Originally Posted by Dogfish
What's everyone's experience with 5160 steel?

How is the corrosion resistance, edge holding, etc.?


Corrosion resistance terrible same as SR101,1095 etc.
Edge holding can be great if heat treated correctly, someone once described SR101 as 5160 on steroids......I'd say that's quite fair, most people wouldn't be able to tell the difference through normal use.