VG-10 Japanese Style Handle Series Our VG-10 Japanese Handles series uses the same blade as our SWORD-FV10 line, a series well-known amongst professional chefs with a high reputation. Combining this blade with a Japanese-style wooden octagonal handle creates a blend of Japanese and Western-style knives with which many people have fallen in love. This series is popular with chefs in Japanese cuisine and amongst those wanting high-quality Japanese-style knives. Granton Edge – What Are the Dimples on the Blade? The Granton edge means the blade with dimples on both sides. The dimples let the air enter into gaps between them and the food, which make the knife cut through the food more easily and smoothly. Find how a dimpled knife differs from a non-dimpled one in actual use from the video below (English subtitles available).