Wide Glide hits it on the nose when he asks "what you want it for?" I carry a Silver Stag Schnoor sheath knife for hunting. It has a d2 steel blade. On the plus side, it holds an edge really well. On the down side, it is a little harder too sharpen and is quite brittle - you have to be careful not to drop it or abuse it. It works for me because I debone my game in the field. I need a sharp edge, but, the edge does not get abused.