I have not even heard of the steel being used. The regular version of this list for over 5 and is about as hard to get as an XM-18. Benchmades are nice but if you are gonna spend that much it makes since to me to at least get a semi production knife. Titanium frame locks are sure the rage. That is all I have been carrying for over a year in various formats. The spydie military that was just released is a big hit as well.
Zach