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[jrhart50]

I have a ?.
I have been working with CPM 154 for pocket knives but i was thinking ATS 34 what is the deference in grinding,finish and performance's.
Thanks JRH.

 

[Rusty McDonald]

Not much differance at all.

 

[Patrickknives]

I am using ATS 34 and it pretty easy to work with and to finish.

 

[mete]

CPM154 is easier to grind and polish and takes a finer edge .I think it's worth the extra money.

 

[james terrio]

I like CPM-154 so much I haven't even tried ATS-34. Why go backwards when the upgrade is so readily available?

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

For stainless steel, I started with 154-CM and then switched to ATS-34. When I started using CPM-154, I never ordered any ATS-34 again. It is much nicer to work with.
I find all CPM steels worth the extra cost.

 

[jaymeister99]

I remember a similar question not too long ago. CPM-154 is a bit easier to work with. Ive used 154CM and ATS-34, couldn't tell the difference working with it. I would imagine CPM-154 would be slightly easier to work, but I would bet you couldn't tell the difference if somebody did a Pepsi Challenge.

 

[jrhart50]

I am having my first go at it and it seams to saw and grind nice and HT was very good.
Thanks for the replies. JRH

 

[Danbo]

Stick with the CPM 154.