| Metric | S45VN | S30V |
|---|---|---|
| Toughness | 7 | 5 |
| Edge Retention | 5 | 4 |
| Corrosion Resistance | 7.5 | 7 |
| Avg/Target HRC | 61.8 | 59.7 |
| Manufacturer | Crucible Industries | Crucible Industries |
| Category | Stainless | Stainless |
S45VN vs S30V
S45VN vs S30V knife steel comparison using sourced ratings and hardness data from Knife Steel Nerds and SteelHardnessLab.
Quick Take
- Toughness: S45VN leads (7/10 vs 5/10 for S30V).
- Edge retention: S45VN leads (5/10 vs 4/10 for S30V).
- Corrosion resistance: S45VN leads (7.5/10 vs 7/10 for S30V).
Also searched as: S45VN (CPM S45VN, S-45VN)
Also searched as: S30V (CPM S30V)
FAQ
Is S45VN better than S30V overall?
Toughness: S45VN leads (7/10 vs 5/10 for S30V). Edge retention: S45VN leads (5/10 vs 4/10 for S30V). Corrosion resistance: S45VN leads (7.5/10 vs 7/10 for S30V).
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.