CPM-154 knife steel
CPM-154 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 | moderate to sharpeneasier to sharpen than 20 of 48, tied with 14 |
| Price tier | Mid |
| Best for | EDC / foldersKitchen |
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Knives in CPM-154
Kershaw Federalist Folding Pocket Knife, Manual Folder with Nail Nick,
Benchmade Station Knife Kitchen Knife, CPM-154 Steel Blade (4010-02)
Benchmade Taggedout Hunting Knife, CPM-154 Steel Blade (15535)
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