Hahaha, I just got done reading the same looooooooooooooong thread over at BF. I wouldn't worry about it. I have had a couple large RSKs and one small RSK (have a large one in my pocket right now) and the only one that ever chipped was the one I used on a ROCK!! Even the rock only made a tiny chip that came out with a little sharpening. Most of the replies in that thread IIRC were talking about microscopic chipping. Even the guy that started the thread wasn't willing to give up his RSK afterwards... what does that tell you? <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> There are certainly other steels that are less likely to chip than S30V but those steels have other weaknesses. For example they may be less stain/rust resistant or not hold their edge as well or be more likely fold/bend. If you find the steel that does perfectly in all these categories please let me know cause I want to buy stock in the company making it. Once you find that supersteel then if you find someone using it in knive, let me know when you find a lightweight model with and AXIS lock and an extra wide drop point blade because I will want to buy a couple. <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> If you're not happy with your RSK then put it on Ebay. It will sell for what you paid minus shipping before you can bat an eyelash at it. That should tell you something too. <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />