ZT s35vn vs elmax

[rodriguez7]

I currently have a zt 0550, and what im wondering is if the 0560 is worth getting for the elmax steel. The knife is an edc and will be used on all my hunts, skinning, back country things. Is the elmax such a better steel that the upgrade will be worth it? Thanks.

 

[Sonnydaze]

Elmax is better. I would do that; I'd like to try out the flipper also.
S35V had some questionable early results in some YouTube rope-cutting, cardboard-cutting testing.
IMHO Others will differ.
Sonny

 

[michaelm466]

S35VN is basically equal to S30V, Elmax should have both better edge holding and better toughness, I'm not sure either would be great for skinning because of their blade thickness, I really like my ZT560 though and highly recommend it.