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Ingram: s30v or d2? #13455238 01/15/19
Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 4,350 Oregon L longarm OP Campfire Tracker
OP longarm Campfire Tracker L Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 4,350 Oregon	Anyone have a preference from this maker? I have a couple coming. No batoning, etc for me and I don't live next to salt water, FWIW. Appreciate your input.

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Re: Ingram: s30v or d2? longarm #13455381 01/15/19
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,167 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman Campfire Ranger
Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,167 N.. Newaukum, Washington	I've got a couple from Gene, both are S-30V. Little more $$$ but worth it. Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: Ingram: s30v or d2? longarm #13455514 01/15/19
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,758 J JCMCUBIC Campfire Outfitter
JCMCUBIC Campfire Outfitter J Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,758	I prefer S30V for the stain resistance. I still use several D2 knives but when I have the choice I order S30V.

Re: Ingram: s30v or d2? longarm #13455852 01/15/19
Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 4,350 Oregon L longarm OP Campfire Tracker
OP longarm Campfire Tracker L Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 4,350 Oregon	Thanks fellas. S30v is the direction I'm going on these 2

Re: Ingram: s30v or d2? longarm #13455889 01/15/19
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 11,679 MOGC Campfire Outfitter
MOGC Campfire Outfitter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 11,679	I've had both steels from Gene and don't have a preference. Both work like they should, the D2 has not stained or speckled. Honestly for me it's a draw. Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.

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Re: Ingram: s30v or d2? longarm #13455965 01/15/19
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 13,354 Florence, Montana M MontanaCreekHunter Campfire Outfitter
MontanaCreekHunter Campfire Outfitter M Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 13,354 Florence, Montana	S30V all day everyday. It gives up nothing to D2. Eat Fish, Wear Grundens, Drink Alaskan.

Re: Ingram: s30v or d2? longarm #13455980 01/15/19
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121 S Steelhead Campfire Oracle
Steelhead Campfire Oracle S Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121	I introduced the Fire to Gene's knifes. I have one O1 and one 440C, all the rest are D2. I've skinned/dressed/quartered well over 100+ with a double whammer in D2 since 2005 with nary a problem nor stain. "Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"

Re: Ingram: s30v or d2? longarm #13456141 01/15/19
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 13,354 Florence, Montana M MontanaCreekHunter Campfire Outfitter
MontanaCreekHunter Campfire Outfitter M Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 13,354 Florence, Montana	I have only been on the Fire since 08, But I have a few Of Gene's and Charle's long before that. But this isn't about them, it's about steel. S30V gives up nothing to D2. D2 has .90% V as opposed to 4.0% in S30V. V is for Vanadium which in cutting is your friend. Edit: add the fact that you live and I assume are going to use the knives in Saltwater its the clear and easy way to go. Last edited by MontanaCreekHunter; 01/15/19. Eat Fish, Wear Grundens, Drink Alaskan.

Re: Ingram: s30v or d2? longarm #13456565 01/15/19
Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 4,350 Oregon L longarm OP Campfire Tracker
OP longarm Campfire Tracker L Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 4,350 Oregon	Thanks again for the input. Only $25 more to go with the S30V, so that's the way I'm going. Mr. Ingram responded to a note I sent him saying 'the S30V may hold an edge a little longer, but you'll be happy with either.' Good enough for me. MCH, I'm about an hour from the ocean, and don't much hunt that way. These knives will be used on deer, and if I'm lucky elk and pronghorn. Steelhead, I'd be interested to see some of those earlier knives if you're willing to post up a pic or two.

Re: Ingram: s30v or d2? longarm #13456619 01/15/19
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121 S Steelhead Campfire Oracle
Steelhead Campfire Oracle S Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121	Originally Posted by longarm Thanks again for the input. Only $25 more to go with the S30V, so that's the way I'm going. Mr. Ingram responded to a note I sent him saying 'the S30V may hold an edge a little longer, but you'll be happy with either.' Good enough for me. MCH, I'm about an hour from the ocean, and don't much hunt that way. These knives will be used on deer, and if I'm lucky elk and pronghorn. Steelhead, I'd be interested to see some of those earlier knives if you're willing to post up a pic or two. Sure, will do so tomorrow. "Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"

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Re: Ingram: s30v or d2? longarm #13456821 01/15/19
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 11,679 MOGC Campfire Outfitter
MOGC Campfire Outfitter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 11,679	Longarm, what pattern knife are you ordering? Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.

