Anyone have info on 20CV steel?

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Latrobe's 20CV is the same as Bohler M390 and Carpenter CTS-204P. I believe M390 is the original. Latrobe doesn't have their own PM plant, so someone else makes it for them. Who can guess which one?

whoe
I think kershaw would make this much more affordable. any idea when they will use it?

 

[myowngod]

according to Rick its tougher than S30V, sharpens easier but hold its edge about as long, its seems to me though that it takes a keener edge than S30V too.

I love this steel in my XM! To me it is THE steel.

Easy to work with, great edge retention, super tough, easy to sharpen, and highly rust/corrosion resistant.

Now you've gone and gotten me all excited!

Rick shipped out my XM yesterday! Can't wait to try out this steel.

 

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anyone know when kershaw will use this steel?

 

[redisburning]

Is 20CV all that Rick Hinderer uses on his XM-18s?

no. sorry but I cannot remember what else he uses, but he has used some other steels.

out of curiosity I have heard that 20CV polishes well compared to s30v, can anyone comment on that?

 

[DennisStrickland]

i'm waiting,waiting,& waiting on my sog team leader in this alloy. supposed to be close to s30v but tougher. will test mine & give a report. hope it doe'st dissapoint me.