RE: Cut on contact heads - Montec, Phanton, Steel force
I've shot Steelforce in the past, scary sharp, but have never tried to resharpen them.
Carbon sharpens easier supposedly, but is also more susceptible to oxidation.
From my recent experience sharpening thick Rocket stainless blades using fine grit wet/dry sandpaper, I wouldn't shy away from stainless at all.
Any reason you didn't mention Magnus Stingers?