CPM-S35VN *Surface Ground Bar Stock HRA .125" - See Length Note
CPM-S35VN Bar Stock
LENGTH NOTE:
We buy this in 36" lengths and sell it in 12", 24", and 36" lengths.
If you buy 1, you will get a stick 12" long by the width and thickness shown.
If you buy 2, you will get a bar that is 24" in length.
If you buy 3, you will get a bar that is 36" in length.
**If you buy 2 or 3 and want it cut into 12" length pieces, please specify in the comments section that you would like them cut into 12" pieces.
**Advertised price is for 1qty 12" piece
- Hot rolled and Annealed (soft)
- Surface Ground finish (Not Precision Ground)
- Ground to + 0.010" over specified thickness
Composition of CPM-S35VN
Carbon 1.40%
Chromium 14.00%
Niobium 0.50%
Vanadium 3.00%
Molybdenum 2.00%
CPM-S35VN is a particle metallurgy stainless steel made by Crucible Industries. It is a modified version of CPM-S30V with the vanadium content reduced by 1% and replaced by 0.5% niobium.
Knives made from S35VN will be tougher and less likely to chip than knives made from S30V. CPM-S35VN is a well balanced knife steel that offers good corrosion resistance, edge holding and better toughness than most stainless steels. It is a good steel to choose for almost any type of knife, including high quality hunting knives, kitchen knives, or folding knives.
Heat Treatment for CPM-S35VN
Wrap blade in stainless steel heat treat foil
Bring to 1550°F and equalize (let it soak for 10 minutes)
Bring it up to Austenitizing temp 2000° - 2025°F and hold for 15 minutes
Quench in air or plate quench.
A Cryo treatment in liquid nitrogen (or dry ice) before tempering will reduce retained austenite and increase hardness
Temper between 400°F twice for 2 hours each time. Cool to room temperature in between tempers.
Austenitizing at 2000°F followed by a Cryo treatment and tempering at 400°F should result in a hardness of 60-61 HRC
