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CTS-204P

Stainless Steel · Hardness 62–68 HRC

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Stainless Steel
Carbon %
1.9
Chromium %
20
Hardness HRC
62-68
Vanadium %
4
Molybdenum %
1
Tungsten %

Performance Ratings

80/100
Edge Retention
75/100
Corrosion Resist.
40/100
Toughness
30/100
Ease to Sharpen
Overall Score
58.8/100

Chemical Composition

Carbon 1.90%
Chromium 20.00%
Molybdenum 1.00%
Vanadium 4.00%

Best For

EDC

The CTS-204P is a stainless steel used in knife manufacturing. This steel is classified as Ultra-Premium tier based on its composition and properties.

Chemical Composition

ElementContent
Carbon1.9%
Chromium20.0%
Molybdenum1.0%
Vanadium4.0%
TungstenN/A%
CobaltN/A%
ManganeseN/A%
NickelN/A%
SiliconN/A%

Hardness

  • Minimum HRC: 62
  • Maximum HRC: 68

Performance Ratings

MetricScore
Edge Retention80.0/100
Corrosion Resistance75.0/100
Toughness40.0/100
Ease of Sharpening30.0/100
Overall Score58.8/100

Best For

This steel is well-suited for: EDC

About CTS-204P

CTS-204P 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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