ferider
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Maybe, I'd prefer it not being a question that all. I'm not one to 'baby' my knives, I want them to stay sharp and stain-free as long as possible, that's why I paid a few hundred for a low maintenance 'super-stainless' blade.
Yep, best looking skinner there is. I just bought a Buck Alpha Hunter (in S35VN) which is similar in appearance, but hopefully not in lacking stain resistance. If that fails too, the next skinner on my list is a Helle for the polishing, but the only blade I like is Mandra and it's kinda small.
Here is a different suggestion for you: this is my Cheburkov "Hunter" in M390. Dedicated to the kitchen, and I've cut anything with it, meat, cheese, garlic, citrus fruit, etc., etc. The blade is as clean as ever. And M390 with Cheburkov heat treat is just right, since I will never baton with it or similar - it's not a camping knife, and the high wear resistance is welcome in the kitchen. 20% chrome, you will have a hard time staining it, IMO. Comes with different handle materials, this one is ironwood that used to be much shinier. Bolsters are Ti, and there is also a full tang version. Around US 300 give or take, there is a good US seller (on BF: Breathtaking Steel Knives), that you can get it from. He also has other Cheburkovs, different sizes and shapes. Cheburkov is the Shiro of fixed blades .... My daughter is an avid cook, and got one as a present and loves it as well.

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