Will echo the sentiments that 3V in a folder like this could be a bit redundant. I know they made a Cruwear version of this, and that seems like the more logical choice when you want a tougher knife steel that can be easily maintained. I hear it was described as one of the most expensive versions. I do not get paying a grand for a $300 knife because of Titanium, or because they use a certain steel.
But yeah, it's nice that it exists, and surely lots of people are getting it to have the novelty of 3V on a folder, something that isn't around a whole lot usually. I like the Shark Lock, seems like a lock with the ease of operation up there with the comp lock, and strength like the Tri-Ad. I would eventually like one of these knives, any of the steels seem OK to me, except maybe the K110. I do not mind AUS-8a or 10a. However, the K110 gives me a little little bit of trepidation because of it's tendency to be hard to sharpen in regards to what it gives you. 10a seems adequately tough, and I am just wondering if the K110 is an upgrade proper.
The blade only has a 0.02 difference in thickness (slightly thinner) from the Shaman, I wonder how this compares, as a "pocket woods knife" to cut into wood and tough materials, in lieu of a fixed blade, which I cannot always have on me. I enjoy taking my M4 Shaman to the woods, would like a stainless equivalent. Anybody who owns both here?
