1095 Vs D2

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JustinM

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Hey Guys

I've been seeing some mixed feelings on D2 VS 1095 steel for outdoor use. Which one do you feel is the better sttel for outdoor use and why?
 
OK, let me be the first to ask this question, that will inevitably be asked: "To what use do you intend to put said steel?" Slicer, or chopper/digger?
 
A lot of threads about that. My personal opinion is that it depends of the use:

- 1095 for big chopper.
- D2 for smaller utility blade.
 
raindog101 said:
OK, let me be the first to ask this question, that will inevitably be asked: "To what use do you intend to put said steel?" Slicer, or chopper/digger?
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Lets say, chopper.
 
I was thinking maybe RAT-5.
 
Ranger RD-9 for the serious chopper. Best bang for the buck. Then again, I'm not a big fan of the Ontario to begin with...
 
I personally own a RD6 and it has good chopping abilities for the size. Maybe the thick spine helps a lot.
 
I need something that will chop and can be used for utility. I like the RAT knives because they are flat ground, and I can sharpen a flat grind very well.
 
JustinYou like Ontario RAT knives right? You like the RAT-5 you said, right? You want a chopper/utility knife, you said, right?

RAT-5 in 1095. Easier to sharpen. Will stay sharp just as long (as far as you'll be able to tell) as D2. Will rust if not properly taken care of.

RAT-5 in D2. Harder to sharpen. Will dull and lose its edge just as fast(as far as you'll be able to tell) as 1095. Could rust if not properly taken care of.

Seems obvious to me. RAT-5 in 1095. Of course, if you want an even better chopper, get the RAT-7 (in 1095, of course).
 
cybrok said:
Ok, so get the Rat-7 in 1095, that's what you have in mind don't you? ;)
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Once again, I must post my support for my RAT-7 in D2. Fabulous all around knife, and one I use regularly for chopping like mad on any kind of wood, including mostly dried out stuff. No problems, and it stays sharp very well.

As for sharpening -- I haven't sharpened 1095, so it maybe it's a piece of cake. My RAT-7 came with a poorly profiled edge, and it was a lot of work to get it into shape. Now that I've gotten my knife sharp, maintaining it with my Sharpmaker is easy.
 
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