I have a goodly number of knives that are of A2 steel and would not hesitate to own another. I particularly like etched A2, as when a patina is in evidence, it is not quite as pronounced.
I don't think you could go wrong as you've already paid for the cost of the material.
You could start with a limited run, offer them for sale, and decide from the response whether to continue using the A2 for your knives.
Ya!
GWB
Last edited by geedubya; 02/14/21.