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Pop's ProCut

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

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