Californian San Mai CPM 15V
An ultra-premium San Mai billet engineered for makers seeking maximum wear resistance, extreme cutting aggression, and elite edge retention.
This handcrafted laminated construction combines a high-performance CPM 15V core produced by Crucible Industries (USA) with durable 440B stainless steel outer layers and nickel interlayers, creating an outstanding balance of cutting performance, structural stability, and premium aesthetics.
The CPM 15V core is heat treated to 63–64 HRC, delivering extremely high wear resistance, aggressive cutting ability, and superior edge longevity while maintaining reliable toughness for demanding applications.
Each billet undergoes an advanced two-stage cryogenic treatment in liquid nitrogen, improving carbide refinement, hardness stability, and long-term cutting performance.
Construction
- Outer Layers: 440B Stainless Steel — 60–61 HRC
- Intermediate Layer: Nickel (Ni)
- Core Steel: CPM 15V — 63–64 HRC
Key Features
- Extreme wear resistance
- Outstanding edge retention
- Very high cutting aggression
- Premium laminated San Mai construction
- Double cryogenic treatment
- Excellent long-term performance
- Ideal for high-end custom knife making
Chemical Composition of CPM 15V
- Carbon (C): 3.4%
- Vanadium (V): 14.5%
- Molybdenum (Mo): 1.3%
- Chromium (Cr): 5.25%
- Silicon (Si): 0.9%
- Manganese (Mn): 0.5%
Designed for makers who demand maximum performance, exclusivity, and elite cutting capability from their custom knife steel.
