Kershaw Anyone have experience with their D2?

I only have a Bestech, CRKT Pilar, and Boker Sub-Kalashnikov in D2 and they've all been great.
 
I'm a D2 fan.
Yes it's more work to sharpen but needs less sharpening sessions for the same amount of use as a steel that is easier to sharpen.
Knowing this, I use the D2 knives when I know I will either be away from my sharpening gear or not in a situation where I can dedicate time to knife sharpening. In fact, the CQC-11K in 8Cr13MoV is fine for me as an EDC steel because I can touch up the edge when I get home, but the D2 version of the same knife would go with me on a hunting, camping or motorcycle trip where I either can't or don't want to be bothered with sharpening.

I'm a carbon steel guy and they say that D2 is a stainless steel for carbon steel fans.
 
I edc a Gayle Bradley 1 with M4 steel. It is a very tough steel as is D2. Here is info about D2 and other steels.


 
Think my question might have been misinterpreted at some point, haha. I know a fair amount about D2 and CPM D2, but was curious about Kershaw's implementation specifically, as there is quite a difference depending on HT and whether or not a powder process is used. Everything I have seen on the Kershaw has been vague as to what "type" and HT was used.
 
I have ontario rat 2 in d2, small rust spots form readily on it. I live in an arid climate that is somewhat far from the ocean, so its not living in a corrosive environment. D2 is the sort of steel that you have to resharpen often to avoid rust from taking hold. It takes a great edge and holds it, but I prefer my knives to be able to exist when I leave them laying around for long periods of time. I've never had these rust issues with 420hc knives though.
 
So I have a reasonable assortment of knives in d2.
Twosun d2 held an edge okay, after about 5 sharpenings the edge started needing resharpening more frequently, I'd assume do to the extreme blade stock thickness.
Kershaw tumbler in d2 holds an edge really well. I'm really surprised as its holding it at the same level as the m390 dividend. Rust forms very quickly.
 
Summer just started and it's been brutally humid in my neck of the woods. I've learned to not carry my D2 knives in this kind of weather. So they are up on the shelf waiting for drier times. I just took them down for weekly inspection and a fresh wipe with mineral oil. Everybody was fine except my Civivi Exarch. I had some hazy rust spots near the spine. Looking closely, I could see that they were centered around a lone fingerprint on each side. Now I remember that I had adjusted the pivot slightly about a week prior and the finger prints were from where I pinched the spine to check for blade play. Oops! :oops:

This is a big part of why I hate D2!
 
Yeah here in Ohio it's about as humid as its ever going to be. D2 is irritating like that. How would you say the edge retention has been on the Civivi?
 
Zarvarx said:
Yeah here in Ohio it's about as humid as its ever going to be. D2 is irritating like that. How would you say the edge retention has been on the Civivi?
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It's been good but my experience is limited. The Exarch's svelte dimensions put it in the Gentleman's category. Mostly being home since I've owned it, I've done "around the house EDC" and I did "pajama carry" it before things got humid. Of course, being home where I've got bigger and more comfortable cutting tools on hand, I've had to remember to use the Exarch for chores like Amazon boxes even when I am carrying it. I've got just enough use to know that it can hold a reasonable edge.

I own their similar Chronic in 9Cr18Mov. That one has decent edge retention. I feel like Civivi's 9Cr18Mov is in the same ballpark as Kershaw's 14C28N. Based on where I am now with the Exarch, it seems like retention could end up a little better with their D2 but it's too early to say for sure. One thing I can say for sure is that I don't have to worry about single-touch rust spots on the Chronic!
 
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