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8760 vs cpm-154

Discussion in 'General Knife Discussion' started by 89TSI, Nov 21, 2020.

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  1. Nov 21, 2020 #1
    89TSI

    89TSI

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    Sep 25, 2018
    Beginner to knife world and bushcraft. I was looking for some Opinions on 8760 vs CPM-154. I purchased two blades by the same maker and can only keep one. Same style but one is made from 8760 and the other is cpm-154. I live in Virginia and it does get humid in the summers. I’m not a master at sharpening but willing to put in the time to keep it sharp. I don’t mind a little material upkeep.
    Would love some input on which steel to keep.
     
  2. Nov 21, 2020 #2
    knarfeng

    knarfeng senex morosus moderator Staff Member Super Mod Moderator

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    Those are vastly different alloys.
    CPM 154 is a stainless powder metal steel.

    AISI 8000 series is a medium/high carbon alloy steel. I couldn't find a data sheet for 8760, but according to the AISI naming system you have
    Ni 0.55%, Cr 0.50%, Mo 0.25% with .6% Carbon.

    Exact comparison is a little difficult to lock in without knowing the hardness, but in general:
    • CPM 154 is stainless, relatively brittle compared to an alloy steel, and holds an edge longer. It also wants to be sharpened using a synthetic stone, aluminum oxide, diamond or such.
    • 8760 is not stainless, should be very tough. It won't hold an edge nearly as long as CPM 154. It can be sharpened on natural or synthetic stones.
    I don't do bushcraft, so I'll let others opine on the real world benefits of both.
    Some of it is going to depend on how you specifically want to use it.
     
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  3. Nov 21, 2020 #3
    BogdanS

    BogdanS KnifeMaker / Craftsman / Service Provider Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    Jan 11, 2015
    @89TSI - depending on your intended use for the steel as Mr. @knarfeng said; the 8670 makes a better bushcraft workhorse (if the HT and geometry is done right) while the CPM-154 is the slicer guy ;)

    All the best, God bless,
    Bogdan
     
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  4. Nov 21, 2020 #4
    Larrin

    Larrin Gold Member Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider Gold Member

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    Jan 17, 2004
    Do you mean 8670? It’s commonly available from knife steel suppliers right now. I haven’t seen 8760.
     
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  5. Nov 21, 2020 #5
    BogdanS

    BogdanS KnifeMaker / Craftsman / Service Provider Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    Correct 8670 - typo ;)

    All the best, God bless,
    Bogdan
     
  6. Nov 21, 2020 #6
    BogdanS

    BogdanS KnifeMaker / Craftsman / Service Provider Knifemaker / Craftsman / Service Provider

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    Jan 11, 2015
    Now i just made a short search in my book and i only found a short phrase about the 8760 - '
    8760 Use - Tools, springs, chisels'; judging by this it seems that i can keep my initial post that it would make a nice workhorse bush blade ;)

    All the best, God bless,
    Bogdan
     
  7. Nov 24, 2020 #7
    89TSI

    89TSI

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    Sep 25, 2018
    Appreciate all the information. Thankyou.
     
  8. Nov 24, 2020 #8
    M.FREEZE

    M.FREEZE

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    Dec 13, 2012
    I think 8670 is equivalent to L6. It’s used for circular saw blades. It’s very tough, but will develop surface rust if you look at it wrong.
     
  9. Nov 24, 2020 #9
    sabre cat

    sabre cat Basic Member Basic Member

    5,392
    Jul 4, 2014
    I have a bushcraft knife in S30v.
    It’s a little nicer than CPM154 but the steel is from the same company.

    I also carry a folder in 154cm (basically the same as CPM154).

    You should not have a problem with any of the above.
     

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