Crucible Industries / USA

CPM 110V

Powder Metallurgy Stainless Steel59–61 HRCCrucible Particle Metallurgy (CPM)

Composition

Core alloying elements define the baseline trade-off between wear resistance, corrosion behavior, and toughness.

Material Overview

CPM-S110V is a premium powder metallurgy stainless steel developed by Crucible Industries. It contains very high levels of vanadium and niobium, forming extremely hard carbides that deliver exceptional wear resistance and edge retention. While it performs very well in corrosion resistance, its extreme carbide content makes it difficult to sharpen and somewhat less tough compared to more balanced steels. It is widely used in high-end knives where maximum edge life is the primary requirement.

Performance Radar

Use four core metrics to understand the usable operating envelope of this steel at a glance.

Edge Retention

Toughness

Corrosion Resistance

Sharpenability

Edge Retention

10.0

Toughness

7.0

Corrosion Resistance

9.0

Sharpenability

4.0

Advantages

Exceptional edge retention
Extremely high wear resistance
Good corrosion resistance for its class
Fine PM microstructure improves consistency
Ideal for long-term slicing performance

Disadvantages

Very difficult to sharpen
Lower toughness than balanced steels
High cost
Requires advanced sharpening tools

At A Glance

CPM-S110V is a high-vanadium stainless steel offering extreme edge retention and wear resistance, designed for premium knives requiring long-lasting cutting performance.