I'm carrying my Native 3-D in VG-10 today. VG-10 is just about my favorite steel because it's very stain resistant and is not too hard to sharpen (S30V is tougher for me). I spend a lot more money on knives than guns, so to my eyes the Native doesn't look very impressive (molded plastic handle, rivet construction instead of screws), but it feels great in my hand and cuts like heck - a great using knife and a nice value. Mine is a bit tough to open, but that's the way lock-backs with good, strong back-springs are.