You'd probably get more responses in the Chris Reeve Knives forum...but fwiw, I love mine, although I have not given it heavy use. I don't think I've read anyone not liking it after they've used it. The S35VN is not a shocking upgrade from S30V but for me it seems to sharpen up better/slightly faster. The only thing I would change is the belt attachment for the sheath - I prefer the snap loop on the Mountaineer 4" OP knives, but you can work around it. It's a great tool and a very attractive and pleasant one to use.