Anyone else have this problem with D-2?

[T. Erdelyi]

It seems that it goes dull if it just sits there not doin' nuthin', if ya use it all the time it holds a great edge for what seems like forever, ATS34 seems to have the same characteristic to me, anyone else notice this about any other metals or alloys?

 

[Ozy]

Wow...I thought this was a metaphor....oh well, Out comes the D2...

 

[TheFlash]

Nope - don't have that problem.

Maybe it's a perception issue on your part? ;-)

As long as the knives are properly ground, heat-treated, sharpened, cared for and used - you shouldn't be having that perception/issue.

Hmmmm...maybe you just need to use your knives more often???
Are they trying to tell you something?
What are they saying to you???


I'm also assuming you're talking about the blade steel and not the 'droid from Star Wars...

 

[T. Erdelyi]

I've got a Dozier Toothpick, brand new I've had it for about 5 or 6 years now never used lightly carried basically it's been in a drawer for the last 5 years, I love the horizontal sheath, I love the knife but after sittin' for as many years it's dull, a few strokes on a stone a swipe or three on the strope and I'm back in business.

And no I don't wanna give up my Dozier.

 

[STR]

May have more to do with humidity or what you just used it on before putting it away. Also, storing any carbon blade in leather sheaths is not recommended for this reason and also for spotting problems since the leather has moisture in it. Acidic fruits, and veges can dull down an edge on non stainless also. Sometimes it takes a few before it is noticed though. It is recommended in most literature that comes with good carbon steel wood carving knives that you strop the blades a few times before using after they have been stored. This will bring the edge back up to snuff for you after it changes some in circumstances like you speak of.

STR

 

[akennedy73]

i believe it - i shave with a straight razor and it needs to be stropped before use whether or not it was stropped and/or sharpened when it was put away. anyone who uses a straight razor strops it before use. and it hasn't been cutting anything - just sitting there.

the thinking is that there is microscopic degree of corrosion on the edge - how could there not be with carbon, oxygen and H20? the fact is, with those three things present rust has to form. even if it's a little, it's there and it will effect how sharp the edge is. of course with a straight razor it's easily noticed - the edge is very thin and very sharp. most people wouldn't notice on a thicker blade.

IMHO you've got a very highly-developed sense of sharp!

 

[tollund]

Also, storing any carbon blade in leather sheaths is not recommended for this reason and also for spotting problems since the leather has moisture in it.

I would have thought there would be more moisture (from sweat) on the inside of a pocket than in a leather sheath carried on a belt. But so many knives in D2 have pocket clips attached as a standard. Interesting.

 

[shike]

i believe it - i shave with a straight razor and it needs to be stropped before use whether or not it was stropped and/or sharpened when it was put away. anyone who uses a straight razor strops it before use. and it hasn't been cutting anything - just sitting there.

the thinking is that there is microscopic degree of corrosion on the edge - how could there not be with carbon, oxygen and H20? the fact is, with those three things present rust has to form. even if it's a little, it's there and it will effect how sharp the edge is. of course with a straight razor it's easily noticed - the edge is very thin and very sharp. most people wouldn't notice on a thicker blade.

IMHO you've got a very highly-developed sense of sharp!

Reckon you hit it right on!

Tollund
I would have thought there would be more moisture (from sweat) on the inside of a pocket than in a leather sheath carried on a belt. But so many knives in D2 have pocket clips attached as a standard. Interesting

Could be, but most leathers retain moisture plus the stuff used to process the leather has salts. This is why vegetable tanned leather is better than the chemical stuff.

Regards

Shike