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I agree dtec.
In the end, it preference.
This is a journey and for many, forging is their chosen path. I see the appeal. I enjoy it myself on occasion.
It's true what was said earlier too. Their is a great deal of mysticism and lore and most of all, pride involved here. Its no different than trying to debate with someone over who makes the best motorcycle, or what is the best handgun for defense. As you said, there are just too many variables to make a sweeping and definitive conclusion, but it could probably be determined in very specific tasks, with very specific steels, geometries, hardnesses, etc.
Since this is the Newbies Arena, I will target my words for that audience:
Choose the path(s) that appeals to you, and make the best knives you can make. They will be just fine.
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