CPM-S30V knife steel
CPM-S30V is a powder-metallurgy (PM) stainless knife steel, typically hardened to HRC 58-61.
| Type | Stainless · powder metallurgy |
|---|---|
| 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 | hard to sharpenamong the hardest to sharpen of 49 |
| Price tier | Premium |
| Best for | EDC / foldersKitchen |
CPM-S30V chemical composition
| C | Cr | Mo | V |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.45 | 14 | 2 | 4 |
Nominal weight %. Source: Crucible datasheet (Niagara Specialty Metals). What the alloying adds: vanadium (4%) gives hard vanadium carbides, the main source of wear resistance.
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Knives in CPM-S30V
Kershaw Blur S30V Pocket Knife, 3.4 Inch CPM S30V Recurve Blade- Bear OPS Rancor II Modified Drop Point Blade, CPM-S30V Steel, Black G1
- Bushcraft Knife - 9-Inch Scandi EDC Knife, S30V Steel And Walnut Wood
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