Regardless of a persons preference for steel and design which are both are very important. I believe it comes down to the most important factor, the performance to price ratio. A refined fit and finish are really a secondary concerns to a guy like me who just wants to use a knife for everything possible and not have it fail.
Well said Dan <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> feel the same way.