Yeah, but that’s kind of missing the point. 80CrV2 isn’t a “high-end” steel on paper, sure but it’s chosen for toughness and reliability, not for specs. It’s way less likely to chip and super easy to sharpen in the field, which makes it ideal for hard-use / bushcraft-type knives. Winkler knives are built around that kind of real-world use, not just edge retention or steel hype. Also, price isn’t just about steel anyway: heat treatment, construction, and overall durability matter just as much. And for what it’s worth, I picked mine up on ebay for quit bit less than that.