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So I just got my first Hinderer and it is a Hoss of a blade. Definitely a big chunk to carry, especially when compared to my Strider SMF CC but very solid construction and I love the spanto grind. Thing came hair popping sharp which I appreciate from a manufacturer.
I consider all the knifes I own users so naturally the first think I did when I got it was throw it in my back pocket and take it for a test drive. Yesterday I had some work to do in the yard and as the Hinderer was in my pocket it was what I used. Some basic tasks - cut some ground fabric to needed size, trimmed a few veggies off of vines and cut a few pieces of rubber tube to install some drip hose in the garden. Nothing I would even consider mild use for a blade and I didn't think twice when I threw it back in the pocket. When the night was done and I went to lay it to bed I took a look at the blade again and to my amazement it had lost its edge. I've heard S35VN is a "super steel" and great at edge retention yet with just minor use I had a blade I considered dull. Touched up pretty easy on a paper wheel but still, such little work to lose a good edge. I was flabbergasted.
My question:
1. Is S35VN steel not what it's cracked up to be (this is my first blade with this steel)
2. Did I happen to get a blade that slipped thru the heat treat cracks and just is a dud?
3. Was the ground cloth I was cutting comprised of kryptonite?
4. Other?
Would love thoughts.
I consider all the knifes I own users so naturally the first think I did when I got it was throw it in my back pocket and take it for a test drive. Yesterday I had some work to do in the yard and as the Hinderer was in my pocket it was what I used. Some basic tasks - cut some ground fabric to needed size, trimmed a few veggies off of vines and cut a few pieces of rubber tube to install some drip hose in the garden. Nothing I would even consider mild use for a blade and I didn't think twice when I threw it back in the pocket. When the night was done and I went to lay it to bed I took a look at the blade again and to my amazement it had lost its edge. I've heard S35VN is a "super steel" and great at edge retention yet with just minor use I had a blade I considered dull. Touched up pretty easy on a paper wheel but still, such little work to lose a good edge. I was flabbergasted.
My question:
1. Is S35VN steel not what it's cracked up to be (this is my first blade with this steel)
2. Did I happen to get a blade that slipped thru the heat treat cracks and just is a dud?
3. Was the ground cloth I was cutting comprised of kryptonite?
4. Other?
Would love thoughts.
Not to big an issue as sharpening knives is a zen activity for me...