Advantages
- Exceptional edge retention
- Excellent corrosion resistance
- High wear resistance
- Fine PM structure supports stable sharp edges
- Comparable performance to M390 and CPM 20CV
Carpenter / USA
CTS-204P
Powder Metallurgy Stainless Steel59–62 HRCParticle Metallurgy (PM)
Composition
Core alloying elements define the baseline trade-off between wear resistance, corrosion behavior, and toughness.
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
8.0
Corrosion Resistance
10.0
Sharpenability
7.0
Disadvantages
- More difficult to sharpen than simpler steels
- Premium price
- Toughness lower than steels focused on impact resistance like CPM 3V
At A Glance
CTS-204P is a premium powder metallurgy stainless steel with exceptional edge retention, high corrosion resistance, and excellent wear resistance, comparable to M390 and CPM 20CV.