CPM-20CV knife steel
CPM-20CV is a powder-metallurgy (PM) stainless knife steel, typically hardened to HRC 59-62.
| Type | Stainless · powder metallurgy |
|---|---|
| Hardness | HRC 59-62 |
| Edge retention | very high |
| Corrosion resistance | very high |
| Toughness | medium |
| Ease of sharpening | hard |
| Price tier | Super / high-end |
| Best for | EDC / foldersKitchen |
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Compared with
Similar stainless steels
| Steel | Type | HRC | Edge | Corrosion | Toughness | Tier | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 154CM | Stainless | 58-61 | high | high | medium | Mid | Knives → |
| ATS-34 | Stainless | 58-61 | high | high | medium | Mid | Knives → |
| Böhler N690 | Stainless | 58-61 | high | high | medium | Mid | Knives → |
| CPM-154 PM | Stainless | 58-61 | high | high | medium | Mid | Knives → |
| VG-10 | Stainless | 59-61 | high | high | medium | Mid | Knives → |
| LC200N (Z-FiNit) | Stainless | 57-60 | high | extreme | high | Premium | Knives → |