Heat Treatment Specifications
Austenitizing
Temperature1175°C(2147°F)
Soak Time20 minutes
Tempering
Temperature200°C(392°F)
Time120 minutes
Cycles3x
Quench Medium
plate
Target Hardness
60 - 62 HRC
Performance Characteristics
Toughness4.5/10
Edge Retention9.5/10
Corrosion Resistance7.5/10
Ease of Sharpening2.5/10
Overall Score24/40
Interesting Facts
- 1Patent filed in 2006 by Crucible inventors
- 2Originally developed for plastic injection molding, not knives
- 3Spyderco's flagship high-wear resistance stainless option
- 4Distinctive dark blue G-10 handles on Spyderco S110V family
- 5More stain resistant than S90V but slightly lower toughness
Famous Uses
Spyderco Military S110V
High-end Spyderco models
Best For
High wear resistance applications
Professional and tactical knives
Similar Steels
Not Recommended For
- Any field sharpening
- Impact loads
- Budget and common sense
Expert Tips
- 1Niobium carbides form at lower hardness than vanadium
- 2Achieves up to 64 HRC hardness