Used a knife I borrowed from a friend and immediately understood

[sharp shooter]

It did not feel dramatically sharper at first but it stayed sharp through work that would have slowed my usual knife down. That edge retention made the difference. I went home, looked it up and ended up buying one. After using it more, I finally understood what people mean when they talk about better steel.

 

[Moraa]

That moment usually isn’t about sharpness, it’s about realizing your usual knife was dropping off way earlier than you thought.

 

[Alan]

Borrowing a good knife is dangerous, it usually ends with you buying one immediately after.

 

[Spikedriver]

I've never owned a "super steel" knife, and I probably never will. The best I've ever had is 14c28n and AUS-8. If I ever get a top end blade, I'm afraid I'll never be able to go back to regular steel and it'll cost me $120 every time I lose my knife...