We BROKE our S35VN ESEE 3!

We BROKE our S35VN ESEE 3...and you might too if you don't understand the usage characteristics and differences in our 1095 steel. Our S35VN knives are heat treated to a 60HRC in an effort to maintain great edge retention. That edge retention does come with a tradeoff when it pertains to hard use durability. Listen to Shane and Patrick discuss their finding and feel free to ask questions below. Message from the owners of ESEE Knives: While we offer the exact same warranty on S35V as the rest of our line, we do not suggest the ESEE-3 S35V as a hard-use outdoor knife. These knives are hardened at the optimal 59-60 Rc. Its ability to take abuse is not even close to our ESEE-3 1095 models. The only reason we produced this model is due to the request of our customer base – not because it’s something the ESEE crew would carry or trust their life to. In our opinion, what you gain with such a premium steel in edge-holding and stain resistance does not justify the extra cost. Not to mention its inability to take the abuse that our regular knives are capable of.