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

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


I've got several swords and a spear made of 5160. It does have a tendency to rust if not satin finished, you have to keep it protected and wipe off the fingerprints. It's pretty darn tough with a good HT, and I think it would be great for a big 'ole SYKCO chopper!


What kind of spears do you have? I'm a big fan of them.

Always thought it would be great to have a nice knife with a good method of attaching and disconnecting from a walking stick (chinese white wax) to make a spear.
I'm familiar with the Cold Steel bushcraft version, but am thinking something a little more "knife" like that could stand alone and look and perform decent without looking like it's a spearhead without the shaft.