| Metric | CruWear | S45VN |
|---|---|---|
| Toughness | — | 7 |
| Edge Retention | — | 5 |
| Corrosion Resistance | — | 7.5 |
| Avg/Target HRC | 62-65 | 61.8 |
| Manufacturer | Crucible Industries | Crucible Industries |
| Category | Unknown | Stainless |
CruWear vs S45VN
CruWear vs S45VN 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: S45VN (CPM S45VN, S-45VN)
FAQ
Is CruWear better than S45VN 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.