| Metric | CruWear | K390 |
|---|---|---|
| Toughness | — | 5.5 |
| Edge Retention | — | 7.5 |
| Corrosion Resistance | — | 4 |
| Avg/Target HRC | 62-65 | 64.0 |
| Manufacturer | Crucible Industries | Bohler-Uddeholm |
| Category | Unknown | High Alloy Tool Steel |
CruWear vs K390
CruWear vs K390 knife steel comparison using sourced ratings and hardness data from Knife Steel Nerds and SteelHardnessLab.
Quick Take
- Toughness: insufficient source data to call a winner.
- Edge retention: insufficient source data to call a winner.
- Corrosion resistance: insufficient source data to call a winner.
Also searched as: CruWear (Cru-Wear)
Also searched as: K390 (Bohler K390, K390 PM)
FAQ
Is CruWear better than K390 overall?
Toughness: insufficient source data to call a winner. Edge retention: insufficient source data to call a winner. Corrosion resistance: insufficient source data to call a winner.
Where do these values come from?
Ratings are attributed to Knife Steel Nerds; hardness measurements are attributed to SteelHardnessLab testing by u/679696 and u/Skylark427.