Spyderco Native 5 Sprint Run Folding Knife 2.95" CPM-15V Stonewashed Plain Blade, Brown G10 Handles, Lockback - C41GPBN15V5

Spyderco Native 5 Sprint Run Folding Knife 2.95" CPM-15V Stonewashed Plain Blade, Brown G10 Handles, Lockback - C41GPBN15V5   Crucible Industries' CPM-15V is a state-of-the-art particle metallurgy tool steel that offers extraordinary wear resistance. Its remarkable alloy composition includes almost 15 percent vanadium, which produces an exceptionally high volume of vanadium carbides in its microstructure. In industrial applications, this makes it a viable alternative to solid carbide in the production of intricate tool designs. In knife blades, these properties translate to phenomenal cutting performance and exceptional edge retention. Spyderco proudly stands alone in the knife industry by featuring CPM-15V in their limited-edition Sprint Run knives. In addition to showcasing this elite steel, the blades of these US-made models are further optimized by a specialized heat-treating protocol developed by renowned custom knifemaker Shawn Houston. This process is fine-tuned