@@bobransom4359its just a technic of sharpening.. i can sharpen my D2 civivi to hair whitling level using a high grit stone.. out of the box, its no matter what steel is it and from which company, they always came with crappy edge due to factory sharpening process using a belt grind.. even on a hundred dollar benchmade dont came with nice edge out of the box.
I have Magnacut, s30, s35, and more steels in my knives and d2 is actually my favorite. Not because of its affordability, but because of its characteristics. Love it.
What makes you like it so much. Does it secretly manage to stay sharper or does the grain structure make it cut better or something strange. I was looking at the the other steels and was wondering how supposedly easier to sharpen steels could hold an edge better. I was thinking d2 would be more consistant of a steel with a little less vandium and chromium and closer to acting like a simple carbon steel except hard but the other ones had more hard stuff in them so I was not sure. I havent chosen to get either steels yet but I suspected something was weird if people were not enjoying s30. I was guessing before that people should jump to m390 if they wanted something over d2 but I did not suspect some people would prefer d2 over s30.
I like D2 ,it sharpens well .can get it Very sharp on my viper sharp diamond series .I learned how to sharpen on D2 before moving on on to more premium steels. The premium steels are not as much Better than Steel snobs want us to think. !! .good I fon steel Thanks Kerry 🦊😉🐺😁
I have carried d2 pocketknives for about 10 years. I use these knives for carpentry, everyday use. I have never had one rust or tarnish, their ability to be sharpened to a razors edge is my main motivator in use. I simply run them 4-5 times thru a ceramic sharpener each morning if I have used them frequently. The people who know me, know I keep my carry blade very sharp, my nephew and brother were roofing my house and doing a section with rubber roofing. They had misplaced the blade for their razor knives. My nephew asked if I had my pocketknife on me. I did, after I tossed it to him, he cut the whole section of roof in using this blade. When he was done, he said he thought the knife was sharper than the razors and easier to handle. When he gave it back to me, he said he had to get one and asked how I kept it so sharp. I showed him the $2 x ceramic sharpener I bought from Menards, swiped the blade through it 4-5 times and handed it back to him. He tested the blade and said,". Can't believe it's that sharp that easy," The 2 blades I carry cost me about $15 4-5 years ago. I went to buy a couple more for gifts and they were about $40.
Pull through sharpeners do not sharpen knives to razor edge and if it shaves, it is the burr that's shaving you once you use it the apex will roll and it won't shave anymore. If you want your edge to stay use a stone, then you can just srtop it when it feels full and you'll only need to remake that apex on the stone occasionally. Happy slicing buddy. 😎
Good job explaining the use and history D2 Tool Steel for us T.C. Most of the time I prefer D2 Tool Steel in my economy beater knives more than the 440 series steels. Please educate us on the Lc-200-N Tool Steel soon. And throw us some knife examples of what might be in stock at SMKW too please.
Thank you B Wax! We’ve got a couple coming out of which I think LC200N might just be on the docket! I will also show some examples and let you know how you can find that particular steel!
@@SKtube0 Cryo will increase the hardness by converting leftover austenite carbides. A cryo will also increase its toughness. I also don't know what the numbers he was showing are, but it wasn't D2. D2 has 1.5 % carbon, 12% chromium (FYI stainless is 13%), .80% molybdenum, .30% silicon and .85-.90 % vanadium. The high carbon content makes a lot of chromium and vanadium carbides thus making it very abrasion resistant as ferrite or iron carbides are not as hard.
I love D2. Definitely one of my favorites. I have every brass Artisan Cutlery's SMKW exclusives, small and large, and love them. Although if you are getting the brass Proponent to edc, get the small one, the large weighs a FREAKING POUND! It is glorious though. It definitely matters what knife brand you get in D2 though, they aren't all the same. Also if you have not tried the Artisan Archeao in either brass or copper then just do it, you will not regret it. The small brass gas been in my edc since i received it.
Sorry, but one of the few advantages of being old is not having to rely on books to know what happened back in the sixties and seventies. Most knives back then were made of high carbon steel. A minority of blades were made of stainless steel but only premium blades used 440 C. 420 M [modified] was much more common for mid-priced knives. The most common and lowest cost knives were pretty much all high carbon steel but that did not cause many problems if they were wiped with oil once in a while. Diving knives were generally made from stainless or semi-stainless steel and not high carbon steel. That is what was really happening back in those days.
