Knife Steel: When is enough good enough?

[rajincagin]

I think a lot of people are comfortable with their favorite steels, and others want to take it to the next level. Bodybuilding is similar, some are happy benching 225, others want to hit 300 and when they do, are looking for 325 and beyond. Do most of us need a super steel? Probably not, just like most of us don't need to bench 225 either. I'm looking forward to trying S90V, and if it kicks my butt when I sharpen, then I'll know. If it outperforms every steel I've owned in edge keeping, I can't imagine not being happy with that. In my business, I've taken to saying "right tool for the job", I think knife steel is important in that respect too.

Do what makes you happy and leave the rest behind.