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Why do people call CPM 154, 154V?

Danbo

Danbo

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From all I've read, the new CPM 154 contains no Vanadium. It's merely a powder steel version of 154CM, alloywise. So, why do people call it 154V? Am I missing something here?
 
I'm wondering the same thing Danbo. I keep hearing makers claim it has "v" in it. Crucible metals tell me no. wishful thinking perhaps. If a makers wants vanadium, there are steels out there with it. Lets leave 154 to be 154. Mike
 
i think i remember reading in a blade mag that they had added a little V to it for grain refinment
but ive seen misinformation before in there so
as of right now and i had never heard of another sorce saing that there was V in it
butch
 
Yes I heard the same - during development they had tried some vanadium.
 
My last talk with Kerrie Kengor ,at Crucible,was that the formula is now established,and there is no vanadium.It was in the early batches.
 
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