I'm with ya RAM!! Let's pickle this bad boy!
While I would agree, a FILET knife should be stainless. Try to find a mass produced one that's not.
A FISHING knife can be either, in my opinion, with carbon steel getting the nod in my neck of the woods.
To me, the best looking knives are the ones that show their use. "Character" or "experience" if you will.
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Jerry