I just ordered a stonewash version of the Kershaw Avalanche for only $45.95 + shipping. I haven't gotten it yet, but at that price it just seems like an absolute steal and great deal, if not the best knife you can buy for under $50.
I'm interested in hearing from any of you guys that own this knife what your opinions are about it. Specifically, I'm curious to know how Kershaw's S30V steel compares in quality to other manufacturers versions. Based on what I've read Kershaw seems to be keeping it's Rockwell hardness to 57-58 well short of the 60-61 they could be heat treating it to...I'm wondering why and how it fairs in real world cutting performance.
I'm interested in hearing from any of you guys that own this knife what your opinions are about it. Specifically, I'm curious to know how Kershaw's S30V steel compares in quality to other manufacturers versions. Based on what I've read Kershaw seems to be keeping it's Rockwell hardness to 57-58 well short of the 60-61 they could be heat treating it to...I'm wondering why and how it fairs in real world cutting performance.