Carbon in blade steel...

[rockyman500]

So does a high amount of carbon make a knife hold an edge longer? I've also heard it makes it more vulnerable to rust...

so what's up with that?

[jzmtl]

Basically yes, here's a good read on knife steel: http://zknives.com/knives/articles/knifesteelfaq.shtml

[Mike]

Basically yes, here's a good read on knife steel: http://zknives.com/knives/articles/knifesteelfaq.shtml

Read that article jzmtl gave to you and you'll be all set. In fact, read it twice.

Mike