CPM-3V knife steel
CPM-3V is a powder-metallurgy (PM) tool & high-speed knife steel, typically hardened to HRC 58-62.
| Type | Tool & high-speed · powder metallurgy |
|---|---|
| Hardness | HRC 58-62 |
| Edge retention | high |
| Corrosion resistance | medium |
| Toughness | very high |
| Ease of sharpening | hard |
| Price tier | Premium |
| Best for | Hard-use / survivalOutdoor / bushcraft |
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Compared with
Similar tool & high-speed steels
| Steel | Type | HRC | Edge | Corrosion | Toughness | Tier | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Tool & high-speed | 57-62 | medium | low | high | Budget | Knives → |
| A2 | Tool & high-speed | 60-62 | high | low | very high | Mid | Knives → |
| D2 | Tool & high-speed | 58-62 | high | medium | medium | Mid | Knives → |
| CPM CruWear PM | Tool & high-speed | 60-64 | high | medium | very high | Premium | Knives → |
| CPM-4V PM | Tool & high-speed | 60-64 | high | low | very high | Premium | Knives → |
| Vanadis 4 Extra PM | Tool & high-speed | 60-63 | high | low | very high | Premium | Knives → |
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