Ok, a lot of folks made knives and worked with various steel over the years. Jerry has a PHD in metals. I don't know the exact title, but he is not only very educated on all steels and metals, he is a professor on the subject. I beleive what Jerry says. If there was a better all around steel, I think he would be using it. He used to use other steels... until he came up with INFI. When it comes to "hard use" cutlery steel, there are lots of great choices. INFI just has that special "edge". Thats only my opinion.