My Rangers have stayed very sharp, and are extremely easy to sharpen. It stains easily. Thats my only negative comment, even though I don't care about looks <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Haven't had any issues w/ pitting, but I'm a stickler for keeping my knives wiped down so they haven't really been exposed to extended neglect (although they're abused when I take them out!)