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 there is one true …

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 steel often used …

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, 14C28N, or …

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, M390 will …

Oct 7, 2010 · By this standard, D2 is a carbon steel, although its chromium content is high enough that it's close to being a stainless steel (you'll sometimes see it referred to as "semi-stainless"). A good …

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

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. S35Vn has very …

Jan 7, 2007 · 80CRV2 is one of the toughest steel out there. It actually kind of 5160 on steroid with better edge holding. D2 is high wear resistance with rough grain tool steel that I wouldn't consider it …

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 drops of 3-In-1 oil, …

Jun 22, 2020 · Great steel, but it varies from maker to maker. I like Benchmade's D2 a lot, seems to take a very fine edge comparable to3V. My Dozier seems grittier for some reason, but cuts like a chainsaw.