CV is better than the SS. It is 1095 with some chrome and vanadium. It will acquire a patina over time; or plain rust if you really abuse it. I just ordered two CVs from another site. I have an SS Sod Buster, but I wanted something that Case made in CV. If you want their SS, it is 420HC. Nobody does that steel better than Buck. I really like the scales on these.
14themoneyYes. May not be a huge bargain price-wise, but I love Case knives in CV steel, and this is a really nice color that would go well with the patina that will develop. Wish they were dropping the Sod Buster Jr or Peanut in Whisky.