CPM-Magnacut
The steel, one of the few, was made directly as a cutter by Mr. Larrin Thomass, tailor-made for the requirements of the excessive toughness of steel. It is truly an all-round super steel, not only for its excellent toughness, but also for its very decent durability even for a fine edge. All this combined with a high level of corrosion resistance. Comparable to CruWear or 4V steels - but not rustproof, conditions permitting. It is even more corrosion resistant than outright stainless steels (well over 20CV) The special mix of alloying elements is balanced to offer truly stunning performance. The carbide structure is very fine, much smaller compared to e.g. M390 or CPM-154. In sharpness endurance comparison, the steel is somewhere between S30V and S90V. But if the steel is hardened to higher grades, the edge retention is then unsurpassed. Combined with the correct grind angle, its properties increase. Typical Rockwell hardness up to 65 HRc. USA / Crucible. (1.15% Carbon (C), 10.7% Chromium (Cr), 2% Molybdenum (Mo), 4% Vanadium (V), 0.5% Manganese (Mn), 0.4% Silicon (Si), 0.2% Nitrogen (N), 2% Niobium (Nb))
