#CPM-S35VN
Learn about CPM-S35VN steel, renowned for its excellent edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance. Discover the best knives made from this versatile, high-performance steel.
Kansept Mezha K1147H7: A Blade Show West Exclusive Built From a Designer's First Sketch
Kansept's Mezha K1147H7 is a 25-piece Blade Show West exclusive pairing CPM-S35VN with rainbow trout G-Carta and a top liner lock designed by Fabian Hobbelen.
Kansept Symetrix K2141A1: Alain Andre's 2.56-Ounce S35VN EDC
Kansept's Symetrix K2141A1 uses mirrored blade and handle lines, CPM-S35VN and a blackwashed titanium frame lock to hit 2.56 ounces for $159.89.
Kansept Lichen T2091A1: Derek Sharon's 154CM Bolster Lock
Kansept 's release calendar has been crowded this fall, but the Lichen stands out for a quieter reason: it is one of the few knives in the company's lineup that...
Kansept Tracer: Geoff Blauvelt's Frame Lock Hides Its Lock Bar
Kansept's Tracer brings Geoff Blauvelt's Tuff Knives design language to a $200 titanium frame lock, with a dual-layer handle that hides the lock bar entirely.
Civivi Elite Tessera Crossbar-Lock Knife Arrives for Preorder
Civivi 's second Elite-series folder, the Tessera, pairs a crossbar lock and CPM S35VN blade with machined aluminum handles — preorders open at $137, shipping b...
New Release: CIVIVI ELITE Tessera Thumb Features Crossbar Lock
CIVIVI introduces the ELITE Tessera Thumb, a new addition to their lineup positioned for mid-range EDC users. Whether you're an everyday carry enthusiast, a tac...
Vosteed Coming Soon - Parallel- Crossbar: S35VN Steel with provides a solid Handle
Vosteed introduces the Coming Soon - Parallel- Crossbar, a new addition to their lineup positioned for premium EDC users. Whether you're an everyday carry enthu...
Bestech Knives x Ostap Hel Unveil the DUCI Series: A Pocket Knife So Light, It Almost Disappears
Ostap Hel is one of the most prolific knife designers working today. Based in Poland, he made his first blade in his father's workshop in 2009—while completing ...
CPM S35VN Steel vs CPM MagnaCut Steel Strength and Durability Comparison
This is the most relevant comparison for modern high-end knives, as MagnaCut was specifically designed to fix the minor drawbacks of S35VN . While S35VN is a wo...
CPM S30V Steel vs CPM S35VN Steel Sharpness and Corrosion Resistance
CPM S30V and CPM S35VN are high-end stainless "super steels" produced by Crucible Industries. S35VN was specifically designed as an upgrade to S30V to address i...
CPM-S35VN vs CPM-S90V Steel Performance Comparison
The primary difference between CPM S35VN and CPM S90V is the trade-off between versatility and edge retention . While both are high-end powder metallurgy stainl...
What is CPM-SPY27 Steel?
CPM-SPY27 is a premium powder metallurgy stainless steel developed through a unique collaboration between Spyderco and Crucible Industries . The goal was to cre...
What is LC200N Steel?
LC200N (also known as Z-FiNit or Cronidur 30) is a high-nitrogen, aerospace-grade stainless steel produced by Zapp Precision Metals . It is widely considered th...
What is CPM-S35VN Steel?
CPM-S35VN is a high-end powder metallurgy stainless steel produced by Crucible Industries . Released in 2009, it was designed specifically as an improved versio...
What is CPM-S30V Steel?
CPM-S30V is a premium powder metallurgy stainless steel produced by Crucible Industries . It is a milestone in knife history, as it was the first steel ever dev...
What is CPM-154 Steel?
CPM-154 is a high-end powder metallurgy stainless steel produced by Crucible Industries . It is the modernized, "CPM" version of the standard 154CM steel we dis...