CPM-S90V knife steel
CPM-S90V is a powder-metallurgy (PM) stainless knife steel, typically hardened to HRC 59-62.
| Type | Stainless · powder metallurgy |
|---|---|
| Hardness | HRC 59-62 |
| Edge retention | extremehigher than 43 of 48, tied with 5 |
| Corrosion resistance | highhigher than 22 of 48, tied with 16 |
| Toughness | lowamong the lowest of 49 |
| Ease of sharpening | hard to sharpenamong the hardest to sharpen of 49 |
| Price tier | Super / high-end |
| Best for | EDC / folders |
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Knives in CPM-S90V
CJRB Lanky Pocket Knife for Men, 3.58" CPM S90V Blade, Steel Handle
CJRB Pyrite-Light Folding Pocket Knife, 3.34'' S90V Steel Blade, Light
CJRB Lanky Pocket Knife for Men, 3.58" CPM S90V Blade, Steel Handle
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