The Northwoods actually looks like it is going to be a very nice knife. I like the curves a lot. I also like the blade profile on the Northwoods. On a cheap working knife, like a Schrade, I would be glad to see 1095. On something more expensive, I believe that the
D2 might be better for preservation (I know, I speak sacrelige), but 1095 just means I have to take better care of it. I voted YES.