a-2 compared to d2 steel?

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I don't know much about d2 steel. How does it compare to a-2. I have a bravo-1 in a-2 and am looking at a k-bar in d2 but don't have any experience with this steel. thanks.
 
Comparing my brothers bravo 2 to my kershaw outcast and taking into account edge geometry they are very close in performance but A2 is much easier to sharpen. D2 seems just a tad more resistant to denting from impact and holds a edge a bit longer too. To the average user the differences may be too small to notice but you will definitely notice it when sharpening. Both very good steels, I like A2 for ease of sharpening and its ability to get very sharp and I like D2 for its ability to take a beating and still be sharp.
 
A2 is tougher then D2, but has less edge holding ability. Still good though. :thumbup:

A2 is also less stain resistant and easier to sharpen.
 
like the others say

A2 is twice as tough as D2, can take a finer edge and is easier to sharpen.
D2 is more stain resistant and has better edge retention
 
OK, not to pick nits here, but A2 will TAKE a finer edge, or it is easier to put a fine edge on?

Doc

Neo said:
like the others say

A2 is twice as tough as D2, can take a finer edge and is easier to sharpen.
D2 is more stain resistant and has better edge retention
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DocGP said:
OK, not to pick nits here, but A2 will TAKE a finer edge, or it is easier to put a fine edge on?

Doc
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D2 has lots of large carbides that reduce it's ability to take a very fine edge. It's a lot more of a tool steel then a high carbon steel.
 
D2 has a large volume of large carbides and takes more "toothy" edge

damm, just to late :D
 
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I would also appreciate an answer to this question. I like the A2 in my Chris Reeve one-piecers, and my MOD Mark Vs and VIs, so let's see a folder.....
 
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