I’m becoming more and more of a D2 fan. Holds an edge much better than the 8CR13 that I’m used to. Could you dive into M390 as well as budget stainless steels such as 8CR13 and the like?
Great video TC. I don't hate D2 steel but too many companies are overusing it. I would much rather have a full stainless so I don't have to worry about rust. (Yes stainless can rust but not nearly as easy as D2)
You know that all depends on the manufacturer that makes d2 steel but also uses different kinds of blade finishes. Like stonewash finish for example is a good finish because it improves the corrosion resistance and hides scratches and fingerprints. Perfect for people who don't want any visible scratches or fingerprints on their knife blade.
I really like D2 steel. It sharpens great and for an EDC blade, it really stands up to the best IMO. I have many fixed and folding blades in D2. Makes an amazing budget, pocket knife steel. Can you guys please touch on S3V steel?
You guys should hit k390 soon. I’ve completely fallen in love with k390 since I bought my endela…so much so that I now have almost all of the Japanese spydercos in k390. They’re just so good…
Great info I have a Cold Steel Leatherneck in D2 and love it. Maybe someday you can let us know what Elmax is? I have a Microtech with that blade material. Awesome video thanks so much
Elmax is a third generation powder metallurgy stainless steel. The granule size of the metal powder is very small. The performance of Elmax is far superior to S30V. Elmax is much tougher and has far better edge holding. It is also easier to finish.
GCS Handmade Tracker Knife has D2 steel the craftsmanship is awesome but its not a pretty blade, it looks like it wants abuse, smile and keep going. The blade is thick enough to pry or dig with and I know I can rely on it's utility for the rest of my life. The same goes for the horizontal carry sheath, real leather and excellent stitching. This blade although blood grooved is a heavy enough to be used to severe small and large game bones and joints as a chopper but not so good as a slicer. Get a drop blade knife if you want to slice in my opinion. The blade has a tanto point which is awesome for piercing tough material. The spine is serrated, and has jimping to prevent thumb slip. Grip has excellent fingering and guard. This full tang blade comes with a nice wood scraping feature, a second edge in the blade perfect for stripping bark, making shavings for kindling or a fuzz stick. So I was interested in learning more about D2.
I'm a mechanical engineer..... We are working on D2 tool for cutting of Bamboo, No one is taking up the job to machine it for us, it needs to be machined. Which should be an alternative to it as we need the similar or better strength
Both are great steels that as long as you oil them will hold well in the field. Keep moisture off the blade and store them correctly while not in use and both will last for years to come.
I see a lot of stainless steel used in swords these days. I'm a bit on the fence with it comes to this material: The fact that it doesn't rust and that it is cheap makes it very practical. The problem is the hardness of the material. This means that, instead of bending, it will shatter. For a tool or a knife, that are relatively small, you are not too concerned if it breaks. But to have a sword break, sending a sharp blade flying around, this is dangerous.
GREAT video, & and info.... I like D2 always have. There are a few metals and mixes etc I like for blades but more than the metals like I prefer above all is the treatment to be spot on as it should, it is truly surprising what can be done with proper blade processing. I will take inexpensive over super steel all day long when treatment is top shelf. You can cover ?? REX45 ?? and after that or during maybe the other REXs to explain better maybe if needed.?.
Hello T.C.B., ya might not want to just use "T.C. as that (I'd guess) would've been copyrighted as it's use in "Magnum P.I." hit series back in the '80's, just sayin'! Anyway, my question is for us (me) who can make a knife more evenly dull when sharpening (due to physical issues of things not quite working as well as they once did) that's not going to cost an arm or leg to buy it??? Or, skip right on by this one! Be safe and take care, "God Bless", sincerely, Randy. 👍👍🙏🏻😇👊
Lol! Funny you mention that, one of my favorite shows and characters in my adolescence! We’ve got some plans and ideas in the works for some sharpening instrucables!
Those numbers you threw up there were NOT D2 steel. D2 has 1.5% Carbon 12% chromium 0.85% molybdenum 0.40% manganese 0.33% silicon 0.90% vanadium. It is not stainless as at least a third of its chromium is bound up in carbides and thus don't help in corrosion resistance. D2 creates a lot of carbides including some vanadium carbides, but mostly chromium carbides which are plenty hard.
