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Permalink Reply by Michael A. Smith on February 1, 2015 at 2:32

AUS-8 is considered to be a very good steel, not outstanding but quite good all around. Nothing to sneeze at. Lots of nice knives use it.

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Permalink Reply by Ed Fillman on February 1, 2015 at 8:01

What would be the best all around stainless, especially for ease of sharpening.

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Permalink Reply by Ed Fillman on February 1, 2015 at 8:02

What about chrome vanadium? Does it tarnish much?

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Permalink Reply by Michael A. Smith on February 1, 2015 at 17:10

The problem with that question is if you ask 10 people you're going to get 10 different answers. Here's an article worth reading: http://www.bestpocketknifereview.com/what-is-the-best-knife-blade-s...

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on February 1, 2015 at 20:55

My all time favorite steel is basiclly 1095 steel. Sharpens well, and holds an edge fairly well. D2 is my next favorite . Holds an edge a long time but is also a bit harder to sharpen.

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Permalink Reply by Doug Thrower on February 1, 2015 at 23:04

I have many knives that use AUS-8 steel and in my opinion it's a great steel for everyday tasks. Mr. Hanner mentioned 1095 or D2, these are in a league of their own. Those I feel are good hard use bush craft steels. I do not think you will be let down by the AUS-8.

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