I'm getting fond of 154CM

[james terrio]

If you like 154CM, you'll love CPM-154.

 

[augostos]

I also observed that it comes with practice.

I've got diamond stone, but my best results come from a round ceramic rod of Lansky.

 

[mycough]

If you like 154CM, you'll love CPM-154.

I totally agree. Such a fine grain, takes a great edge, and no weird burr issues. Russ

 

[archieblue]

I'm not noticing a huge difference between 154cm & CPM 154. I currently have Strider, a Fiddleback Forge & Daniel Fairly knives in the CPM flavor and Benchmade and Hogue in 154cm. I do think its a great steel. I certainly prefer S30V or S35VN because they stay usable much longer. They can look dull, feel dull, and still cut. When 154cm or CPM 154 look &/or feel dull they act accordingly.
I didn't mean that to sound negative though! I do really like the steel in both standard issue and powder form!