Re: Ingram: s30v or d2? longarm #13456858 01/15/19
Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 4,350 Oregon L longarm OP Campfire Tracker
OP longarm Campfire Tracker L Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 4,350 Oregon	MOGC, I have 2 coming : 4L and #30 Drop Point. Already have a Spey I picked up from another forum member. Just sent the final message to Gene re the scales and such. So excited! Will post pics when they arrive.

Re: Ingram: s30v or d2? longarm #13456951 01/15/19
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,004 Peoria, AZ P peeshooter Campfire Regular
peeshooter Campfire Regular P Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 1,004 Peoria, AZ	Another vote for s30V here. D2 is ok but it will get rust spots fast it you do not keep it dry/oiled. Last edited by peeshooter; 01/15/19. How do you know a Trump hater? They'll tell you.

Re: Ingram: s30v or d2? longarm #13457425 01/16/19
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121 S Steelhead Campfire Oracle
Steelhead Campfire Oracle S Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121	Here's a pair of Ingram D2 knifes (elk handled knives) that I've had for 14 or 15 years. Other than the oil that gets on them when I sharpen, they ain't oiled. Can't see a rust spot or stain anywhere. Course they've only resided in 4 different states and seen 20 others. "Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"

Re: Ingram: s30v or d2? peeshooter #13457491 01/16/19
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 11,679 MOGC Campfire Outfitter
MOGC Campfire Outfitter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 11,679	Originally Posted by peeshooter Another vote for s30V here. D2 is ok but it will get rust spots fast it you do not keep it dry/oiled. Not my experience... Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.

Re: Ingram: s30v or d2? peeshooter #13457507 01/16/19
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 67,689 N. Central Florida, and Miami Mannlicher Campfire Kahuna
Mannlicher Campfire Kahuna Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 67,689 N. Central Florida, and Miami	Originally Posted by peeshooter Another vote for s30V here. D2 is ok but it will get rust spots fast it you do not keep it dry/oiled. Getting rust spots on semi stainless D2 in Arizona? Something ain't right here. lol Sam......

Re: Ingram: s30v or d2? longarm #13457646 01/16/19
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121 S Steelhead Campfire Oracle
Steelhead Campfire Oracle S Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121	Originally Posted by longarm Thanks again for the input. Only $25 more to go with the S30V, so that's the way I'm going. Mr. Ingram responded to a note I sent him saying 'the S30V may hold an edge a little longer, but you'll be happy with either.' Good enough for me. MCH, I'm about an hour from the ocean, and don't much hunt that way. These knives will be used on deer, and if I'm lucky elk and pronghorn. Steelhead, I'd be interested to see some of those earlier knives if you're willing to post up a pic or two. Not the best pics, but it's cold out this morning. I have a few more, all D2 My first knife from Gene, must have been 2002 or 2003. This one is O1 and the blade is 'stained' All D2 knives. The youngest was made about 2005 or 06. I misspoke, this one is S30V. Was originally 440C but we had some heat treat issues and Gene replaced it with the S30V. This is my fishing knife. "Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"

Re: Ingram: s30v or d2? Mannlicher #13457647 01/16/19
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121 S Steelhead Campfire Oracle
Steelhead Campfire Oracle S Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 96,121	Originally Posted by Mannlicher Originally Posted by peeshooter Another vote for s30V here. D2 is ok but it will get rust spots fast it you do not keep it dry/oiled. Getting rust spots on semi stainless D2 in Arizona? Something ain't right here. lol Agreed. "Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"

Re: Ingram: s30v or d2? longarm #13458546 01/16/19
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 6,116 M mtnman1 Campfire Tracker
mtnman1 Campfire Tracker M Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 6,116	I've seen some of Scott's "ingrams". He has pretty good taste. He ain't kiddin' about introducing him to the fire either. I'm sure he regrets it from a personal perspective but I think Gene probably appreciates the hell outa it. Check out my new website http://www.howemtnknives.com/

Re: Ingram: s30v or d2? longarm #13458696 01/16/19
Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 4,350 Oregon L longarm OP Campfire Tracker
OP longarm Campfire Tracker L Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 4,350 Oregon	Steelhead, appreciate you posting pics of the early models. All are beautiful, those elk antler scales are outstanding. Has the man ever made an ugly knife?

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