As Russ mentioned the base steel for the Sypderco Dragonfly and Ladybug is VG-10, a much better steel than the [acceptable] AUS8 of the Kabar. The Spyderco is a bit more expensive to be sure but IMO it's worth the extra money. I like that there are several colors of scales for most of their models which is a nice touch. My personal Dragonfly is Orange which is pretty high-vis, nice for me as it makes it easier to keep track of.