Current Best Steel?

[Richard338]

I would like to see MagnaCut's performance in a meat processing plant. Skinner or breaking knife.

I'm working on a BBQ set, boning and cimeter. These are Magnacut at 63 HRC and should be slicing meat in 7-10 days...

 

[Delgadonine]

I’m not a fan of M390 so I would be happy for it to be replaced with several other steels. MagnaCut is a really good one.

In your analysis, CPM20CV/M390/204 were labeled 'essentially the same'. CPM makes Magnacut.

Does CPM do a better job with Magnacut than it's 20CV?

 

[chalby]

In your analysis, CPM20CV/M390/204 were labeled 'essentially the same'. CPM makes Magnacut.

Does CPM do a better job with Magnacut than it's 20CV?

I'm sure Larrin can answer for himself, but it has nothing to do with doing a better job. They have different make-ups, different target characteristics and different strengths and weaknesses. Also, Crucible, or any foundry, only put the alloying elements together. The product they sell is then used and heat-treated etc. by the knife maker. So no, Crucible just put the ingredients together.

Both steels(and basically any comparison of two steels) have advantages and disadvantages over the other.

 

[Larrin]

Yes the composition of the steel is more important than the minor differences between their powder metallurgy processes.

 

[Delgadonine]

Thank you chalby and Larrin!

 

[scdub]

I like all knife steels, but I love 5160 due to toughness, sharpening, price, availability, and relative ease of heat treating.

 

[strategy9]

If it's good enough for a Dr. to use in surgery, then it's good enough for me. That's why I only buy knives stamped "surgical steel".

 

[jstn]

Magnacut is really good and versatile. I will say it’s my favorite steel for sure. It might not be suited for a sword or machete though. And if sheer edge retention is your goal, Maxamet would be better. Just depends on what you need.

 

[Skar]

Zdp-189, hap40, lc200n,s30v.
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