Jan 18, 2017 · When compared with other steels like s30v how does D2 tool steel compare? Is there too much of a fluctuation in the various metal percentages of D2 for us to concretely say …

May 19, 2003 · The super steel of today seems to be (among other of course) CPM-S30V and S60V and S90V. From what I understand (which is very little) is that D2 is a semi-stainless tool …

Jun 10, 2015 · While some companies seem to do a better job than others with Chinese D2, its edge retention just isn't enough (if at all) better than more stainless choices like 9Cr18Mov, …

Oct 7, 2010 · You should say D2 steel vs 1095 High Carbon Steel. Be more specific and get better answers. LOL. High carbon steel encompasses many different steels. Most good knife …

Jan 18, 2011 · Steel performance is a product of compromise and tradeoffs and for me D2 does not exhibit the type of trade offs that I like in a knife steel. If I'm making a small utility knife, …

Oct 21, 2021 · What do you value most in your knife steel, toughness, edge retention, rust resistance? If it is toughness, 420HC, with the Bos HT, is way ahead of both D2 and S35VN. …

Mar 20, 2014 · Just about anything that prevents air contact with steel will prevent rust - oil, wax, paint, etc. Since D2 is a 'semi-stainless', it doesn't take much. On my BK24 in D2, I put 2 …

Feb 21, 2012 · Hello everyone, Which of these steels holds a better edge and is an overall better steel? D2 or S35vn Thanks Manoloiv

Jan 7, 2007 · D2 was designed for wear resistance. It’s a fine steel, but it has been replaced largely with steels such as cru-wear, which is tougher plus more wear resistant, z-wear/cpm …

Jan 14, 2011 · D2 is more time consuming to sharpen yes, not harder, only more time consuming, but the edge retention is better then on 440C in my experience and I have 440C heat treated …