What is CTS XHP comparable to?

XHP has similar edge retention to S35VN or S30V. See in the chart below and compare 3.5% V (S35VN) to the 22% chromium carbide value (XHP):

How Stainless is CTS XHP?

As you can notice, the CTS XHP has a high Carbon ( more than 1%) in addition to 16% Chromium, which makes it high-end stainless steel.

Is CTS XHP a tool steel?

Description Carpenter CTS™ XHP alloy is powder metallurgy, air-hardening, high carbon, high chromium, corrosion-resistant alloy. It can be considered either a high hardness 440C stainless steel or a corrosion-resistant D2 tool steel.

Who designed the spyderco shaman?

founder Sal Glesser
The Spyderco Shaman is a large and cool pocket knife, designed by Spyderco founder Sal Glesser.

What is K390 steel?

K390(Bohler-Uddeholm) is a High-end Cold work tool steel, made by @Bohler, high in Vanadium which makes it very tough steel with great wear resistance — used in the knife industry (high-end and premium knives), cutting tools and cold forming operations.

Is CTS-XHP better than S35VN?

The company cited challenges sourcing the Carpenter-produced CTS-XHP as the primary motivator for the switch. While pleased with the steel’s performance they say S35VN offers the same strength, durability, and edge retention properties that are associated with CTS-XHP.

What is the Rockwell hardness of CTS-XHP steel?

CTS-XHP stainless steel hardness is 60-62HRC, as per the Rockwell hardness scale with a maximum hardness of 64HRC. The hardness of this steel varies depending on the heat treatment used by different knife makers and it is associated with high carbon in its composition, which is more than 1%.

What is CTS BD1 steel?

An American steel by Carpenter, CTS-BD1 is a vacuum-melted stainless steel that is highly corrosion resistant and holds a good edge. It is sometimes likened to AUS-8 or 8Cr13MoV, but with slightly better edge holding. It is relatively easy to sharpen, and the carbides are medium sized.