D2

[LEGION 12]

Got my first knife in D2 steel any special sharpening tricks i should use ? Have a set of DMT stones a couple of sharpmaker sticks white and grey that i use to finish my edges also gonna be making myself a strop soon . Thanks

 

[rpttrsn]

You seem to have the right equipment to sharpen D2. Its a great blade steel. Gets and hold a very sharp edge. Best of luck with it. Some have said that it is harder to sharpen. I find that it takes a little more time then some of the lower carbon steels but have pacience and you should be pleased with the results. Its one of my favorite steels.

 

[knarfeng]

I use the same equipment you are proposing to use. I find it puts a very satisfactory edge on D2. But I haven't been able to get my D2 blades as sharp as I can get my carbon steel blades.

 

[peppercorn]

I just got my .400 thick D2 chopper to whittle hair using my DMT continuous stones! Compared to most of my knives in A2 steel I would say it is a little harder to get to this level of sharpness. I have also have read that, "D2 takes a lousy edge and holds it forever". I have to disagree with the ,"lousy edge" part.

 

[Jason B.]

D2 will get as sharp as anything else with the right tools, it just takes longer. You seem to have what's needed but I would also suggest a strop with diamond compound.