KG and others. I am not trying to make anyone "think"
that SR77 is WAAAAYYYY more rust resistant that SR101 - I have NEVER stated this. This is just the way certain individuals are taking it, if this is the case.

I simply refuted a claim that was incorrect, "SR101 rusts the same as Sr77." That statement is false. Period.

I have used both SR101 and SR77 and IN MY EXPERIENCES - SR77 does NOT rust as easily as Sr101.

Is that to say that SR101 is bad or less a steel? NO! I have never stated this! SR101 is a fine steel, but it is simply NOT as tough as SR77 and is more apt to rust than SR77. These are facts.

If you are excited about the new S5, thats great! You should be. Its a great piece of knife - definitely. But this "be careful not to spoil someone who is excited about the S5" stuff is nonsense IMO.

Bottom line. IF YOU ARE GETTING A S5, YOU ARE GETTING A STRONG KNIFE THAT IS FAR BETTER THAN MANY OTHER KNIVES OUT THERE. Also, I have NEVER claimed that SR101 is in anyway a lesser steel. It is a great steel that is backed up with great warranty and is made for harsh conditions. That being said, I personally think SR77 is better because it is a tougher steel. This has to do with my uses and i like having a steel that is "the toughest." I use my knives for more than just cutting. I pry, dig, beat, etc my knives and SR77 is better for these applications. Not to mention, it DOES hold a good edge, though not quite as good as SR101. Its a trade off really. SR77 is tougher, but doesnt hold a good a edge as SR101. You pick which steel you like better. Or you can always do what I have done, BUY BOTH and USE BOTH!

Im done with this thread because all it is doing is causing me to get wrongfully pinned for potentially spoiling some peoples' excitement about the S5.... which is nonsense. That is NOT the case. I have supported all knives and things that the Yard and Swamp have done. I just like SR77 better than SR101 and I am FULL WITHIN my rights to state this. This is a subjective statement and people should understand it as such. However, the facts are facts.