Best S30V & S35VN Knives For Under $100 Available at KnifeCenter.com Media
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S30V is notable for being the first ever steel designed specifically for use in cutlery, developed by Crucible using their Particle Metallurgy process in cooperation with knifemakers like Chris Reeve and others. The result is an excellent all-around stainless steel, hitting that sweet spot of good edge retention, relative ease of sharpening, and exceptional corrosion resistance. S35VN is a tweaked version of the steel that offers even higher toughness while still maintaining a great edge.
They are both fan favorites and we love them here at KnifeCenter, too. As with any premium material, over time these steels have trickled down into more affordable products and we are seeing them show up in knives under the $100 mark. Here are some of our favorites.
First up, we have the Cold Steel Code 4 with S35VN blade steel. We really like the spear point, but it is also available with clip point and tanto profiles. This workhorse comes with the durable build we’ve come to expect from Cold Steel with aluminum handle scales and their world-renowned Tri-Ad lock. Designed by Andrew Demko to be one of the strongest knife locks the planet, it remains as easy to use as any other lockback mechanism. The Code 4 is ideal for everyday carry with a slim profile, but is still big enough to do some serious work. For a company that prides itself on their overbuilt designs, it’s nice to see Cold Steel applying that same quality into a sleeker package and offering it at such a great price.
Another knife that punches above its price point by rocking S35VN steel and aluminum handle scales is the Kizer Sliver. This member of Kizer’s Prime Series stands out due to its sleek and lightweight build. Its narrow blade and slim frame make it an elegant EDC that fits easily into the pocket. Add easy thumb stud deployment and a nice liner lock and its affordable price point is all the more enticing.
Now we get to see some American-made knives, starting with the Buck Vantage Pro. Available in two sizes, we consider them to be some of the most well-rounded EDC knives available in this range thanks to their smooth action, versatile blade, and one of the best deep carry pocket clips in the business. These knives also features dual steel liners for added strength and nicely contoured G10 handles, which makes it easy to put in the outdoor work that Buck specializes in. To be able to get a knife from a legendary company like Buck that’s made in the USA with S30V steel for less than $100 is astonishing.
Out to represent the fixed blade crowd we have the White River Knives M1 Backpacker, a great entry from a brand that doesn’t get nearly the recognition they deserve. This S35V neck knife is extremely lightweight and versatile... fit for almost any role thanks to its drop point blade and Kydex sheath with multiple carry options. Unlike many skeletonized knives, the Backpacker is actually comfortable to use thanks to a paracord wrap and rounded edges on the steel to eliminate hot spots. Well-suited to hiking, hunting, EDC and even tactical use, the White River Backpacker is a great addition to your kit.
Rounding out the list we have the Spyderco Native 5. Perhaps one of their best EDC designs of all time, it is now better than ever thanks to Spyderco’s dedication to Constant Quality Improvements. The Native 5 is the only knife on this list that has used both S35VN and S30V steel at various points of time, with S30V now carrying the torch due to user feedback. The features on this knife read like a list of Spyderco’s greatest hits: flat ground leaf-shaped blade, lightweight FRN handles, four-position pocket clip, secure lockback, integrated finger choil and, of course, the iconic Spyder Hole for deployment. With such a high performance, American-made knife coming in under $100, it’s no wonder the Native 5 is such a fan favorite.
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S30V is notable for being the first ever steel designed specifically for use in cutlery, developed by Crucible using their Particle Metallurgy process in cooperation with knifemakers like Chris Reeve and others. The result is an excellent all-around stainless steel, hitting that sweet spot of good edge retention, relative ease of sharpening, and exceptional corrosion resistance. S35VN is a tweaked version of the steel that offers even higher toughness while still maintaining a great edge.
They are both fan favorites and we love them here at KnifeCenter, too. As with any premium material, over time these steels have trickled down into more affordable products and we are seeing them show up in knives under the $100 mark. Here are some of our favorites.
First up, we have the Cold Steel Code 4 with S35VN blade steel. We really like the spear point, but it is also available with clip point and tanto profiles. This workhorse comes with the durable build we’ve come to expect from Cold Steel with aluminum handle scales and their world-renowned Tri-Ad lock. Designed by Andrew Demko to be one of the strongest knife locks the planet, it remains as easy to use as any other lockback mechanism. The Code 4 is ideal for everyday carry with a slim profile, but is still big enough to do some serious work. For a company that prides itself on their overbuilt designs, it’s nice to see Cold Steel applying that same quality into a sleeker package and offering it at such a great price.
Another knife that punches above its price point by rocking S35VN steel and aluminum handle scales is the Kizer Sliver. This member of Kizer’s Prime Series stands out due to its sleek and lightweight build. Its narrow blade and slim frame make it an elegant EDC that fits easily into the pocket. Add easy thumb stud deployment and a nice liner lock and its affordable price point is all the more enticing.
Now we get to see some American-made knives, starting with the Buck Vantage Pro. Available in two sizes, we consider them to be some of the most well-rounded EDC knives available in this range thanks to their smooth action, versatile blade, and one of the best deep carry pocket clips in the business. These knives also features dual steel liners for added strength and nicely contoured G10 handles, which makes it easy to put in the outdoor work that Buck specializes in. To be able to get a knife from a legendary company like Buck that’s made in the USA with S30V steel for less than $100 is astonishing.
Out to represent the fixed blade crowd we have the White River Knives M1 Backpacker, a great entry from a brand that doesn’t get nearly the recognition they deserve. This S35V neck knife is extremely lightweight and versatile... fit for almost any role thanks to its drop point blade and Kydex sheath with multiple carry options. Unlike many skeletonized knives, the Backpacker is actually comfortable to use thanks to a paracord wrap and rounded edges on the steel to eliminate hot spots. Well-suited to hiking, hunting, EDC and even tactical use, the White River Backpacker is a great addition to your kit.
Rounding out the list we have the Spyderco Native 5. Perhaps one of their best EDC designs of all time, it is now better than ever thanks to Spyderco’s dedication to Constant Quality Improvements. The Native 5 is the only knife on this list that has used both S35VN and S30V steel at various points of time, with S30V now carrying the torch due to user feedback. The features on this knife read like a list of Spyderco’s greatest hits: flat ground leaf-shaped blade, lightweight FRN handles, four-position pocket clip, secure lockback, integrated finger choil and, of course, the iconic Spyder Hole for deployment. With such a high performance, American-made knife coming in under $100, it’s no wonder the Native 5 is such a fan favorite.
"Rhythm of the Funk" by MC Cullah
http://cullah.com/