Description

Revolutionary new PM stainless designed by Dr. Larrin Thomas. Combines high toughness, excellent corrosion resistance, and good edge retention - addressing the usual trade-offs.

Properties

Edge Retention
8.0/10
Corrosion Resistance
9.0/10
Toughness
9.0/10
Ease of Sharpening
6.0/10

Chemical Composition

C
1.15%
Carbon
Cr
10.70%
Chromium
Mo
2.00%
Molybdenum
V
1.50%
Vanadium
N
0.39%
Nitrogen

✓ Pros

Best toughness of any high-hardness stainless. Excellent corrosion resistance. Good edge retention. Can run very hard. Easier to sharpen than high-vanadium steels. Game-changing steel.

✗ Cons

Very new with limited availability. Premium pricing. Heat treatment requires precision. Long waiting lists for material.

Grinding Notes

Grinds better than expected for performance level. Lower vanadium helps. Ceramic belts recommended. Nitrogen content requires specific approach.

Polishing Notes

Takes excellent polish. Lower carbide volume than S30V family makes finishing easier. Beautiful bright finish.