This is one of the most popular steels. It is used by leading knife manufacturers and is also favored by smaller producers. This steel ranks at the top of the proverbial podium, and it can be said without hesitation that knives made from this steel will be among the best.
The hardness of this steel exceeds a very respectable 56 HRc, which is indeed a very good foundation.
Other properties of 154 CM include:
Although under certain conditions this steel may have reduced resistance to corrosion, we can be sure that it is no coincidence if 154 CM is the most popular steel among renowned knife-makers.