there is a very specific reason that cobalt is found in S110V. When knife steel is heat treated you have to heat it to high temperature to “austenitize” the steel prior to
The satin-finished CPM® S30V® stainless steel blade is full-flat ground for exceptional edge geometry and cutting performance and has an acute, scalpel-like point for detailed work. To ensure discreet carry while keeping the Ikuchi instantly accessible, its handle includes a low-profile, ...
I suppose this should be no surprise, if the steel is harder than the same steel than it will stay sharp longer with cutting because the apex will resist being worn down meaning it will stay smaller with the same amount of cutting. While there are caveats to higher hardness having more ed...