Production folder under $100 in CPM-154?

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Are there any production folding knives currently available with CPM154 blade and a street price under $100? I know there are better steels available in this price range, I'm just curious about CPM154 availability.

I shouldn't have to mention that I am NOT talking about 154CM, but I'll mention it anyway. :D
 
There are many but the BM Griptilian instantly comes to mind. Best bang for the buck IMO.

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Crap, just woke up and haven't noticed that you're talking about CPM-154.
 
You won't find one, Buck did a limited run of their 110 awhile back.
 
KershW has some LE Blurs with Green and Purple aluminum scales. Pretty darn cool, i got the purple one.
 
Benchmade has a couple. Grip, minigrip, pardue. Maybe some others also
 
Along with the green and purple blurs for kershaw there was also a burnt orange one if you look around.
 
CPM154 is easier on tooling than 154CM. I would think the increased toughness would reduce warranty costs as well. I'd say that even though the stock costs maybe 40% more that those two facts would make total cost comparable to 154CM for a company with lifetime warranties.
 
Not sure if everyone read his post. He's looking for CPM154....NOT 154CM

Production folders with CPM154 and under $100? I'd be interested to know this myself. Thread subbed
 
Krazy Cash said:
Not sure if everyone read his post. He's looking for CPM154....NOT 154CM

Production folders with CPM154 and under $100? I'd be interested to know this myself. Thread subbed
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Yes, you haven't been paying attention much I guess. What s the listing for the knife on this link say the blade steel is?
http://www.gpknives.com/kershawpurplespiderwebblur.html

Overall Length: 7.87"
Blade Length: 3.37"
Blade Material: CPM-154 Powder Steel (Stainless)
Opening Mechanism: Assisted Opening (SpeedSafe)
Lock: Liner Lock
Closed Length: 4.50"
Handle Material: Anodized Aluminum
Liner(s): Stainless Steel
Clip: Stainless Steel
Weight: 4.00*oz.
Country of Origin: USA
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The Blur is certainly an example. Unfortunately, I've had bad experiences with assisted openers that lack a flipper.

I hear there used to be a CPM154 Buck 110.
 
Steel prices indicate that CPM 154 is cheaper than S30V, so considering you can get S30V for under 100$, should also find CPM 154 in that range as well.

This is, of course, assuming they have similar HT and are equal to machine (I think S30V is a little harder to work with, which should bring up the price a bit further).


I think the main reason why there are fewer blades with CPM 154 is because the steel is newer than S30V.
 
I am surprised that these steels get mixed up so much.

Even in magazine ads it happens.

Maybe Crucible needs to change the name of CPM-154 to something else like they did with S90V (420V) & S60V (440V).
 
Krazy Cash said:
Doh! Lol I coulda sworn the green and purple Blurs were 154CM. I'll be over in the corner if you need me.
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No need to stand in the corner mang. You're good. Some people think CPM154CM is a steel and it's not, it's a typo on many sites across the planet.
 
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