Shun dual core steel any good

[Jeff]

Is that dual core steel any good? ((VG 10 & VG 2))

I believe it’s the same steel used in the Shun Hikari line.

 

[HumbleHomeCook]

First I've heard of it but just a quick look leaves me with a strong sense of why?

I don't get the attraction of merging those steels and at those prices I personally would just move on.

 

[Troopah_Knives]

Is that dual core steel any good? ((VG 10 & VG 2))

I believe it’s the same steel used in the Shun Hikari line.

Its just layered steel for aesthetic purposes I doubt the performance is much different from their VG-10.

 

[Jeff]

First I've heard of it but just a quick look leaves me with a strong sense of why?

I don't get the attraction of merging those steels and at those prices I personally would just move on.

I agree. I purchased a Shun Hikari 6” chef knife because I really liked the geometry of the blade, its looks, and how it cut when I used it for 15 mins.

But it does not hold an edge very well.

The sales pitch is dual steel (VG 10 & VG 2) wears at different rates creating micro serrations. It is #B.S.

Like I said, I got it dirt cheap. Steel-wise, I got what I paid for. But it is still that very fine Shun fit &finish.

 

[Jeff]

Its just layered steel for aesthetic purposes I doubt the performance is much different from their VG-10.

IMO it is not as good as their VG 10 (which is average.)