Talonite holds an excellent edge much longer than other alloys. This makes it superior where a sharp knife is important. Because Talonite cuts much more easily than other alloys it does not do as well in applications where grabbing is an advantage such as cutting rope. It does cut rope very well but some other materials may do it better. If rope cutting is important you can easily overcome this problem with edge design as in the U2.
Talonite alloy is non-magnetic but it is an alloy of metals.
We have been told it may disrupt an electronic field, which could be a problem if you were clearing mines off an enemy beach before an invasion. Talonite does not take as high a polish as some other materials. The Talonite U2 dive knife has been polished to the point that you can read the numbers from the world's most famous dive watch in the reflection off the knife blade. S. Union Ave.