My Knives

I currently use two types of steel for my knives, Sandvik 14C28N and 01.
14C28N is stainless and has good corrosion resistance requiring modest maintenance when not in use, it offers excellent edge retention coupled with ease of sharpening.
01 is a carbon steel which will naturally develop a pewter/grey patina which itself helps protect the steel. It will rust if not oiled when out of service. It offers good durability, excellent wear resistance, good edge retention and is very easy to sharpen this is my steel of choice for a working field knife.
For low to moderate use I recommend 14C28N however, if you intend to work your knife hard and can accept and appreciate the patina 01 has the edge.
Each sheath is handmade to fit a particular knife and has been deliberately constructed to have a snug fit as the leather will soften with time.