Is M2 Steel Good for Knives?

      This really depends on your perspective. Let’s say you get an M2 steel knife as a gift. The edge retention is great, and yet it’s nicely tough too. That makes it great, especially if you’re experienced at sharpening knives. If you’re a newbie who doesn’t really know how to sharpen knives, you’ll have a problem.

      Then you also have to be very careful about corrosion. You’ll want to oil the knife constantly, and refrain from using it in wet conditions. It doesn’t have a lot of corrosion-resistance at all.

      Even as a gift, the M2 steel knife is already problematic. But it’s simply a problem that you ought to avoid if you’re buying the knife. You have better alternatives for your money, with better performance and lower prices.