RS,
I wasn't trying to get on your case or give you a hard time or "Pin" you for your comments.
I appreciate that you have a LOVE, appreciation and desire for SR-77 and that you support SR-77 with "conviction".
I agree with Dan, I applaud your conviction! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
And I understand that you are not trying to bash SR-101 or say SR-101 is bad. But, sometimes you are SO enthuesiastic about how much you think SR-77 is better and how you discuss what you consider the values of SR-77 to be vs. SR-101 that it "sometimes" comes across poorly for SR-101 when you discuss SR-77 vs. SR-101. Sometimes, the way you word things might sound like you are saying SR-101 "Rusts like crazy" or SR-101 isn't NEARLY tough enough or in the same leaque of toughness as SR-77.
Other times, you are very good about clearly stating simple facts. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
But, when it comes to "Facts", I just wanted to point out that YES, while SR-77 is more corrosion resistant and all tests we know of indicate that SR-77 is a bit tougher, these "Facts", while relevant, are only relevant in a small way compared to the big picture.
SR-77 may be tougher, but SR-101 is still PLENTY tough for most. A LOT of people have BEATEN the snot out of SR-101 AND pryed with SR-101 and they still hold.
Corrosion resistance may very well be a worthy factor to consider for some.
SR-77 may be more resistant to corrosion, but not by a huge difference. Both will rust and I think it is VERY fair to point out SR-101 is noticalby more corrosion resistant than MANY very popular knife steels. I just wanted to point that out. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
Some people like yourself obviously want to KNOW their knife is tougher or as tough as you can buy... even if they might not apparently need any tougher than SR-101. (Point in case: you own and use SR-101, but you haven't broken it either.)
But, if it comes down to just wanting to "Know" you own and use the "toughest", you are right. You are "Full within your rights" to have your preferences. I am fine with that.
I am just trying to make sure that for those who are here on the forums and don't yet know how to compare both steels, they have as accurate a comparison as we can provide.
Sometimes, "our" convictions (including my own) can be misleading - even if we don't intend to be misleading.
In the end, both steels are AT THE TOP of the knife steels in the industry in toughness. But, neither is stainless.
My attempt was just to be "More" clear and accurate as possible about the "Facts". <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
Gentlemen, everything is fine, everyone's comments are fully appreciated, we're talking about the small differences between superior steels, all opinions are welcome and we're all on the same team <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Well said. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
At the end of the day, what we love and why we love it comes down to personal choice. .......
Long live the Brotherhood of the Yard...you Dogs rock
Dan
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