CPM-S35VN knife steel
CPM-S35VN 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 | highhigher than 25 of 48, tied with 14 |
| Ease of sharpening | moderate to sharpeneasier to sharpen than 20 of 48, tied with 14 |
| Price tier | Premium |
| Best for | EDC / foldersKitchenOutdoor / bushcraft |
CPM-S35VN chemical composition
| C | Cr | Mo | V | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 0.5 |
Nominal weight %. Source: Crucible datasheet (Niagara Specialty Metals). What the alloying adds: vanadium (3%) gives hard vanadium carbides, the main source of wear resistance; niobium (0.5%) gives very hard, fine niobium carbides.
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Knives in CPM-S35VN
CIVIVI Elite Brova Pocket Knife, 3.41" CPM S35VN Blade, Top Liner Lock- Pocket Knife, 3.35"S35VN Precision Tactical EDC Gear,VORTEX Series,PRQ
- WALLOPTON Folding Pocket Knife - 3.54'' CPM S35VN Black Steel Blade, C
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