You are correct sir as it pertains to modern D2 and how it is made today. The numbers posted are the median in the ranges included in the original patent applied for in England in 1918 by Paul Kuehnrich. The chemistry ranges applied for were very broad and as a result today, the actual chemistry of D2 varies greatly depending on the manufacturer. So while yes the numbers you give are that of American made D2, per the patent the makeup can change quite drastically.
Looking for some advice, as I am not a metallurgist of any sort. I am looking for recommendations on a tool steel or some type of metal to weld to a vehicles exhaust to prevent expensive parts from growing legs and walking away. It would have to be shaped, heat treated if needed, some corrosion resistance, able to be welded to the system and withstand the heat that an exhaust generates (about 600F). The weapon of choice for these hooligans is generally a Sawzall blade, so it must be harder. Possibly HRC 60? Would like to know what you think.
can you talk about some steels used in the construction of sword-making, such as T-10 , L-6, or Tamahagne . How is their performance in cutting and durability compared with other steels
@CapFlipGaming I only have one example of Elmax and really like it. I wish I knew what mine was hardened to as it sharpens and deburs fairly easily for a steel in this class.
So is there a difference in the $30 kabar D2 as opposed to $500 Medford D2? Not being sarcastic I get ones custom and ones a cheap Chinese made knife, but is it the same blade material ?
In my opinion D2 in theory is all the same. Really depends how you look at it. It has poor corrosion resistance which is a big turn off for me. Many years ago i had a Benchmade adamas in D2 as my work knife. Used it for typical work stuff in the facility i worked at, cutting boxes trying to pry open doors that people locked themselves out of and even as a screwdriver at times. As a Tool steel it was excellent. Rugged, you couldn’t beat the life out of it, kept its edge forever. But the one problem i noticed was that when i finally decided to resell the knife on eBay was that the edg had on microscopic pit of rust on it. I assume it was from the moisture created in my pocket along with it being pressed up against my body. I consider rusting a fatal flaw, and find having to lube my shank unnecessary. This was Benchmade D2, not China D2. I also dislike Boker Aus8, especially on the Kalishnakov Autos. (Which is where I’ve had the bad experience)
Depends on use. If you are old school scout who knows how to use knife, you will not have a problem with D2 at all. No rust, maybe little bit darker after many years but most likely not even that. D2 (properly heat treated) offers great edge retention, decent corrosion resistance and toughness. Sharpening is not problem, old school scout keeps the blade sharp all the time and not sharpens only when it's dull. A few moves on ceramic rod occasionally is enaugh. Or if you are in the wild, nice flat stone from the river handle the job as well.
Very interesting info for sure. Now please tell me how to get D2 knife blade razor sharp. Whetstones a waste. Using diamond now and ceramic but not much progress. Cabela's used belt-drive helped very little. Do I need to just keep at it or forget it? Thanks so much
It just takes patience, rushing will only lead to inconsistency and ruin the edge. Once you get the edge, stropping with a good leather and compound cannot be overlooked.
They are primely used in such different aspects that are hard to say one is better than the other. D2 is used in outdoor knives and VG10 for kitchen knives so it is really about what uses and jobs they are going to be doing.
I don't see how forming the steel with a different process would change its density. Its still going to have the same mass per unit volume. It's not like normal D2 is a foam full of gas pockets that can ve eliminated. Am i missing something?
It's an almost stainless steel with 11.5% chromium. As long as you don't live on a boat or go deep sea diving with it, or cut raw and oily foods WITHOUT cleaning and wiping off blade, you're fine.
The best thing to do is to clean it, dry it and put a very thin coat of oil on it. If you use it everyday you won't see any issues as long you don't put it away wet overnight. Also if you use it everyday you won't have any problems.
@@SMKWcom will I have a bench made knife with s30v blade and I only have to sharpen it once a week so I am hoping the D2 blade would be the same or if not longer edge retention base on the way I use my knifes
D2 has an unreal edge holding. You c!n sharpen a d2 knife on a hard Arkansas stone for 12 hours a day 7 days a week for 9 years and 10 months 2 weeks and 3 days and still have a dull knife . Got a d2 knife get a diamond stone . Oh it takes about the same amount of time to go dull
Like any other steel it takes some up keep but as always it depends on how you treat blade. We think D2 is awesome and have several knives with it ourselves.
