Which of these steels sticks out as most "prestigious"

[onewing]

Of the simple stainless steels, ignorant of the use and purpose of the knife, which one gives you the warmest feeling when you see it stamped on a blade. Choose 2.

 

[Oklahoma Outlaw]

 

[awjones]

Pass..

 

[ferider]

If I could, I'd have given AEB-L two votes.

 

[jill jackson]

Of the simple stainless steels, ignorant of the use and purpose of the knife, which one gives you the warmest feeling when you see it stamped on a blade. Choose 2.

I get more of an informed feeling, myself.

 

[Shorttime]

Steel choice doesn't usually have anything to do with my purchasing decisions. Some heat treat information (or at least a tested RC), would be nice.

 

[NPT]

None of those float my boat.

 

[Sharp & Fiery]

You left out “carbon” as an option. It’s a pretty simple steel.

 

[greatscoot]

01 tool steel.

 

[Richard338]

1095, can't get tougher than that!!

 

[gooeytek]

of the choices available, I'd pick AEB-L & 14C28N

 

[ferider]

1095, can't get tougher than that!!

Yes it can. At least per Larrin (correct me if I'm wrong) and on paper, AEB-L is tougher around 60-61HRC.

 

[Bob Denman]

Is this another "Blondes, Brunettes, or Redheads" choice?
Can I pick three?

 

[tony281sc2]

N690 is pretty good stuff, I don’t have experience with VG-10, but I hear its about the same. Don’t have experience with any others except 14c28n, but the 690 and vg10 have better edge retention for sure.

 

[betzner]

seriously?

 

[Hackenslash]

I went with the Vibranium option. It holds an edge forever but you need an Adamantium rod to touch it up.

 

[Bob Denman]

I went with the Vibranium option. It holds an edge forever but you need an Adamantium rod to touch it up.

I think you can get those from X-Men.com
Fax an order to them today!

 

[kobold]

There is AEB-L in CRK damascus and some custom makers use it. It is tough and can go to 63HRC... so I guess I will give a vote to AEB-L.

 

[mwhich50]

I don't know AEB-l, but I like the others pretty equally. S30V is still my all-time favorite.

 

[Quiet]

Firstly, none of these are what I'd consider "prestigious" steels. That said, most of my knives see little hard use so if I was buying a new knife, I'd take any of those listed except for 14c28n. Why? No specific reason, I just own or have owned knives in all the other steels and they've all been fine users that are easily resharpened. My personal favorites these days are CTS-XHP, S35vn, and M390, so definitely help yourself to a few grains of salt.