Cpm 3v vs s35vn. In head to head testing you would struggle to discern a significant difference between the two knife steels but under a microscope you will see improved toughness and sharpenability s35vn is a dream to sharpen when compared to s110v. Nbspthe list includes luminaries such as benchmade chris reeve knives spyderco protech knives and boker to name a few. The comparison between the two is tough. The cpm process produces very homogeneous high quality steel characterized by superior dimensional stability grindability and toughness compared to steels produced by conventional processes cpm s35vn is a martensitic stainless steel designed to offer improved toughness over cpm s30v.
By larry connelley when looking at quality american made knives youll notice that s35vn and s30v steel are two of the more popular steels for knife blades. 3v on of the toughest steels out there second only to s7 maybe 5160 and about equal to infi s35vn will be an adequate toughness s30v is used in many larger blades and s35vn is suppose to be like 30 tougher 3v would be like 300 more. While they have similar histories and composition there are a few. Like s35vn and elmax cpm 154 gives great performance across the board including notable toughness even at higher hardness.
Cpm m4 is a crucible particle metallurgy carbon tool steel widely regarded as a super steel for its properties and performance. Relative toughness wear resistance. Relatively more difficult to sharpen than cpm 3v and predecessor tool steels like a2 not as tough as cpm 3v or cpm 4v. Nbspwhether you are looking to buy a knife with s35vn steel or looking to make one it is quite obvious that this high end grade steel will perform to the highest quality in regard to toughness wear resistance and.
It is also easier to machine and polish than cpm s30v. Conclusion many high end knife makers use cpm s35vn.