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CPM-S60V

Stainless Steel · Hardness 60–66 HRC

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Stainless Steel
Carbon %
2.15
Chromium %
17
Hardness HRC
60-66
Vanadium %
5.5
Molybdenum %
0.4
Tungsten %

Performance Ratings

80/100
Edge Retention
54/100
Corrosion Resist.
46/100
Toughness
35/100
Ease to Sharpen
Overall Score
56.0/100

Chemical Composition

Carbon 2.15%
Chromium 17.00%
Molybdenum 0.40%
Vanadium 5.50%

Best For

EDC Hunting Knives

The CPM-S60V is a stainless steel used in knife manufacturing. This steel is classified as Premium tier based on its composition and properties.

Chemical Composition

ElementContent
Carbon2.15%
Chromium17.0%
Molybdenum0.4%
Vanadium5.5%
TungstenN/A%
CobaltN/A%
ManganeseN/A%
NickelN/A%
SiliconN/A%

Hardness

  • Minimum HRC: 60
  • Maximum HRC: 66

Performance Ratings

MetricScore
Edge Retention80.0/100
Corrosion Resistance54.0/100
Toughness46.0/100
Ease of Sharpening35.0/100
Overall Score56.0/100

Best For

This steel is well-suited for: EDC, Hunting Knives

About CPM-S60V

CPM-S60V 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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