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Posted: **Tue Dec 23, 2003 12:00 am**

I have a Delica with an ATS55 blade, now I see it is also available in VG10.

Which is the better steel? Why the change?

Posted: **Tue Dec 23, 2003 4:01 pm**

Hi CCV, welcome to the Spyderco forum.

We are always changing and improving at Spyderco. CQI (Constant Quality Improvement) or "Kaizen" in Japan is our philosophy.

We believe that VG-10 has an edge (pardon the pun) over ATS-55 in edge retention and corrosion resistance, so we gradually made the change.

If a newer and better steel is developed, you can bet we will be one of the first to test and use it.

sal

Posted: **Tue Dec 23, 2003 4:07 pm**

I find that VG-10 takes a keener edge.

Posted: **Tue Dec 23, 2003 5:24 pm**

Welcome to the Forum. I have both ATS-55 and VG-10 Delica and they perform great. No matter which one you'll pick, it'll serve you well. ATS-55 is a fine steel too and all those who have extensively used it will aggree. IMO it is most underrated.

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Posted: **Wed Dec 24, 2003 12:09 pm**

Thanks for the comments!

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