Blade material

[Valiant]

I hear a lot of talk about various steels used in knife blades and wanted to hear your opinions on the pros and cons of the common types. 440, AUS6, VG-10 etc etc. Value, edge retention, corrosion resistence etc what I'm leading to. Your input would be greatly valued by me.

 

[Murnax]

Check here: http://www.bladeforums.com/features/faqsteel.shtml

 

[Blop]

there is a lot said about this all. Too much to repeat.