cpm s110v

does any one know if there is any one actuality using this steel?
 
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can any one translate that data sheet
into how it would be as blade materal?:confused:

any one heard of this before?
 
i see a buck employee has asked of them..that is good...
any one here actuality used this steel?
seems it would be hard to sharpen.. ?
i hope crucible stays around..
 
I've used the 110V in Kershaw's Shallot, and its a really good performer. Kershaw did theirs at 60 to 62 Rc. I thinned one down a bit (30 inclusive) and it holds a wonderful edge. No problems with chipping or rolling.

As for sharpening, I'd say its on par with ZDP189. Actually the steel has a lot of similar characteristics with ZDP.

I hope Crucible stays around, and more of this steel gets into production knives. Its good stuff!
 
thanks trader!
good to hear it holds up!
i am not filmure with ZDP
can you compere to bg42, d2 or s30v?
thx!
 
Glad to be of help Dave. But the work has already been done for me.

Rather than re-type everything, here's a great write-up Phil Wilson did a few days ago comparing the Crucible steels.

I hope this helps! (I understood it, so you guys should have no problem!) :thumbup:
 
Thanks a lot 'Trader!!:)!!
what phill's posted is jest what i wanted to know
based on this i would love to try a blade of this my self
sure wish buck would try some while it is still available!
even cheep me would pay premium price to have some!

quoted from Phil Wilson's post for your convenience
CPM S30V.
This one is one of the best multi purpose blade steels. It heat treats nicely and it is easy to get RC60. It lends itself to production blades and custom makers. Corrosion resistance is good or better than say 440C. Toughness even at 60 is adequate for a very fine edge. My favorite application for 30v is fillet knives and some kitchen knives. It also makes a great EDC. Keep in mind that Crucible makes tool steels for the plastics industry, dies, feed screws, ect. On S30V they realized the potential for knife blades and asked some of the makers what we wanted in a good all around steel and worked on something with that in mind. Like all the CPM's good heat treating is essential and there have been some learning curves to get it all balanced. I works fine at RC 58 but has the full potential nearer 60.

CPM S110V.
Introduced as an upgrade for S90V. This steel has the most potential of all so far for a great knife blade. Take a look at the chemistry. Vanadium, Niobium, Moly, Chrome, Colbalt and a whole lot of carbon. I just started working with this one and with the right heat treat it is in the same categrory as 10v for edge holding. I have pushed it up to 64 and seems to have adequate toughness for a very thin grind edge. Crucible shows outstanding corrosion resistance on their data sheet. As the steel sees more use in the field.--and more feedback is available I think this one will stand out. Availabilty is limited and it is a challange to work with -- grind and polish and drill and mill and saw cut are tough, but I think overall it will stand out and be worth the extra effort.

here is the full thread you can read
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=670081
 
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