154CM knife steel
154CM is a stainless knife steel, typically hardened to HRC 58-61.
| Type | Stainless |
|---|---|
| Hardness | HRC 58-61 |
| Edge retention | highhigher than 19 of 48, tied with 17 |
| Corrosion resistance | highhigher than 22 of 48, tied with 16 |
| Toughness | mediumhigher than 4 of 48, tied with 20 |
| Ease of sharpening | moderate to sharpeneasier to sharpen than 20 of 48, tied with 14 |
| Price tier | Mid |
| Best for | EDC / folders |
154CM chemical composition
| C | Cr | Mo | Mn | Si |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.05 | 14 | 4 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
Nominal weight %. Source: Wikipedia (cites Crucible nominal composition).
Knives in 154CM
Sitivien ST22 Fixed Blade Knife 154CM Stainless Steel Blade Micarta Ha- SHIELDON Hierophant Pocket Knife 154CM Steel 3.38'' Drop Point Blade G
- Kizer Nice Guy Pocket Folding Knife, 2.84" 154CM Blade, Liner Lock
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