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.
The best I’ve used was from Reese Bose. His D2 tests at R62 and he heat treats in house. It’s a little harder than most and requires diamond to touch up. Strop with diamond paste on a straight piece of hard maple is about all it needs. But a 600 DMT works nicely with a very light touch.
The best I’ve used was from Reese Bose. His D2 tests at R62 and he heat treats in house. It’s a little harder than most and requires diamond to touch up. Strop with diamond paste on a straight piece of hard maple is about all it needs. But a 600 DMT works nicely with a very light touch.
Beauty!
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The best I’ve used was from Reese Bose. His D2 tests at R62 and he heat treats in house. It’s a little harder than most and requires diamond to touch up. Strop with diamond paste on a straight piece of hard maple is about all it needs. But a 600 DMT works nicely with a very light touch.
Beauty!
+1...missed this: awesome!!!
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