Originally Posted by
Leighton
Silver steel is a high carbon steel, called silver steel for its silvery look due to the high carbon content. Theres a wikipedia article on it if you want to read more about it. Because of the high carbon content, it makes a harder steel. Theoretically this means a longer lasting edge.
The difference between stainless and carbon steel comes down to the addition of nickel and other elements that impart a corrosion resistance to the steel. Remember, it stains less, not stain proof. Will it hold an edge longer or harden to a higher RC? Not necessarily.