I suppose I was looking for some reaction from those whose experience has been that talonite just "never quits cutting". I realize that few people have access to a blade with the geometry and alloy characteristics of Cliff's 10V Coyote Meadow as a reference, and it would be nice to see some comparisons of talonite vs. other steels when similarly finished. But the very apparent degradation of the talonite blade as compared with the 10V, and the conclusions that seem apparent when comparing it to D2, at least to me, suggest that we're finally getting comparative data on talonite that is de-bunking its mythical reputation. Of course, the corrosion resistance factor is still a significant plus, and the stuff DOES cut. But depending upon application, it's nice to see the limits of the material finally explored.
Thank you, Cliff, for giving us the benefit of your valuable objective analysis.
--Will