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My Dozier is just excellent but I and friends all dumped our Knives Of Alaska.

An interesting conversation that mirrors my experience. I have custom knifes in pretty much all the new and “premium “ steels, yet, it’s always seemed that my Dozier performs better. I’ve wondered about this.

I have 4-5 D2s all from different makers, all from different heat treaters. Not surprisingly, they all have different performance characteristics and sharpen differently. There is not a one of them though that I would consider lacking in any way. Can't say though that I have a favorite, either for use, or sharpening. Good steel, good blades, low maintenance. A person could do just fine with D2, and only DS2, for a long time. I do like some other steels more, and for good reason, but D2 ain't too bad.

I love my #45 in D2. Been my go to knife the past few years. The craftsmanship is top shelf for sure.

I have to try and get Winston 91 or 92. Not many Winston’s on the secondary market.