| Metric | MagnaCut | S45VN |
|---|---|---|
| Toughness | 7 | 4 |
| Edge Retention | 5 | 5.5 |
| Corrosion Resistance | 9.5 | 8 |
| Avg/Target HRC | 62.5 | 61.8 |
| Manufacturer | Crucible Industries | Crucible Industries |
| Category | Stainless | Stainless |
MagnaCut vs S45VN
MagnaCut vs S45VN knife steel comparison using sourced ratings and hardness data from Knife Steel Nerds and SteelHardnessLab.
Frequently compared for premium EDC knives where corrosion resistance and edge stability are both important.
Quick Take
- Toughness: MagnaCut leads (7/10 vs 4/10 for S45VN).
- Edge retention: S45VN leads (5.5/10 vs 5/10 for MagnaCut).
- Corrosion resistance: MagnaCut leads (9.5/10 vs 8/10 for S45VN).
Also searched as: MagnaCut (CPM MagnaCut, CPM Magnacut, CPM-MagnaCut, CPM-Magnacut)
Also searched as: S45VN (CPM-S45VN, CPM-S45Vn)
FAQ
Is MagnaCut better than S45VN overall?
Toughness: MagnaCut leads (7/10 vs 4/10 for S45VN). Edge retention: S45VN leads (5.5/10 vs 5/10 for MagnaCut). Corrosion resistance: MagnaCut leads (9.5/10 vs 8/10 for S45VN).
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.