Last Friday, I ordered a knife from Blade HQ. The knife being a Bear Ops Bear Swipe lll (long name) This is a sister company of the Bear and Sons Cutlery in Jacksonville, Alabama. I received the knife Monday the 16th. I had never heard of this company until I started my search for a decent EDC knife. Myself not being a knife junky, I did not know the great amount of many different steels that are offered as blade steel. My particular knife has 14C28N steel for its blade. The composition is such that it is fairly easy to sharpen, holds an edge pretty well, rather tough, and has enough chromium in it to be called stainless steel. This particular knife shows off the craftsmanship that was put into its manufacturing. Very nice assisted opening for EDC. So, with all that said, anyone want to comment on their expierience with this particular steel, or any other steels that you prefere?