I am about to buy a new set of lathe tools, and was wanting to know if the
2060 grade steel is really worth the extra money. I read claims of greatly
increasing the time between sharpening. Does the steel have any advantages
beyond just holding an edge longer?

I have been looking at the Packard tools from Packard Woodworks. This looks
like a private labeled brand. I have also looked at Hamlet Tools from Craft
Supplies USA.

Any recommendations would be appreciated.

Dennis