Crucible cpm-s110v: Current availability, list of manufacturers, and limited runs.

Spyderco is leading the way with s110v

They're good to go man.
 
navy2125 said:
Are Syderco S110V knives sub-par due to tempering in comparison to other makers?
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Spyderco knives in S110V have been proven through tests to have extremely good edge-holding.

I believe Spyderco is producing at least 4 models right now using S110V and they are frequently available at good prices on the exchange.
 
Holy cow man! :eek: Maybe do a just a little searching on your own, as the answers to your questions are pretty easily found. ;)

S110V is one of the newer "super-steels", and several manufacturers are using it. Spyderco seems to be leading the pack, offering several models in S110V, and they sure seem to know what they're doing with their heat treat on the steel. Search for the "blurple" PM2 for plenty of reading.

Welcome to BF! :thumbup:
 
I absolutely hate working with the stuff. My bandsaw won't cut it. I have to use the angle grinder. It gets worse from there.
 
navy2125 said:
How many limited runs were made?
Was KAI the only sign-on with Crucible in 2008?
Who is Strider, as they have S110V knives?
Are Kershaw, ZT, Strider, and Syderco the only sign ons for S110V?
Is it true, that S110V was discontinued due to production costs?
Have artisans picked up the slack on S110V, and if not, would this not be an asset?
Are Syderco S110V knives sub-par due to tempering in comparison to other makers?
Does anyone have an S110V knife i can buy?
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As far as I know S110V is still in production, as a matter of fact, Big Chris is currently doing some fixed blades from S110V. He's a BFC knife maker and has a forum.
Keep your eyes peeled on the for sale exchange, they do come up every so often.
Like all makers, they do runs in different steels, not all the time. Spyderco is your best bet to get a S110V folder if you don't want to wait.
Why would you think Spyderco is sub par in their heat treat??????
IMO, the reason S110V is not more popular among knife makers is the cost associated with the steel. It's hard to work with, and those costs are passed along to the consumer.
S110V, for me is a pain to sharpen. It takes more time and patience than other steels, so no, I'm not running out to buy every knife made in S110V. I've got two folders and one fixed blade in S110V and that's plenty for me.
 
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