Over the years I have used a lot of different knives and what that has taught me is how the steel has changed and still evolving.
I have come to like Elmax, 3V and D2. I just find Elmax easy to work with and it exceeds my needs. For me, it holds a long lasting edge like other knives with good steel....Yup I just like it.
Late last year I searched out a local knife maker from Strathmore AB, his handle is "clintc" here on AO and "clint c" CGN. (space after the "t").
There is so much involved in selecting a knife. Fit / finish and the steel are so important to me.... IMHO....it is personal.
Sure for years I used what ever would sharpen...haha. If you ever get a custom knife made for you, you will wonder why it took so long.....
Note: A custom knife price is often much better than a over the counter one, at least you can negotiate....
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Good luck.