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CPM-S35VN knife steel

CPM-S35VN is a powder-metallurgy (PM) stainless knife steel, typically hardened to HRC 58-61.

TypeStainless · powder metallurgy
HardnessHRC 58-61
Edge retentionhigh
Corrosion resistancehigh
Toughnesshigh
Ease of sharpeningmoderate
Price tierPremium
Best forEDC / foldersKitchenOutdoor / bushcraft

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Last verified 2026-06-11 · properties are documented consensus tiers; real performance depends on heat treat & geometry (methodology)

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