Bestech Shogun S35VN Folding Knife

In ancient Japan, the shoguns were the all-powerful warlords of the empire. Infused with an ancient Japanese aesthetic, the Bestech Shogun is an all-powerful tool to have by your side. Made with an S35VN steel blade with a 3.5-inch cutting edge, it’s sized for heavy duty tasks. The handle, as is the case with many others in Bestech’s lineup, is made from titanium with a built-in frame lock. Its straight lines and contours make it a comfy carry in the pocket and in the hand. Fitted with a titanium clip, the knife comes in two colors and measures 8.5 inches long.

Developed by Crucible Industries (one of the leading manufacturers of specialty steels for the cutlery industry) and Chris Reeve (pioneer of the integral frame lock, featured on the Gent), S35VN is perhaps the most balanced blade steel ever created in terms of all-around performance. It’s made through a process known as Crucible Powdered Metallurgy, which results in near perfect consistency in the distribution of carbides. Compared to conventional melting practices, the CPM process produces a steel characterized by superior dimensional stability, grindability, and toughness.