Are coldsteel stainless steel fixed blades any good?

That's interested. What knives were you testing? Did they have similar blade geometry?

I've not seen data, but based on the composition, I would expect VG10 to be superior to VG1 in corrosion resistance (because of the higher chromium and moly levels) and to have superior toughness at a given strength because of the cobalt and small level of vanadium. So, overall, VG10 likely has better properties.
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I think that the Cold Steel San Mai knives solve the tiny problem of corrosion resistance by layering the VG-1 with 420 stainless.

To answer the OP's question: If I was looking for another "tactical" styled fixed blade I'd probably take a long look at the Cold Steel San Mai knives. I have no doubt that the San Mai SKR would make a good camp knife.
 
That's interested. What knives were you testing? Did they have similar blade geometry?
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The fullest explanation of the test method is here:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=641279

in brief:
I gave both knives a 15° per side edge angle. Sharpened them equally, then made 20 slicing cuts in 3/8" manila rope, using a jig to hold the rope so that the blades only came in contact with the rope. After 20 cuts, I examined each edge under a lens, looking for damage. VG 10 and VG 1 exhibited the same amount of damage.

Because of the test technique, blade geometry beyond that of the edge angle has little impact on the results.
 
The SRK is right up there in my opinion with the Kabar and other combat utility greats. Its design isn't quite perfect for bushcraft and wilderness survival but will definitely get the job done. The Finn Bear is a great 10 dollar puuko style knife, one of my favorite trail and survival knives.
 
hey i have coldsteel srk sanmai, but im sad to announce that after baatoning through small log the blade has come loose in the handle, i asked coldsteel a couple days ago, if their warrenty will cover it, no reply yet. ill tell when they reply
 
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