Sal... CPM-154 ?

symphonyincminor

symphonyincminor

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Noticed a lot of custom makers switching over to this powdered steel version of 154CM for their stainless knives. I've always liked 154CM for it's overall ability to hold an edge and ease of sharpening to get that keen edge. It's a good user steel. This stuff can be hardened an extra point or 2, not to mention better carbide distribution and finer grain structure.

You've (undoubtedly) done testing on this steel - how did it hold up? Any plans on using this on a future sprint run, or maybe a Mule (after the several steels you already have lined up)?
 
It's a very nice steel. Crucible did a good job. Edge retention surpassed 154Cm by a good 10%. Toughness was good and it polished up better than 154Cm.

We've not found a need for it yet. S30V is working better for us (performance wise) and the CPM 154, while cheaper, it isn't a great deal cheaper. Most of the custom makers wanted it and like it because it just looks better in a finshed blade than S30V.

I wouldn't be opposed to making a mule team run in the future. We'll see how the next few runs go.

sal
 
Insightful.

I myself like CPM S30V rather than CPM154, so I'm happy with my Golden Spyders as they are now. :D
 
Sal OH! Sal how about a Millie with CPM 154, CF Scales and a TI Backspacer like one of the members put on his Millie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RickJ
 
"We've not found a need for it yet. S30V is working better for us (performance wise) "
Tells it all!
 
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