Ive made a few knives but I am far from an expert. But I do have 20+ years in the tool and die industry.
Its not always about the specific steel type. I dont think you can pick “the best knife blade steel” either, there are too many pros, cons, and similarities between each steel. Haha, thats like trying to pick the “best coyote cartridge”, hahahaha. We have seen those threads before.
Blade geometry, heat treat (which the steel type dictates), and tempering (hardness) is more important.
When I was making my knives I used the steel I was most comfortable working with and that was A-2 tool steel.
But thats my opinion.