D2 steel is tough and it's harder to sharpen but it stays sharp.
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So that’s why it’s not sharp
Use diamond stones with sharpal angle pyramid guide. Or use a worksharp precision adjust.
@@SMKWcomI bought a Paragon Grau dagger made of D2 steel! One solid piece of D2 steel weighing around 2 pounds total.
@@bobransom4359its just a technic of sharpening.. i can sharpen my D2 civivi to hair whitling level using a high grit stone.. out of the box, its no matter what steel is it and from which company, they always came with crappy edge due to factory sharpening process using a belt grind.. even on a hundred dollar benchmade dont came with nice edge out of the box.
I have Magnacut, s30, s35, and more steels in my knives and d2 is actually my favorite. Not because of its affordability, but because of its characteristics. Love it.
Glad you have found one you love!
What makes you like it so much. Does it secretly manage to stay sharper or does the grain structure make it cut better or something strange. I was looking at the the other steels and was wondering how supposedly easier to sharpen steels could hold an edge better. I was thinking d2 would be more consistant of a steel with a little less vandium and chromium and closer to acting like a simple carbon steel except hard but the other ones had more hard stuff in them so I was not sure. I havent chosen to get either steels yet but I suspected something was weird if people were not enjoying s30. I was guessing before that people should jump to m390 if they wanted something over d2 but I did not suspect some people would prefer d2 over s30.
The most wide use of D2 tool steel was during WWII. D2 was used for stamping dies, where corrosion wasn't an issue and hardness and wear was needed.
I like D2 ,it sharpens well .can get it Very sharp on my viper sharp diamond series .I learned how to sharpen on D2 before moving on on to more premium steels. The premium steels are not as much Better than Steel snobs want us to think. !! .good I fon steel
Thanks Kerry 🦊😉🐺😁
I have carried d2 pocketknives for about 10 years. I use these knives for carpentry, everyday use. I have never had one rust or tarnish, their ability to be sharpened to a razors edge is my main motivator in use. I simply run them 4-5 times thru a ceramic sharpener each morning if I have used them frequently. The people who know me, know I keep my carry blade very sharp, my nephew and brother were roofing my house and doing a section with rubber roofing. They had misplaced the blade for their razor knives. My nephew asked if I had my pocketknife on me. I did, after I tossed it to him, he cut the whole section of roof in using this blade. When he was done, he said he thought the knife was sharper than the razors and easier to handle. When he gave it back to me, he said he had to get one and asked how I kept it so sharp. I showed him the $2 x ceramic sharpener I bought from Menards, swiped the blade through it 4-5 times and handed it back to him. He tested the blade and said,". Can't believe it's that sharp that easy," The 2 blades I carry cost me about $15 4-5 years ago. I went to buy a couple more for gifts and they were about $40.
The best knives are the ones tested by work and time
Pull through sharpeners do not sharpen knives to razor edge and if it shaves, it is the burr that's shaving you once you use it the apex will roll and it won't shave anymore. If you want your edge to stay use a stone, then you can just srtop it when it feels full and you'll only need to remake that apex on the stone occasionally. Happy slicing buddy. 😎
@@SuitAndTieGuy88bingo, you nailed it.
Good job explaining the use and history D2 Tool Steel for us T.C. Most of the time I prefer D2 Tool Steel in my economy beater knives more than the 440 series steels. Please educate us on the Lc-200-N Tool Steel soon. And throw us some knife examples of what might be in stock at SMKW too please.
Thank you B Wax! We’ve got a couple coming out of which I think LC200N might just be on the docket! I will also show some examples and let you know how you can find that particular steel!
I enjoy steel done right. A fine tuned Rockwell is very important.
Calm down
I'd love to hear about heat treating methods by different knife manufacturers.
I like where your headed Jack, and we might be headed in that direction! 😉
Same. Curious how D2 steel does as a chef's knife? One that's been specifically "cryo-treated" and custom made.
@@SKtube0 Cryo will increase the hardness by converting leftover austenite carbides. A cryo will also increase its toughness.
I also don't know what the numbers he was showing are, but it wasn't D2. D2 has 1.5 % carbon, 12% chromium (FYI stainless is 13%), .80% molybdenum, .30% silicon and .85-.90 % vanadium. The high carbon content makes a lot of chromium and vanadium carbides thus making it very abrasion resistant as ferrite or iron carbides are not as hard.
