I made a new set if kitchen knives recently for the house from CPM S35vn in .070” thickness.
I hardened them to 61-62RC. The edge holding is decent and it can get reasonably sharp. Naturally my wife cut herself after I told her these were *really sharp - be careful”. She is more careful now.
These go thru the dishwasher and I had one of them flash rust. I will force a patina with some vinegar to see if I can knock that down. The next batch I make will I will look for a bit more chrome I think.
I hardened them to 61-62RC. The edge holding is decent and it can get reasonably sharp. Naturally my wife cut herself after I told her these were *really sharp - be careful”. She is more careful now.
These go thru the dishwasher and I had one of them flash rust. I will force a patina with some vinegar to see if I can knock that down. The next batch I make will I will look for a bit more chrome I think.