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CPM-S30V vs VG-10

A side-by-side of two stainless knife steels on the specs that decide a purchase. CPM-S30V is a powder-metallurgy stainless steel; VG-10 is a stainless steel.

Last verified 2026-06-11

PropertyCPM-S30VVG-10Edge
Hardness (HRC)58-6159-61
Edge retentionhighhighabout the same
Corrosion resistancehighhighabout the same
Toughnessmediummediumabout the same
Ease of sharpeninghardmoderate
Price tierPremiumMid

CPM-S30V suits edc / folders, kitchen; VG-10 suits edc / folders, kitchen. Neither is universally "better" — match the steel to the job, and remember heat treat matters as much as the alloy.

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