I say, it's the Scrap Yard, so there is no one steel for use. If there were a pile of excess INFI around, you can bet Dan would use it. But given a choice of steels between SR77 and SR101, I pick SR101. If you want one with micarta handles, get a Swamp Rat. I want the best steel Dan can get at the best possible price. Having used both steels in choppers and smaller blades, I prefer the SR101.