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154CM

Stainless Steel · Hardness 62–68 HRC

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Stainless Steel
Carbon %
1.05
Chromium %
13.75
Hardness HRC
62-68
Vanadium %
0.4
Molybdenum %
4
Tungsten %

Performance Ratings

55/100
Edge Retention
44/100
Corrosion Resist.
40/100
Toughness
46/100
Ease to Sharpen
Overall Score
46.6/100

Chemical Composition

Carbon 1.05%
Chromium 13.75%
Molybdenum 4.00%
Vanadium 0.40%

Best For

EDC

The 154CM is a stainless steel used in knife manufacturing. This steel is classified as Premium tier based on its composition and properties.

Chemical Composition

ElementContent
Carbon1.05%
Chromium13.75%
Molybdenum4.0%
Vanadium0.4%
TungstenN/A%
CobaltN/A%
ManganeseN/A%
NickelN/A%
SiliconN/A%

Hardness

  • Minimum HRC: 62
  • Maximum HRC: 68

Performance Ratings

MetricScore
Edge Retention55.0/100
Corrosion Resistance43.8/100
Toughness40.0/100
Ease of Sharpening46.0/100
Overall Score46.6/100

Best For

This steel is well-suited for: EDC

About 154CM

154CM is a stainless steel with excellent properties for knife making. Its composition provides a good balance of edge retention, durability, and workability.

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