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S35VN

Stainless Steel · Hardness 61–67 HRC

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Stainless Steel
Carbon %
1.4
Chromium %
14
Hardness HRC
61-67
Vanadium %
3
Molybdenum %
2
Tungsten %

Performance Ratings

78/100
Edge Retention
45/100
Corrosion Resist.
43/100
Toughness
32/100
Ease to Sharpen
Overall Score
51.9/100

Chemical Composition

Carbon 1.40%
Chromium 14.00%
Molybdenum 2.00%
Vanadium 3.00%

Best For

EDC

The S35VN is a stainless steel used in knife manufacturing. This steel is classified as Premium tier based on its composition and properties.

Chemical Composition

ElementContent
Carbon1.4%
Chromium14.0%
Molybdenum2.0%
Vanadium3.0%
TungstenN/A%
CobaltN/A%
ManganeseN/A%
NickelN/A%
SiliconN/A%

Hardness

  • Minimum HRC: 61
  • Maximum HRC: 67

Performance Ratings

MetricScore
Edge Retention78.0/100
Corrosion Resistance45.0/100
Toughness43.0/100
Ease of Sharpening32.5/100
Overall Score51.9/100

Best For

This steel is well-suited for: EDC

About S35VN

S35VN 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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