Vic, SR101 is more rust prone than SR77 and it costs more.... (not worth it to me) I have used both knives side by side thank you. I have a CHopweiler, a Mini Mojo, and 3 wardens and 4 RIPs. Trust me Vic, I HAVE used this steel along side my SR77. I have just liked SR77 more. Its my personal opinion and Im sticking to it. If SR101 wasnt as rust-prone as it is, I would have more affection for it.

I like rust! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

I don't see rust being a problem with me because I always clean my blades after use...

Since you only want coated blades I didn't figure rusting was a problem. I just prefer the superior edge holding of SR101. They are both good steels, so to each his own.

I hope they realease the S5CG in Black and Tan... Tan is by far my favorite!
It would be awesome to have more colors too, Like bama clay and moss green, but i'm sure they will save those for special runs..

I'd like one with a black handle and a sage blade, like my Urban Mutt, but I'll take it in whatever color is offered. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Coated SR101 is the bomb and if you (1) have coated steel or (2) keep your knives dry rust is a non issue. Even if you get a bit of surface rust on a user, it is easy to clean up.

looks like the new S5 CG is out for R S

Rust is not a deal breaker for me either and I'm VERY excited to hear these are going to be sr101!
Dan is right... its the PERFECT steel.

I just wonder how I'll like the mudders... you dogs all seem to really like them though so if the price is right I will probably get one!

I think sr101 is much more useful for a knife this sise.
I've found sr77 dings easier than some other 5160 and 1095 blades I have and although it has amazing toughness sr101 is not going to break either and is going to resist edge deformation easier and hold a good edge.

I'll probably attempt to strip it eventually (after I wear the finish down some) and rust is really not going to effect the blade AT ALL.

I'm very excited!

The mudders fit like a glove!

The S5 is going to be great no doubt, in SR101. ANd Vic you are right, in terms of cutting tasks, the SR101 will be better in this size of a knife. However, the edge of the blade which is uncoated, does tend to rust faster than my SR77 blades. The Mojo has a small amount of rust on the edge and where the coating has worn off. Its small though.

RCS, if you get some petroleum jelly ( Vaseline over here and I think it's the same in the US ) and coat the blade/edge it prevents rust, is none toxic and when you want to light a fire rub a cotton wool ball over the blade and clean the vaseline off and you have a great bit of tinder as it burns well....

This works well for all tool steels and the so called stainless...which can also rust.

Rust on weapons and knives does'nt happen if you take these sort of preventative steps...

good point steelfan