Oh, I'm sure they would be ok, but like you said IF I had one I don't think I could EVER stop comparing it to the Busse Boys.

One of my favorite blades is a handmade knife from the Philippines I bought way back in the mid 70's. It is leaf spring steel and has NO heat treat besides the original one when it was made into a spring. In other words it is soft. I have actually sharpened it on a concrete wall before. But I have used that thing for more stuff than any other knife I have ever has.
I'll find a pic and put it up.