Flash in the pan steels

[K.O.D.]

It has similar performance to S60V but with less corrosion resistance and higher hardness.

I had read somewhere that it approaches Maxamet in edge retention.

My other Biryukov is in CPM-S125V and I'm quite impressed. Again, another steel that hasn't really seen much attention.

 

[Synov]

I had read somewhere that it approaches Maxamet in edge retention.

I think that claim came from a rope test guy. It has almost identical composition to T15, which has similar performance to S60V according to Larrin's testing.

 

[Maximumbob54]

If all you've explored is K390 with no desire to explore further, why does it matter?

I broke my own word last night. That idiotic FOMO itch won out with a 15V Para3 on the way. I hate myself for buying another sprint run because I don't carry or use the ones I have since they aren't able to be replaced. So why even buy them??? I don't know. It's a vice I haven't broken, buying stuff I don't need but can' live without.

 

[XJ-linux]

I don’t see S45VN sticking around long. Who uses it besides CRK, regularly? No one wants it for whatever reason, and in the used market it gets heavily discounted. CRK seems to be pivoting to MC, and once they are done with S45VN, I’m guessing that’s it.

 

[Maximumbob54]

I don’t see S45VN sticking around long. Who uses it besides CRK, regularly? No one wants it for whatever reason, and in the used market it gets heavily discounted. CRK seems to be pivoting to MC, and once they are done with S45VN, I’m guessing that’s it.

The only two I know that use it in any bulk are Spyderco and Benchmade. The base model of the Para 2 and 3 are S45VN and BM has their "hunt" series that use it. I assume there's more but even both those brands still seem to favor good old S30V for the bulk of their production.

 

[GreX]

The only two I know that use it in any bulk are Spyderco and Benchmade. The base model of the Para 2 and 3 are S45VN and BM has their "hunt" series that use it. I assume there's more but even both those brands still seem to favor good old S30V for the bulk of their production.

Hinderer XM-18's have S45VN as well, I see that some of their more recent offerings are in 20CV, so maybe they're done with S45VN as well?

 

[The Zieg]

What's this newfangled "steel" thing? In my day we did it all with bronze, and sometimes iron, and no one complained!

Hey, you kids get off my lawn!

 

["Havoc"]

Hinderer XM-18's have S45VN as well, I see that some of their more recent offerings are in 20CV, so maybe they're done with S45VN as well?

I hope Hinderer is done with S45VN as I very much dislike it. Hinderer’s CPM20CV is much better and the heat treat is too.
That’s why I jumped on this one and love it. I love Micarta but only had a Skinny Micarta scale, that’s why it might look a little off

 

[MolokaiRider]

CTS-BD1 seemed like it came and went.

I enjoy my Manix 2 in this steel, as it sharpens and polishes by just looking at it sternly.

 

[SharpBits]

CTS-BD1 seemed like it came and went.

I enjoy my Manix 2 in this steel, as it sharpens and polishes by just looking at it sternly.

It was upgraded to BD1N awhile back. Spyderco seems to like it a lot, not many other brands do.

 

[Delgadonine]

I don’t see S45VN sticking around long. Who uses it besides CRK, regularly? No one wants it for whatever reason, and in the used market it gets heavily discounted. CRK seems to be pivoting to MC, and once they are done with S45VN, I’m guessing that’s it.

Buck uses it occasionally.

Spartan uses it frequently.

 

[Alberta Ed]

I pretty much like 'em all, so long as they cut. The evolution in steels is fascinating, even though it's incremental. Now waiting for my Buck Custom Shop 110 in Magnacut (elk scales, nickel silver frame) to arrive.