CPM Maxamet knife steel
CPM Maxamet is a powder-metallurgy (PM) tool & high-speed knife steel, typically hardened to HRC 64-68.
| Type | Tool & high-speed · powder metallurgy |
|---|---|
| Hardness | HRC 64-68 |
| Edge retention | extreme |
| Corrosion resistance | low |
| Toughness | low |
| Ease of sharpening | hard |
| Price tier | Super / high-end |
| Best for | EDC / folders |
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