D2/Pop!

I did my Para clip with 220 grit followed by 600 grit for a satin finish. I think it turned out fine.
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Lycosa said:
True, mang!
I never should have sold my BG-42 Sebenza! :mad:
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Ouch!

That hurts way over here.:(



...have you noticed Jeremy looking about for some BG-42 steel?:D He posted on another sub-forum, looking to find a big chunk.

Sadly, we don't use that steel in my profession.:o
 
Depends what you're cutting and type of media you're using the knives on.

My own observations:

Both knives have 4mm flat ground blades and edge geometry is similar [17-18 degrees per side]. Both finished on Spyderco fine ceramics.

CPM-D2 seems to take a more 'aggressive' edge [subjective, I know] and it eats through cardboard all day long. I call it 'agressive' because after sharpening, it doesn't feel as sharp as it really is to the pad of my thumb. Then I shave hair or cut something with it and I'm amazed at the result. Even after dulling the edge considerably to the point where it won't shave arm hair, it still slices through rough media easily. After sharpening, CPM-D2 pops hairs with less effort than BG-42, but, it won't retain that initial edge for too long.

BG-42 takes a screaming edge and holds that initial hair-popping edge for longer than CPM-D2, even after cutting the same amount of cardboard or other abrasive media. I can go through several large cardboard boxes and it still shaves easily. It'll keep a nice, sharp working edge for months without any major sharpening needed.

Both blade steels work similarly on soft media [vegetables, meats, BBQ :)].

I prefer the longer blade and ergonomics on the Military over the Paramilitary. Maybe a more fair test should be Military vs. Military? Anyone have a spare CPM-D2 one sitting around?

Both knives make excellent slicers because of the edge geometry and grind: not necessarily the steel. An even better slicer would be a 2.5mm thick serrated edge CPM-D2 knife, but for all-around utility work, the 4mm flat ground blade excels because it can be used hard if needed.

While I love BG-42, the CPM-D2 wins for pure slicing ability because it's way more wear resistant. Over the long haul, it'll keep slicing cardboard, food, you name it, while other steels start snagging.

All these observations were gained through using a BG-42 Military for the past 3 years as an EDC knife and a recently acquired [April] CPM-D2 Paramilitary. Purely subjective and it's shameful that I haven't bothered reprofiling these knives to more acute edges. I've been very pleased with the factory bevels - easy to touch up, considering how hard the steel is.
 
brj said:
nice
I have used the satin clip that came with my orange Millie

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I read that and immediately did that to mine. I love it, the para looks great, and the black clip really stands out nicely on the orange G10. thanks for the tip.
 
motorhed66 said:
Im looking for a D2 para hard . Bought one for a young man for his first real knife as a gift and ...heck I should have gave him the Leafstorm I orderd for myself ...great knife
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Check the For Sale section under "Two Spyderco Knives" for a D2 Para.
 
rolexkid said:
how do you like the compression lock? easy to work?
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I was skeptical about the compression lock (loved BM's axis lock), but after using the para, I love it. it's a solid lock design for sure (also no springs to break a la axis lock), and I find it very easy to use, I kind of pinch it between my index finger and thumb.

After flicking my griptillian open and closed for a while it tears up my thumb, but I could open/close the para all day without hurting my fingers. (now if I could just stop thumbing the edge of the blade, my fingers would be in good shape)
 
I don't get it, why must the formulas die with the company? Surely someone will step in and buy the patents to those steels?
 
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