BRK Zancudo in D2 or OKC Rat 1 in D2 Questions?

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Hello,
First post here, I always found myself coming here for answers so I thought I'd join.

I'm thinking about getting one of those two knives to have something with better edge retention than what I have now. I'm hoping a knife in D2 steel would give me that.

In anyone's experience, will either of these knives give me noticeably better edge retention than the 8cr13mov knives from Kershaw and CRKT I have now? And if so, then which has better edge retention between the two?

Thanks for any advice.
 
D2 is going to give you way, way better edge retention than any of the CR steels. I've had both the Rat 1 and the Zancudo in D2 and they are done right. Best bang for the buck out there.
 
That's what I was hoping to hear. Do you prefer one to the other? I know varying heat treatments from different companies can affect the edge performance. Thanks for the help.
 
I prefer the Rat...better in the hand due to the thicker handles. Great knives, either way you choose.
 
dano said:
I prefer the Rat...better in the hand due to the thicker handles. Great knives, either way you choose.
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Same here, I have the Avispa and Rat 2(not the same sizes) and I prefer the Rat design. I like the thicker handle, and the lock bar on the Avispa is quite stiff.
 
I think the steel should be pretty much identical between these two. It comes down to your personal preferences I think. Zancudo will be a smaller knife and probably a bit thinner blade. I have the Rat II that I love but unfortunately that isn't available in the D2 steel yet, that I have seen. Of course don't forget to check out the Avispa in D2 if you are preferring a bigger knife. I think the Rat design is superior with mechanics and pocket clips, but there is something about the Avispa that speaks to me. These knives are a great way to get into a more premium type of steel.
 
Thanks for the help guys. I liked the length of the Rat and the drop point of the Zancudo, so I bought the Avispa in D2. :)
 
I have a D2 RAT, and it is a really nice knife. A few things you need to know compared to the standard model, however. First, the scales are very slick in comparison, they aren't textured. Second the steel is much more difficult to sharpen, so what would take a few minutes with the standard model would take easily at least 5 times as long in D2. Lastly, D2 has far lower corrosion resistance, so it actually takes maintenance to prevent rust.
 
Thanks for the tip dkb45. I have a Spyderco Sharpmaker on the way, and I've read about D2's lesser corrosion resistance so I plan on keeping it oiled. I was actually thinking of getting a dry lube like Tuf-Cloth.
 
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