S35VN versus CPM3V edge retention test

Just another day in the life of PBKG

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[MarkBartholomew-qyze]

Damn good show bro I really enjoyed it keep up the great work

[cornercat]

If only i could get my blades that sharp, good job! Also great job with these videos, you get to the point without major bias.

[Haywoodjablomie]

Good comparison, currently contemplating a knife that has both those steel options and this confirmed my decision on the S35VN. Cheers mate. 👍

[ppmnox]

3v is much tougher as a rule, so I'll take a tough knife that I can edge versus a knife that keeps an edge but won't endure under extreme stress

[wismods]

Great content as always! I have been looking at the Master Hunter in 3V, having used a few 3V knives from Bark River I am happy with their edge retention. Reading up on some reviews though I found that Cold Steel have changed the shape and place of manufacturing for the Master Hunter, and users are reflecting negatively on the new version. Esee is known for their heat treatment (though I believe they do outsource this service), and Cold Steel seems to have loosened up on thier QC and production quality since the sale of their company. Would be good to see a comparison of the older and new Master Hunters in 3V, that may show a difference between the two. Cheers!

[DavidNefelimSlayer]

Appears the gradient edge thickness is a slicing disadvantage for the CS. Good Test.

[MADHIKER]

For that type of knife, I'll take 3V any day over S35VN for its far superior toughness. 3V is more than twice as tough.

[greghaddock]

I would expect a fat 3v grind to dull pretty fast while the thinner s35 should outperform the 3v by a pretty good margin. In my novice opinion, 3v is a good bit tougher than s35vn. I honestly prefer simple 10 series carbon steels for my outdoor stuff. It holds up well enough and I can strop it back easily. And I can sharpen it on a flat rock in a couple minutes.
Just my two cents,
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[scottf.]

A definite separation there....Nice head to head challenge....Good stuff....

[Hungrybird]

You did an amazing job with that convex edge 👍

[BundaZehart]

Amazing test. I am highly suprised that S35VN has better edge retention than CPM S3V. Good for me, I am S35VN lover :-) Could You test quite common Sandvik steel 14C28N please?

[schlooonginator]

Seems common for companies to make their 3V knives thicker than other steel offerings which kinda defeats the point and makes me think it's because they want it to not chip of fail. 😊

[singingtoad]

Interesting results and very cool to see your testing process. 👍Thanks for sharing and Cheers!

[MFDMTR]

What kind of roe is that and what is it made pf that it kills edges that quick? Most inives would be able to cut sisal or jute rope for hundreds of times but here 25-40 cuts dulls the edge? That's really surprising.

[BadddDoggg-idpo]

You should do a paper test, how many cuts to dull it. You cut like hundreds of times LOL.

[roberthurzeler]

Most objective test I've seen yet. Good job!

[ThirdoptionJCSU]

Esse does a good HT for their s35vn.I've seen the other test where 3v shined.

[PileofBrass]

Yeah, I’m thinking that 3V held its own against the S35, from what I saw. I think they were neck and neck.

[Man_Cave]

I have the original Master Hunter in Carbon V and it outperforms both.

[viscousmartincarey]

I’m curious how 3vs toughness compares to 1095?
S35vn is good for edge retention but I feel like other steels can do better..