Well, I will just have to agree to disagree for now. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> The properties we have been discussing tell me that 101 is a harder steel with better edge holding which typically indicates a stronger steel. SR-77 is a softer steel which can take a beating and bend without breaking making it tougher...

By your definition above, 77 will take more force before breaking because it is softer and will give (bend) - 101 will take more force/pressure to bend but will break before 77 will. That, to me, means 101 is stronger and 77 is tougher..:D

But I give up! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/banghead.gif" alt="" />