NEW Steels?!?!

[nyknife]

Hey guys So I have been making some flipper folders recently. and I have been using a few different steels for the blade. these include 440c, CPMS35VN, Damasteel, and stainless Damascus by mike Norris. So I think I am ready to start using a new steel. It must be stainless. I do have liquid nitrogen so a cryo bath can be done without problems. So I was thinking of maybe cts xhp or elemax. I thought of those just cause I see a lot of folder makers are using these steels but I am open to any sugestions. So I would really appreciate it if you guys could throw in your 2 cents on what steel and why that I should add. THANKS GUYS

 

[butcher_block]

i use the hell out of XHP and love it for its fine edge i also have 204P in the shop and its good as well

 

[Kevin McGovern]

Piggybacking on this one for stainless that can be done with no cryo, or with dry ice slurry effectively. I currently use AEB-L and Nitro-V

 

[Geoff Flato]

Cpm154 is a favorite of mine. 154cm and ATS34 are good too.

 

[Geoff Flato]

Cpm154 is a favorite of mine. 154cm and ATS34 are good too.

 

[Willie71]

What is lacking in the steels you are using, and what performance are you looking to gain?

 

[Stromberg Knives]

Maybe RWL34 ?

 

[butcher_block]

there are no SS that i would pass on cryo. it should be mandatory for any air quench steel

 

[Ferahgo]

Nitro V looks kinda fun

 

[tim37a]

Kevin,
What hardness are you taking the Nitro V to?
Tim