Knives with 15V Steel

With nearly 15% vanadium content, this steel offers unmatched wear resistance among cold-work tool steels. Spyderco further optimizes the alloy via a specialized heat treat from renowned knifemaker Shawn Houston that makes it easier to sharpen than other exotic carbon steels.
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Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight Sprint Run Folding Knife 2.95" CPM-15V Stonewashed Plain Blade, B…Retail price: $211.00, our price: $158.25
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Spyderco Native 5 Sprint Run Folding Knife 2.95" CPM-15V Stonewashed Plain Blade, Brown G10 Han…Retail price: $300.00, our price: $225.00
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Spyderco Lil' Native Compression Lock Sprint Run Folding Knife 2.42" CPM-15V Stonewashed Plain …Retail price: $250.00, our price: $187.50
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Spyderco Lil' Native Lockback Sprint Run Folding Knife 2.42" CPM-15V Stonewashed Plain Blade, B…Retail price: $245.00, our price: $183.75
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Spyderco Native Chief Sprint Run Folding Knife 4.08" CPM-15V Stonewashed Plain Blade, Brown G10…Retail price: $314.00, our price: $235.50
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Spyderco Native Chief Lightweight Sprint Run Folding Knife 4.02" CPM-15V Stonewashed Plain Blad…Retail price: $235.00, our price: $176.25
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Spyderco YoJumbo Sprint Run Folding Knife 3.98" CPM-15V Stonewashed Plain Blade, Coarse Brown G…Retail price: $324.00, our price: $243.00
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Spyderco Paramilitary 2 Lightweight Sprint Run Compression Lock Folding Knife 3.47" CPM-15V Sto…Retail price: $221.00, our price: $165.75
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Spyderco Yojimbo 2 Sprint Run Compression Lock Folding Knife 3.125" CPM-15V Stonewashed Plain B…Retail price: $304.00, our price: $228.00
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Learn More About CPM-15V Steel

What is CPM-15V steel?

CPM-15V is a high-vanadium steel with nearly 15% vanadium content. It’s known for extreme wear resistance among cold-work tool steels.

What is CPM-15V best at?

Wear resistance and long-lasting edge holding are the primary reasons people chase 15V. It’s a great pick when you want a steel that can stay sharp through a lot of cutting.

Why are so many 15V knives from Spyderco?

Spyderco has produced several runs in CPM-15V and further optimized the alloy with a specialized heat treat by knifemaker Shawn Houston. That heat treat is noted for making it easier to sharpen than other exotic carbon steels.

Is 15V the "best" knife steel?

There’s no single best knife steel, it depends on your needs and budget. If you want to compare 15V with other popular and exotic options, check out our Best Knife Steel guide.