CPM-20V

(1.9% Carbon (C), 20% Chromium (Cr), 1% Molybdenum (Mo), 4% Vanadium (V), 0.3% Manganese (Mn), 0.3% Silicon (Si), 0.6% Tungsten (W)). Very high wear resistance and corrosion resistance. Fine-grained steel, very popular for high-end knives or limited series of closing knives. Excellent results for both coarser facet grinds and polished blades. The ideal tip angle is 30º for the highest blade life with respect to carbides. Maintaining and resharpening the blade is very easy, considering the formation of very low burr. The steel is compared to M390 or CTS-204P. Rockwell hardness typically around 62 HRc. USA / Crucible Industries