CPM S35VN and S30V – Knife Steel Comparison
At A GlanceS35VN, a martensitic stainless steel, is designed to offer greater toughness than S30V. Both steels are similarly hard, but S35VN offers better chip resistance due to its fine grain structure, making it ideal for heavy-duty knives. Both have excellent corrosion resistance, but S30V may need more maintenance. While S35VN is considered easier to …