Reccomendation needed for EDC. Thinking of a Zero Tolerance

Hi.... Thanks for all of the input. I really appreciate it.

I have pretty much settled on the 0562 or 0562CF. I found out that the M390 steel is no longer offered on the 0562CF and now they are using CTS-240P instead. I am wondering how that compares to the ELMAX that is offered on the less expensive 0562 with G10 scale?
What do you think? Is the CTS-240P harder to work with , as corrosion resistant etc. as the ELMAX steel??
 
So far my 0562CF has been an amazing performer. I don't think it is difficult to work with (sharpen), and think it holds the edge a little better than Elmax. But then I only have this one example of 204p, against many in Elmax. It is my understanding (feel free to correct if wrong) that CTS-204P is very similar in composition to M390. Just a different manufacturer.

Elmax, M390, Vanadis 4 Extra, etc are produced by Bohler. 204P, XHP, BD1, BDZ1, etc are produced by Carpenter.

M390 Specs - http://www.bucorp.com/media/Bohler_M390_Microclean.pdf

204P Specs - http://www.cartech.com/toolsteelspowder.aspx?id=3672
 
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I adore my 452cf. What a stunningly lightweight yet capable folder. A little long for some EDC jobs, but silky smooth and tough as nails.
 
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