it is a great steel for shock resistance and also holds a very good edge. Better than 5160 at both. But, it is a deep hardening steel. I tried a hamon on it too, and the whole blade hardened. First time I tried it. I made a nice messer from that, O1, and 15N20, hardened in canola.
it is very good steel, though. I would humbly suggest W2 for a slicer, but 80crv2 for a chopper, at least that is my preference for each.