| Metric | S45VN | S30V |
|---|---|---|
| Toughness | 4 | 4 |
| Edge Retention | 5.5 | 6 |
| Corrosion Resistance | 8 | 7.5 |
| Avg/Target HRC | 61.8 | 59.6 |
| 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: tie (4/10 each).
- Edge retention: S30V leads (6/10 vs 5.5/10 for S45VN).
- Corrosion resistance: S45VN leads (8/10 vs 7.5/10 for S30V).
Also searched as: S45VN (CPM-S45VN, CPM-S45Vn)
Also searched as: S30V (CPM-S30V)
FAQ
Is S45VN better than S30V overall?
Toughness: tie (4/10 each). Edge retention: S30V leads (6/10 vs 5.5/10 for S45VN). Corrosion resistance: S45VN leads (8/10 vs 7.5/10 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.