Well I'm thinking the harder metal.. now, I wouldn't want the headache of maintenance, but that coating seems to do the work for you
However, does the plain edge come in M2? I thought only the combo did. Regardless, I'm thinking that the combo is more useful.
My other concern is how "nasty" the blade looks.. I don't necessarily wanna scare all the poor scared-of-pointy-objects people out there
Any other opinions?
(BTW you've pretty much hit my intended use on the head -- carry to the office, to school, and maybe some light outdoors use)
Thanks!
=- Dan (gonna order -real- soon.. mayhaps this weekend. 2 days shipping and then I'm happy)