<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" /> YKLE it is! This will be my first SR-77 blade, so I look forward to seeing first hand how the blade retains sharpness etc. I know its tough in the prying sense (which is why I like it) but I've heard mixed responses on edge retention. I'm used to plain ol' 5160, so if it's anything like that, I'm a happy camper!