1 is an alloy.
VG-10 is a similar alloy with quite similar edge retention properties.

Fallkniven makes knives with both VG-10 and laminated VG-10
Cold Steel makes knives with both VG-1 and laminated VG-1 (San MAi)

The laminated version of either steel will have superior toughness to the un-laminated version of either. Laminating the steel will have no effect on the edge retention.


raylaconico said:
I have knives in VG-1 and VG-10 (not sanmai) and I can't tell any difference in regular everyday use. They are very close. I suggest you base your decision on the knife design rather than the steel because that's probably the only difference that really matters between these two knives.
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I cannot tell the difference in edge retention between the two un-laminated steels, even when doing side-by-side manila rope cutting comparisons.
 
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