Classic piece of history you have there Dean. Sharpen her up and take it out for a stroll!
That design has been emulated by many makers since because it does work well.
What Cat said about sharpen ability, toughness and edge retention is right. You have to find the balance you want to work with for the job you intend it for.
Personally I like the range of 80crv2 thru NitroV and D2 up to S35v for field work. I have M4 and even L6 blades that will hold an edge through ridiculous amounts of cutting but take forever to rebuild when required even with quality diamond stones.
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