Yes I picked up a D2 lock blade yesterday and have used it already so yeah D2 is my go to knife I would have to say thank you for the new knife
I love D2. Definitely one of my favorites. I have every brass Artisan Cutlery's SMKW exclusives, small and large, and love them. Although if you are getting the brass Proponent to edc, get the small one, the large weighs a FREAKING POUND! It is glorious though. It definitely matters what knife brand you get in D2 though, they aren't all the same. Also if you have not tried the Artisan Archeao in either brass or copper then just do it, you will not regret it. The small brass gas been in my edc since i received it.
what do you think about Kershaw D2 Steele is it any good and would you recommend it as I am new to Knives?
Good information I have some knives with D2.I like the way they perform. Never had any issues. Thanks 😊!!
did you need to oil the blade ? if not did it rust ?
It was also very interesting to learn about the historical background of this steel. Thank you very much!
Sorry, but one of the few advantages of being old is not having to rely on books to know what happened back in the sixties and seventies. Most knives back then were made of high carbon steel. A minority of blades were made of stainless steel but only premium blades used 440 C. 420 M [modified] was much more common for mid-priced knives. The most common and lowest cost knives were pretty much all high carbon steel but that did not cause many problems if they were wiped with oil once in a while. Diving knives were generally made from stainless or semi-stainless steel and not high carbon steel. That is what was really happening back in those days.
Love it!
I’m becoming more and more of a D2 fan. Holds an edge much better than the 8CR13 that I’m used to. Could you dive into M390 as well as budget stainless steels such as 8CR13 and the like?
Chandler it’s like you read my mind! I’m on it and you might see it soon!!!
Camillus horizon is D2
Great video TC. I don't hate D2 steel but too many companies are overusing it. I would much rather have a full stainless so I don't have to worry about rust. (Yes stainless can rust but not nearly as easy as D2)
Better than 8cr13mov
You know that all depends on the manufacturer that makes d2 steel but also uses different kinds of blade finishes. Like stonewash finish for example is a good finish because it improves the corrosion resistance and hides scratches and fingerprints. Perfect for people who don't want any visible scratches or fingerprints on their knife blade.
And most companies use d2 steel because it's cheaper and popular too.
My edc is a Kizer harpoon in d2 steel and I love it. I just got a knife in dc53 steel and it's even better.
Nice EDC knife
I really like D2 steel. It sharpens great and for an EDC blade, it really stands up to the best IMO. I have many fixed and folding blades in D2. Makes an amazing budget, pocket knife steel.
Can you guys please touch on S3V steel?
Thank you for watching and we will be doing more in our steel series as well!
very good platform thank thank you for sharing you did a great job and explaining D2 steel which I'm fond of it's sharpens very easy
Thanks for watching
Thanks for sharing this.
I really like 8cr13mov for my needs and use but will look into D2 for my next blade
I have the SMKW exclusive crkt minimalist in D2 and a buck 110 slim D2 both seem to really hold a edge well
@@RubleInnawoods it was a SMKW exclusive I got it around a year ago I believe
You guys should hit k390 soon. I’ve completely fallen in love with k390 since I bought my endela…so much so that I now have almost all of the Japanese spydercos in k390. They’re just so good…
Thanks for the suggestion! We are always on the look out for great video ideas👍
It would be interesting to know what processes are used to make Rough Rider blade steels. How are they heat treated and made into blades.
Yes yes yes yes yes 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
D2 has become one of my favorite knife steels.
Same!
Love this series!
Thank you Two Dollar Tiger! Stay tuned there’s more to come!
Great info I have a Cold Steel Leatherneck in D2 and love it. Maybe someday you can let us know what Elmax is? I have a Microtech with that blade material. Awesome video thanks so much
Elmax is a third generation powder metallurgy stainless steel. The granule size of the metal powder is very small.
The performance of Elmax is far superior to S30V. Elmax is much tougher and has far better edge holding. It is also easier to finish.
Love this video series. Very interesting.
Thank you Tim! I can honestly say that I really enjoy bringing this content!
Thank you. Very informative.
Great information. Love to hear more on knife steel. Thanks.
Thank you Jimmy! It’s a lot of fun and we’ve got a lot more to cover!
