wow!
although I somewhat agree with Gideon's points...
I will say that I do think these types of test have some kind of merit...
though I too consider actual performance (cutting tasks namely) first, sometimes I like knives that I could destroy rocks with.
Though I haven't found sr77 to have the strongest edge of the steels I've used, I sure haven't been disappointed with it's performance.

anyways, I can sure appreciate your tests!
great job.
Finding whichever you trust the most is important to you, so you should def. continue to do it.
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