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sr101 holds an edge better. but in terms of brute force and smashing, etc, sr77 would be better... right?

not really that simple...
because the sr77 may deform more than the sr101... which has a STRONGER edge.
(though it may get some chips?)

also, when knotslip say's hard and soft... some steels can just act "harder" or "softer" depending on their strength and toughness.

INFI has BOTH qualities... and that's what makes it so amazing.
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