Sub'd long ago ! Ur Wisdom is Pure Live long & Gather Many Blades !! Pls tell us good things abt Aus 8 TY
Thank you Kipper! That’s a great idea and Aus8 is a great all around take abuse blade steel, I bet that is coming soon!
I'm happy that you do read comments let me know about D2 steel I really appreciate
I live right beside you guys, first time seeing your youtube
Stop on in anytime neighbor! We put out new videos all the time and hope you enjoy the content
GCS Handmade Tracker Knife has D2 steel the craftsmanship is awesome but its not a pretty blade, it looks like it wants abuse, smile and keep going. The blade is thick enough to pry or dig with and I know I can rely on it's utility for the rest of my life. The same goes for the horizontal carry sheath, real leather and excellent stitching. This blade although blood grooved is a heavy enough to be used to severe small and large game bones and joints as a chopper but not so good as a slicer. Get a drop blade knife if you want to slice in my opinion. The blade has a tanto point which is awesome for piercing tough material. The spine is serrated, and has jimping to prevent thumb slip. Grip has excellent fingering and guard. This full tang blade comes with a nice wood scraping feature, a second edge in the blade perfect for stripping bark, making shavings for kindling or a fuzz stick. So I was interested in learning more about D2.
Thanks for the extremely informative video man.
Thank you for watching!
I enjoy 440c but am looking into better steel will try out D2, thanks for the knowlege!
D2 s great and we hope you like it as much as we do
I like these informative vids! I'd like to see one comparing M4 and and Magnacut. 👍🏻
Great history telling across the shows,thanks
Thank you for watching Liam
I'm a mechanical engineer..... We are working on D2 tool for cutting of Bamboo, No one is taking up the job to machine it for us, it needs to be machined. Which should be an alternative to it as we need the similar or better strength
Your help would really be helpful
Thanks for the breakdown
Thanks for watching!
So what happened to Guys Talk Knives ? Really enjoyed ,and looked forward to each episode. Hope y’all will start them back up.
Great information. Thanks
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching the video and for your comment!
Thanks TC.
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Which is best for a bushcraft fixed blade D2 or 1095? Good video
Both are great steels that as long as you oil them will hold well in the field. Keep moisture off the blade and store them correctly while not in use and both will last for years to come.
I see a lot of stainless steel used in swords these days. I'm a bit on the fence with it comes to this material:
The fact that it doesn't rust and that it is cheap makes it very practical.
The problem is the hardness of the material. This means that, instead of bending, it will shatter. For a tool or a knife, that are relatively small, you are not too concerned if it breaks. But to have a sword break, sending a sharp blade flying around, this is dangerous.
Great middle of the pack steel👍
Great working steel
I got a SOG knife in cryo D2 is stay sharp for a long time and I like it
D2 does keep an edge! :-)
GREAT video, & and info....
I like D2 always have. There are a few metals and mixes etc I like for blades but more than the metals like I prefer above all is the treatment to be spot on as it should, it is truly surprising what can be done with proper blade processing. I will take inexpensive over super steel all day long when treatment is top shelf.
You can cover ?? REX45 ?? and after that or during maybe the other REXs to explain better maybe if needed.?.
That's a great idea thanks for the suggestion!
@@SMKWcom thx
Love my 119 in D2.
We really dig D2!
I can’t wait until Rough Rider knives start using D2 steel!
The RRR line does use D2 👍 www.smkw.com/brands/rough-rider?blade_material=1042
Hello T.C.B., ya might not want to just use "T.C. as that (I'd guess) would've been copyrighted as it's use in "Magnum P.I." hit series back in the '80's, just sayin'! Anyway, my question is for us (me) who can make a knife more evenly dull when sharpening (due to physical issues of things not quite working as well as they once did) that's not going to cost an arm or leg to buy it??? Or, skip right on by this one! Be safe and take care, "God Bless", sincerely, Randy. 👍👍🙏🏻😇👊
Lol! Funny you mention that, one of my favorite shows and characters in my adolescence! We’ve got some plans and ideas in the works for some sharpening instrucables!
@@TCB2Country122 Glad to hear, I'll try to keep sharp, anything else well that's kinda like gambling, ya know!!! Sincerely, Randy. 👍👍🙏🏻😇👊
Those numbers you threw up there were NOT D2 steel.
