I had another post that I got a lot of good information from, and it got me to thinking. In my quest to make the best knife I can I do an edge flex, cut rope and depending on the size of the knife, chop pine 2x4. I am new and get a few good results and a few poor results. The problem is I don't really know what to shoot for. Can you guys give me some of your test methods/mediums and what results you get. I usually make forged 5160 and 52100 blades with a high flat grind. I know edge geometry, size, thickness and so all play a role and there are many variables. But a brief description of the blade and results would give me something to shoot for.