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CruWear vs S30V

CruWear vs S30V knife steel comparison using sourced ratings and hardness data from Knife Steel Nerds and SteelHardnessLab.

Quick Take

Also searched as: CruWear (Cru-Wear)

Also searched as: S30V (CPM-S30V)

Open Live Comparison CruWear Detail S30V Detail
Metric CruWear S30V
Toughness84
Edge Retention56
Corrosion Resistance5.57.5
Avg/Target HRC62-6559.6
ManufacturerCrucible IndustriesCrucible Industries
CategoryHigh Alloy Tool SteelStainless

FAQ

Is CruWear better than S30V overall?

Toughness: CruWear leads (8/10 vs 4/10 for S30V). Edge retention: S30V leads (6/10 vs 5/10 for CruWear). Corrosion resistance: S30V leads (7.5/10 vs 5.5/10 for CruWear).

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.