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    • CPM S35VN Knives

    CPM S35VN Knives: The Industry Standard Premium Stainless Steel Trusted by the World's Best Knife Makers

    CPM S35VN is the benchmark by which all other premium stainless knife steels are measured. Developed by Crucible Industries in collaboration with legendary knife maker Chris Reeve and produced using the proprietary Crucible Particle Metallurgy (CPM) process, S35VN was purpose-built to improve on its predecessor CPM S30V in every meaningful way. By adding niobium to the alloy alongside vanadium and chromium, Crucible created a steel that is noticeably tougher and more chip-resistant than S30V while maintaining the same exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistance that made S30V the gold standard of its era. The result is a steel that has earned the trust of virtually every serious production knife brand in the world — from Benchmade and Zero Tolerance to Chris Reeve Knives and Spyderco — and has held its position as the go-to premium stainless steel for over a decade.

    What makes CPM S35VN so enduringly popular among knife enthusiasts and manufacturers alike is its exceptional balance of properties. It delivers edge retention that far surpasses commodity steels like 8Cr13MoV and AUS-8, toughness that resists chipping and lateral stress better than higher-carbide steels like CPM 20CV, and corrosion resistance solid enough for everyday carry in virtually any environment. Equally important for long-term ownership, S35VN is significantly easier to sharpen than steels like 20CV or M390, responding well to standard sharpening equipment and maintaining a keen edge after touch-up. Whether you are buying your first premium knife or adding a workhorse folder to a collection built around exotic steels, CPM S35VN remains one of the most satisfying and practical choices in the knife world today.

    Browse all CPM S35VN knives available at Knifeworks below and carry the steel that set the standard.

     

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