Collection: 3V Knives

Enter the realm of ultimate durability with our collection of CPM 3V knives at Blade Forge. CPM 3V, from Crucible Industries, is a revolutionary powdered metallurgy tool steel renowned for its unparalleled combination of extreme toughness and excellent wear resistance. For knife enthusiasts and professionals in Australia who demand a blade that can withstand brutal impact, resist chipping, and still hold a fantastic edge, a 3V knife is the ultimate choice for uncompromising performance in the toughest conditions.

CPM 3V: Engineered for Unyielding Resilience
CPM 3V is not a stainless steel; it's a high-performance tool steel produced via Crucible's advanced Powder Metallurgy (CPM) process. This method results in an incredibly uniform and fine grain structure, allowing the steel to achieve a remarkable synergy of properties:

• Unrivalled Toughness: This is 3V's defining characteristic. It exhibits extraordinary resistance to chipping and breaking, even when subjected to severe lateral stress, impacts, or prying. This makes it ideal for knives that will see very hard use, such as large fixed blades, choppers, and tactical tools.
• Excellent Edge Retention & Wear Resistance: Despite its extreme toughness, 3V also delivers impressive wear resistance, meaning it holds a keen working edge through prolonged and demanding cutting tasks, outperforming many other tough steels in this regard.
• High Performance for Demanding Applications: CPM 3V is engineered for tasks where blade failure is not an option. It bridges the gap between traditional tool steels (like D2 or 1095) and super-stainless steels, offering the best aspects of both in terms of impact resilience and edge life.

Why Choose a 3V Knife from Blade Forge? (Crucial Considerations)
Opting for a 3V knife means selecting a blade that offers a new level of confidence in extreme scenarios:

• Ultimate Durability: If your activities involve heavy chopping, batoning, prying, or situations where a blade might encounter significant shock, 3V is designed to take the abuse.
• Dependable in Harsh Environments: Ideal for bushcraft, survival, tactical operations, or any use where blade integrity under stress is paramount.
• Long-Lasting Sharpness for Hard Work: You get a blade that not only resists breaking but also maintains its cutting ability through arduous tasks.
• Crucial Consideration: Corrosion Resistance. It is vital to understand that CPM 3V is a tool steel, NOT a stainless steel. While it has better corrosion resistance than some simple carbon steels, it will patina and can rust if not properly cared for, especially when exposed to moisture, salts, or acidic substances.
• Maintenance Required: To prevent corrosion, M4 blades require diligent care, including immediate cleaning after use, thorough drying, and regular oiling or application of a rust-inhibiting coating. A natural patina can also form over time, which may offer some protective qualities.
• Consideration: Sharpening. Due to its balanced toughness and wear resistance, 3V can be a bit challenging to sharpen for novices, often benefiting from diamond or CBN abrasives, but it generally takes a good edge.

At Blade Forge, our selection of 3V knives in Australia features models from elite manufacturers who expertly process and heat-treat this formidable steel to unlock its full potential. Explore our collection today and arm yourself with a cutting tool engineered for the most demanding tasks, understanding the care it requires.