D2 has 1.5% Carbon
12% chromium
0.85% molybdenum
0.40% manganese
0.33% silicon
0.90% vanadium.
It is not stainless as at least a third of its chromium is bound up in carbides and thus don't help in corrosion resistance.
D2 creates a lot of carbides including some vanadium carbides, but mostly chromium carbides which are plenty hard.
You are correct sir as it pertains to modern D2 and how it is made today. The numbers posted are the median in the ranges included in the original patent applied for in England in 1918 by Paul Kuehnrich. The chemistry ranges applied for were very broad and as a result today, the actual chemistry of D2 varies greatly depending on the manufacturer. So while yes the numbers you give are that of American made D2, per the patent the makeup can change quite drastically.
Great video. Very informative.
Thank you Jimislash!
Spray forming sounds akin to 3d printing. Spray a level down, set it, and then repeat over and over.
They do seem to be very similar
I love D2 with proper heat treat
Very cool. Would like to hear about M4 and S90V.
Thank you James! We’ve got a lot more coming up!
Looking for some advice, as I am not a metallurgist of any sort. I am looking for recommendations on a tool steel or some type of metal to weld to a vehicles exhaust to prevent expensive parts from growing legs and walking away. It would have to be shaped, heat treated if needed, some corrosion resistance, able to be welded to the system and withstand the heat that an exhaust generates (about 600F).
The weapon of choice for these hooligans is generally a Sawzall blade, so it must be harder. Possibly HRC 60? Would like to know what you think.
can you talk about some steels used in the construction of sword-making, such as T-10 , L-6, or Tamahagne . How is their performance in cutting and durability compared with other steels
Thanks for watching and great suggestions!
Good series. Elmax, for sure, would be an interesting one; also LC200N.
Elmax is my favorite. It's basically a super steel, and not as expensive as others. Holds a great edge and it's pretty easy to sharpen.
@CapFlipGaming I only have one example of Elmax and really like it. I wish I knew what mine was hardened to as it sharpens and deburs fairly easily for a steel in this class.
XHP is my favorite
So is there a difference in the $30 kabar D2 as opposed to $500 Medford D2? Not being sarcastic I get ones custom and ones a cheap Chinese made knife, but is it the same blade material ?
In my opinion D2 in theory is all the same. Really depends how you look at it. It has poor corrosion resistance which is a big turn off for me. Many years ago i had a Benchmade adamas in D2 as my work knife. Used it for typical work stuff in the facility i worked at, cutting boxes trying to pry open doors that people locked themselves out of and even as a screwdriver at times. As a Tool steel it was excellent. Rugged, you couldn’t beat the life out of it, kept its edge forever. But the one problem i noticed was that when i finally decided to resell the knife on eBay was that the edg had on microscopic pit of rust on it. I assume it was from the moisture created in my pocket along with it being pressed up against my body. I consider rusting a fatal flaw, and find having to lube my shank unnecessary. This was Benchmade D2, not China D2. I also dislike Boker Aus8, especially on the Kalishnakov Autos. (Which is where I’ve had the bad experience)
@@seanlowkey9388 Spyderco sells a D2 item that's manufactured in Taiwan. Is that D2 from China?
The name Medford has alot to do with the price.
camillus horizon flipper knife is D2 steel..and it's 21 dollars at Walmart
Camillus makes some great knives
Might be a dumb question, but is D2 rust resistant or the same as a stainless steel?
Short answer is no it is a semi-stainless but doesn't have enough Chromium to make it a true stainless
Great video! Very informative and to the point! Any chance of a comparison series? Like D2 compared to 1060 pros and cons of each?
Thanks for watching and for the suggestion!
What do I need to sharpen a D2 blade ? Is a ceramic rod sufficient or do I need something with a diamond coating?
They will all sharpen it if you have patience, however a Dimond sharpener and a medium grit would work best. Thanks for watching!
Whats The Deal With Damascus Steel Besides Patterns, is it strong steel or Just a Show piece for Bragging Rights ?
James this is a great subject to cover and would make for an interesting video! Thank you for the idea, and thank you for tuning in!
Great channel !
