lemmuhj
Gold Member
- Joined
- May 2, 2010
- Messages
- 3,058
I'm totally a dumb dumb when it comes to all this "s3035vnm4cpmaus8chromemolly" etc etc stuff...learning though, but this is basically how i feel also

Ok, I am a gonna say this, because I own knives that cost 5 bucks to well over a grand, I DO NOT EXPECT knives to cut metal objects multiple times, no matter who the manufacturer is cold steel, CRK, or Ginsu (spelling check). Knives are not for cutting metals, repeatedly, period. They are meant for cutting as you have said, paper, soft materials, cardboard, field dressing game, and plain old utility work, metal not included. I understand what you are saying to speed up the test for the you tube, you cut something harder. But really, that is apples and hand grenades. If I need to cut wire, I will use a pair of wire snips or the wire cutters on a utility tool.
Bottom line, is there something wrong with the heat treat with all of the makers that utilized S35VN, then it should be known and be rectified, no matter who the maker. Has anyone asked or tried to contact any companies that utilize S35VN on their criteria and testing that has been completed prior to their manufacture of the knife.
Do I own a S35VN knife that I am happy with? yes, a CRK large Insingo that has been my EDC for over two months that I use daily in fire scenes. It has cut up many things, even nicked a metal wire or two and metal staples. Has the edge chipped? no Has the edge stayed sharp? yes. Any regrets? no Is it the new super steel for me? The jury is still out for me.