CPM D2 or Laminated VG10?

6-10 inches seems like a big range to me. Might want to narrow down your specs and what you want the knife to do. Survival/camp knife honestly doesn't mean a lot. Lots of detail carving/cutting? Or more chopping? That kind of information.
 
I'm making 11 fixed blades out of cpm d2 now. Haven't used it before, so this will be my test. Seems like good stuff from what I read.
 
Not knowing the use, I would lean towards D2 but I echo what has already been said: more info/details/planned uses
 
I would be more than content with either choice. though my idea of a good camp/survival knife is in the 4-5" range, so you're aiming a bit out of my zone of knowledge.
 
D2 is not stainless steel, you need to do oil maintain after use, less corrosion resistance but higher toughness compares to VG10
 
I would go for the D2. It feels slightly toothier and although I haven't tested it, I get the impression that its a tougher steel. My VG10 edges feel more refined, but for an outdoor use camping knife I think D2 would better fill the multi purpose use. To me it's similar to comparing white & blue paper steels.
 
Richardlittle said:
Its really not that hard of question to answer with just the information I have given. Those that feel they need more information probably do not need to be answering these questions.

Lets ask this since the question is too wide of a range.

Where can one out do the other?
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d2 will hold a working edge significantly longer and can probably hold quite a but thinner edge angle also. vg10 is much more corrosion resistant, though d2 has more resistance than your traditional carbon steels.
vg10 will be easier to sharpen on more basic equipment.
 
CPM D2 is great stuff and I have never felt the need to oil my D2 blades. Its always high humidity in SWMO and they never rust. D2 will always be a good all around steel and the CPM version is even better. It lacks the toughness of the high carbons and other low super low chromium steels but it holds a great edge for skinning and other hunting and camping duties.

My pick for an all around knife is D2 of those choices.
 
Richardlittle said:
Its really not that hard of question to answer with just the information I have given. Those that feel they need more information probably do not need to be answering these questions.
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I would choose a different steel for a 6" knife than I would a 10" knife since they'd be for completely different purposes. Before you insult those who are trying to help you, take a step back and think about what you're asking. It's an extremely vague question, and if you think it can be answered without assumptions then maybe you shouldn't be asking it.
 
Richardlittle said:
Its really not that hard of question to answer with just the information I have given. Those that feel they need more information probably do not need to be answering these questions.

Lets ask this since the question is too wide of a range.

Where can one out do the other?
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You just asked a question similar to "how high is high?", which pretty much means that you don't know anything about steel or knives. Then you get worked-up when people comment.

I think the first thing you need to do is to realistically evaluate what you really need to do with your knife (have you ever carried a 10" blade before?) and understand what knives are meant to do compared with what your skill level is.

Also, you need to understand that every steel has applications and limitations. For example, VG 10 steel is great for use in kitchen knives, meaning that it is a great slicer. If you try to use it for a chopping knife (big blade), you are just going to chip-up the edge, also I don't even know if you can find laminated VG 10 long enough for a 10" big blade.

This is a great site and we welcome all Richardlittle, you will find lots of experience and advice here, but don't come here with attitudes that you can't back-up.
 
CPM d2 will be much more appropriate for a large outdoors knif
Though,,, still not my first choice for a 10 insh knife

Gimmick indeed
 
Richardlittle said:
What would you rather have a fixed blade made of, Laminated VG10 or CPM D2?

It would be a knife of about 6 to 10 inches in blade length with full tang. It would be a outdoor survival/camping knife.
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Fällkniven produce knives in lam.VG-10 in the sizes You ask for.
The only fulltang is the BA1, wich means it's a bladeblank for home completion.
It is now discontinued due to low sales figures, but could still be availible at some dealers.

I have the 8" and 10" Fällkniven NL1 and NL2, both in lam. VG-10 and they work very well for chopping wood.
No chipping or rolling whatsoever!
Fällkniven claims that they have yet to receive a NL knife back in pieces.
The knives has been on the market for +10 years, so they are proven designs of awesome quality!

I have no experience with CPM D2 so I will not comment this steel.

NL2 Odin 8" lam. VG-10 chopping Maple.
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Regards
Mikael
 
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CWL said:
Also, you need to understand that every steel has applications and limitations. For example, VG 10 steel is great for use in kitchen knives, meaning that it is a great slicer. If you try to use it for a chopping knife (big blade), you are just going to chip-up the edge, also I don't even know if you can find laminated VG 10 long enough for a 10" big blade.

This is a great site and we welcome all Richardlittle, you will find lots of experience and advice here, but don't come here with attitudes that you can't back-up.
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CWL!

You are wrong in Your statements regarding lam. VG-10 in 10" big blades!
Check out the spec's for the Fällkniven NL1 Tor!

I have this knife and it works great for heavy-duty woodwork.
The knife has been in production for more than 10 years and has yet to come back to Fällkniven in pieces!

I have not seen any signs of chipping-up the edge in chopping wood!:D

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Regards
Mikael
 
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