D2 and CPM M4

Thanks 110, I'll keep him in mind. Right now I'm only looking at production folders. One day when time and money permit I'll be on the lookout for customs though.
 
I agree that comparing a custom to a production is not valid, but for a different reason. Geometries will be significantly different. (Although I might take Phil Wilson to be a special case. He takes his alloys to extremely high hardnesses where most makers won't go because of the loss in toughness.) Optimized geometry will override alloy. I think this was what David was meaning in his post.

That being said, if the geometries were the same I'd bet that CPM M4 would outperform Dozier D2.
 
You're probably right about his intent. I'd probably say that CPM M4 would likely further outperform D2 when each is at its optimum HT and geometry as well because of the thinner section allowed by the M4.

Based on the hardness and HT of the Benchmades I'm using, neither the D2 or CPM M4 is likely at full potential due to production and cost limitations, though I fully enjoy both. I'd estimate the D2 is closer to its potential, but I'm sure as with anything production vs. custom there would be room for improvement.
 
Beanman13 said:
You're probably right about his intent. I'd probably say that CPM M4 would likely further outperform D2 when each is at its optimum HT and geometry as well because of the thinner section allowed by the M4.

Based on the hardness and HT of the Benchmades I'm using, neither the D2 or CPM M4 is likely at full potential due to production and cost limitations, though I fully enjoy both. I'd estimate the D2 is closer to its potential, but I'm sure as with anything production vs. custom there would be room for improvement.
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If both D2 and CPM M4 are at optimal hardness with all else equal then M4 will out cut D2.
 
I think either blade steel will do all the cutting you ask of it, and probably more. Just keep it sharp.
 
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