May 25, ... 8Cr13MoV (any of the CR series) ... S35VN, which shares many of the same attributes as S30V but … In conclusion, picking the right steel comes down to cost and corrosion resistance. CPM-S30V has become one of the most used premium steels on the market among knife manufacturers.
The low price does not mean unreasonable quality.
8Cr13Mov is fine for me as I sharpen my knives pretty often, although I would recommend 154CM or S30V (more difficult to sharp but better edge retention).
It will hold an edge for less than half the time as S30V and will rust much more readily as well. In my opinion just get something from Spyderco budget line (Persistence, Tenacious) or cheaper Kershaw knives and you’ll be fine as the difference in price is not drastic compared to Chinese brands. Both S30V and S35VN steel are made with the same carbon and chrome content, and from various tests, both steels provide the same edge retention and corrosion resistance. Sandvik 14C28N is the latest development in Sandvik's range of knife steels. CPM S30V is used in a wide range of ZT knives.
In choosing the best pocket knife you should pay particular attention to the type of steel used in the blade. "CPM S30V is a martensitic stainless steel designed to offer the best combination of toughness, wear resistance and corrosion resistance. Advantages of CPM-S30V Stainless Steel. 8Cr13MoV is not too great for edge retention or corrosion resistance.
It will not take as keen of an edge as S30V or AUS-8 even. Its chemistry has been specially balanced to promote the formation of vanadium carbides, which are harder and more effective than chromium carbides in providing wear resistance.
In conclusion, picking the right steel comes down to cost and corrosion resistance. Then use S30V steel. 8Cr13MoV vs. S30V Post by me2 » Fri Jan 04, 2013 1:14 am A while back I posted about a Griptillian in S30V and a Cara Cara in 8Cr13MoV not having enough difference to notice in my testing. 8Cr is however easier to sharpen than S30V by a long shot. Originally developed by both Chris Reeve (a world renowned knife maker) and Dick Barber of Crucible Industries, S30V is a martensitic powder-made stainless steel.
S30V would make a marginally better blade, yet you may wish to put the extra money into handle coverings or some other decorative inlay. CPM S35VN is a martensitic stainless steel designed to offer improved toughness over CPM S30V.
Just Cost.
In the end, the basic function of a knife lies within its blade. It will hold an edge for less than half the time as S30V and will rust much more readily as well.
Pokerstud Loaded Pockets 8Cr is however easier to sharpen than S30V by a long shot. S30V would make a marginally better blade, yet you may wish to put the extra money into handle coverings or some other decorative inlay. Alongside edge geometry and design, blade steel is a critical element that determines how a knife performs. Martensitic is a specific type of stainless steel alloy. 8Cr13MoV is not too great for edge retention or corrosion resistance. Then use S30V steel.
CPM S35VN is a martensitic stainless steel designed to offer improved toughness over CPM S30V.