CPM® 20CV PM Knife Steel
Industries: Cutlery & Knives
- CPM® alloys for hand cutlery
- Premium powder metallurgy stainless steel with outstanding edge retention, high corrosion resistance, and excellent overall wear performance
- High chromium and vanadium content give it a fine, stable carbide structure that holds an edge exceptionally well while still resisting rust
- Top choice for high-end EDC knives and demanding cutting tools where long-lasting sharpness and durability are essential
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Tolerance and Finish
Material is sandblasted to a gray matte finish.
The thickness and width are supplied oversize to finish at the requested dimension.
Cutting Methods
All orders will be sheared to size unless the width is too narrow.
$100 minimum per order please.
All dimensions are in inches.
The length can range from 35-1/2 to 38 inches.
The width for 24" sheets can range from 23 to 25 inches.
CPM® 20CV PM knife steel offers exceptional edge retention, corrosion resistance, and superior wear performance for high-end blades.
Hot rolled & processed by the employee owners of Niagara Specialty Metals in Akron NY
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Cut Method by Thickness / Width

- Surface Finish:
- Ground
- Width:
- 1", 1.5", 2", 3", 6", 24"
- Thickness: .103/.113 thick will finish at:
- .093" thick
- Thickness: .140/.156 thick will finish at:
- .125” thick
- Thickness: .172/.188 thick will finish at:
- .156” thick
- Thickness: .207/.227 thick will finish at:
- .187” thick
- Thickness: .275/.300 thick will finish at:
- .250” thick