Ok, I just can't resist. You know, Cody Lundin carries a carbon steel Mora knife. In fact, you can buy one right from his website. (But maybe he doesn't count cause he lives in a desert?) <img src="/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />

Anyway, I agree with some of what you say, disagree with the rest. Personally, D2 is the best compromise of current steels for my tastes. And of course, far more able woodsmen than me have sworn by less expensive carbon steels for years.