Heat Treatment Specifications
Austenitizing
Temperature815°C(1499°F)
Soak Time15 minutes
Tempering
Temperature175°C(347°F)
Time60 minutes
Cycles2x
Quench Medium
oil
Target Hardness
61 - 63 HRC
Performance Characteristics
Toughness8/10
Edge Retention7/10
Corrosion Resistance2/10
Ease of Sharpening7.5/10
Overall Score24.5/40
Interesting Facts
- 1Newest steel - developed March 2024
- 2Created by Larrin Thomas + Joey Berry (Pop's Knife Supply)
- 3Evolution of 80CrV2 with nickel for toughness
- 4Outperforms 52100, CruForge V, O1 in CATRA tests
Famous Uses
Damascus steel
Custom forged knives
Best For
Heavy-duty cutting
Damascus knives
High-performance cutters
Balanced work knives
Similar Steels
CPM M4
Similar class
CPM CruWear
More available alternative
Not Recommended For
- Budget
- Availability (rare)
- Beginners
Expert Tips
- 1Developed in 2024 - newest addition
- 2Excellent Damascus candidate - nickel gives good contrast
- 3Wide working hardness range 60-64 HRC
- 4Outperforms 52100, CruForge V, O1 in edge retention tests