Both are great knives I would say. The CT having better edge retention while the SOD is a bit tougher and easier to sharpen I am told. As for performance ? Sounds like they BOTH perform QUITE well. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> I will soon find out. Great thread here <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />