Böhler M390 vs CPM S90V
What each steel is good at, and the cheapest knives in each right now. Prices are the lowest at the US knife dealers we check through the day.
Böhler M390
A powder stainless from Böhler-Uddeholm in Austria. High edge retention, high corrosion resistance and a fine polish; a common choice on premium folders.
CPM S90V
A very high vanadium powder stainless from Crucible. Edge retention is near the top of any production steel; the trade-offs are lower toughness and slow sharpening.
| Fact | Böhler M390 | CPM S90V |
|---|---|---|
| Knives we track | 15 | 4 |
| Brands | 3 | 2 |
| Price range today | $169.95 to $850.00 | $142.99 to $450.00 |
| Most listed hardness | 58-61 HRC | 59-61 HRC |
Cheapest Böhler M390 knives
All Böhler M390 knives →- Kizer · ZX-3499.2A3FeistM390 · Hole Machined Titanium1 dealer$169.95
- Microtech · 11484-1TUtx-70M390MK · Black Machined Aluminum3 dealers$285.00
- Microtech · 157-10APODExocetM390MK · OD Green Aluminum3 dealers$302.00
- Microtech · 1135RL-1FRLUDTM390MK · Black Frag Aluminum3 dealers$309.00
- Microtech · 12334-1TAUtx-85M390MK · Tan Machined Aluminum3 dealers$322.00
- Microtech · 137RL-10FLGTBKAmphibianM390MK · Black Fluted G106 dealers$327.00