| Metric | S45VN | Vanax |
|---|---|---|
| Toughness | 4 | 5 |
| Edge Retention | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Corrosion Resistance | 8 | 10 |
| Avg/Target HRC | 61.8 | 59.5 |
| Manufacturer | Crucible Industries | Bohler-Uddeholm |
| Category | Stainless | Stainless |
S45VN vs Vanax
S45VN vs Vanax knife steel comparison using sourced ratings and hardness data from Knife Steel Nerds and SteelHardnessLab.
Quick Take
- Toughness: Vanax leads (5/10 vs 4/10 for S45VN).
- Edge retention: tie (5.5/10 each).
- Corrosion resistance: Vanax leads (10/10 vs 8/10 for S45VN).
Also searched as: S45VN (CPM-S45VN, CPM-S45Vn)
Also searched as: Vanax (Vanax SuperClean, Vanax 37)
FAQ
Is S45VN better than Vanax overall?
Toughness: Vanax leads (5/10 vs 4/10 for S45VN). Edge retention: tie (5.5/10 each). Corrosion resistance: Vanax leads (10/10 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.