Thank you David
Depends on use. If you are old school scout who knows how to use knife, you will not have a problem with D2 at all. No rust, maybe little bit darker after many years but most likely not even that. D2 (properly heat treated) offers great edge retention, decent corrosion resistance and toughness. Sharpening is not problem, old school scout keeps the blade sharp all the time and not sharpens only when it's dull. A few moves on ceramic rod occasionally is enaugh. Or if you are in the wild, nice flat stone from the river handle the job as well.
Very interesting info for sure. Now please tell me how to get D2 knife blade razor sharp. Whetstones a waste. Using diamond now and ceramic but not much progress. Cabela's used belt-drive helped very little. Do I need to just keep at it or forget it? Thanks so much
It just takes patience, rushing will only lead to inconsistency and ruin the edge. Once you get the edge, stropping with a good leather and compound cannot be overlooked.
Love to hear about puma steel
Why are there no wolfram blades?
Which is better D2 or VG10?
They are primely used in such different aspects that are hard to say one is better than the other. D2 is used in outdoor knives and VG10 for kitchen knives so it is really about what uses and jobs they are going to be doing.
Regarding Buck knives, their S35v or D2. Which would chip first?
Cts xhp,k390,m4 i would like to know about those please
I don't see how forming the steel with a different process would change its density. Its still going to have the same mass per unit volume. It's not like normal D2 is a foam full of gas pockets that can ve eliminated. Am i missing something?
It's an almost stainless steel with 11.5% chromium. As long as you don't live on a boat or go deep sea diving with it, or cut raw and oily foods WITHOUT cleaning and wiping off blade, you're fine.
Thanks for watching!
D2 Tool Steel. Is only good if it has a coating on it. To protect it from rust. I have the CRKT Squid XM with stonewashed D2 Tool Steel.
Love the Squid!
@@SMKWcom me too. But I wish that CRKT would give it a better steel like. 12C27 Sandvik steel or 14C28N Sandvik steel.
@@JAMESGREGORYKULP1985I love my Kershaw Blur in that Sandvik steel.
I would like to know how to take care of the stuff 🤙🤙👍
Hello, do you know....is it possible to create with a d2 steel and a flintstone a spark?
Any tips for maintaining a D2 blade? I just ordered a Vanquish D2 knife half serrated
The best thing to do is to clean it, dry it and put a very thin coat of oil on it. If you use it everyday you won't see any issues as long you don't put it away wet overnight. Also if you use it everyday you won't have any problems.
@@SMKWcom I see, I thought I was gonna have some problems with corrosion. Thanks man, I appreciate it 🙏🏼
My MottO if it Cut's I need it want it alot LoL
Found a ball bearing knife with D2 here in nz by a USA maker. What is the hardness.
Who makes CPM-D2?
CPM means crucible particle metallurgy
Talk about Sobata 398 steel and SM 100
D2 has no lateral strength and is prone to chipping! It is ok in my opinion for a folder, not for fixed blades! Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching
Will D2 throw a spark with flint or quartz?
got a copper d2 rampart knife from smkw 10/10
Would D2 be a good steel for a kitchen knife ?
D2 is used in many kitchen knives, particularly in Japanese Damascus it is very popular.
Talk about 8cr13mov or similar
I've recently been introduced to D2. No judgment yet.
Several of our favorite knives are in D2
Since D2 is a strong steel does it also mean it has great edge retention?
D2 has good edge retention but as with all things it depends on what you are cutting and how often you take care of the blade
@@SMKWcom will I have a bench made knife with s30v blade and I only have to sharpen it once a week so I am hoping the D2 blade would be the same or if not longer edge retention base on the way I use my knifes
D2 has an unreal edge holding. You c!n sharpen a d2 knife on a hard Arkansas stone for 12 hours a day 7 days a week for 9 years and 10 months 2 weeks and 3 days and still have a dull knife . Got a d2 knife get a diamond stone . Oh it takes about the same amount of time to go dull
It’s magnetic?
25% through the video “Let’s dive right in!”
how flexible is d2?
Id like to know about d2
Niolox please
Ooooohhhh good idea!
Is D2 steel worth over $400 per application?
Great semi-stainless steel
Does d2 steel rust easy
Like any other steel it takes some up keep but as always it depends on how you treat blade. We think D2 is awesome and have several knives with it ourselves.
Very good information. Could you please tell us about M2 HSS for knives?
Is d2 steel better than katana
Anyone here have tried blueing D2? Will it work?