Knife newbie needs knowledge!

I'm a newbie, wow! All these different kinds of steel, So anyway I was wondering why am I not able to get an edge on this schrade 4034 steel and I can get a razors edge on this $9.00 , 1045 steel . All I know so far is I like 1045 and I like 1080. 1080 on my Essee Junglas is good. I don't like 4034 or 420 a almost impossible to get a good edge on the 420 A and the 4034, ok back to cruising the forums, and learning !😜
 
As stated, all the info is available here on BF. Do some searches, find some interesting threads, and read, read, read... Many of us here have been using and learning about knives and steel for 10, 20, 30, 40+ years. And, for some reason, we like to share our knowledge with anyone interested in listening. Crazy, isn't it? LOL. Welcome, and glad to have all you Newbies hear. In a short time, you'll be newbies no more...
 
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