Steel easy read chart chart

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I presented this problem across in the bali forum and it was recommended I come here to get the answers. I know it is not an easy thing to put together, and there are still alot of variables.
But for the sake of argument lets assume each steel has been given it's best temper and not go into discussing what the best temper is etc and that the same design is used for each steel.

Can you guys here help put it together at least by getting something on paper so to speak, it can always be debated later which things are more in question and stuff.....

Steel easy read chart chart.

I figured this would be a cool way of representing the practical usage of different blade steels. I would add my own info to this but when it comes to different steels I do not know as much from experience and could only guess values based on reputation. Can the more experienced help me to fill it out?
And add new steels if I missed any, which I probably did.....

Thanks in advance

Steel..............................A..............................B..............................C.. ............................D..............................E

01
W2
1095
1080
1070
1060
1050
0170-6
A-2
L-6
M-2
5160
52100
D2
VASC
420
440-A
440-B
440-C
425M
12C27
AUS-6
AUS-8
AUS-10
G2
ATS-34
154-CM
ATS-55
BG-42
CPM T420V
CPM T440V
S30V
14 4CrMo
INFI
F8
Talonite
Titanium

A Corrosion resistance.................1-10...............10 is highly resistant
B Hardness................................1-10...............10 is the hardest possible
C Edge holding............................1-10...............10 has the longest lasting edge
D Toughness..............................1-10...............10 is the toughest
E Ease of sharpening....................1-10...............10 is the hardest to sharpen
 
You'll never complete this chart unless you start making knives and test all of the steelsl yourself, and then you still won't complete this chart.
 
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