First knife in D2?

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What would be a good knife for someone who is experiencing d2 for the first time? I have never had a knife that had D2 because I was scared off by the stories of chipping and it being hard to sharpen. Well I think I am ready to face my fear of D2. But, I'm not really sure what knife to get that has D2.

I'm pretty much open to any fixed blade or folder that can be used in the out-of-doors thats under $200-doesn't have to be exactly 200 bucks, I like it to be in the 80-120 ballpark. I know a bunch of companies offer knives in D2, but what would you recommend for someone who has never used D2 before.
 
Personally I would suggest getting a CPM-D2 Paramilitary. The CPM process makes for a finer grain structure so it can get a finer edge and IMO is much easier to sharpen. I too was afraid of it for a while and then I got my first D2 knife, a Benchmade 960, and found that the rumors were true!:eek: Atleast as far as it being a pain in the backside to sharpen. However I really liked everything else about it. However the CPM-D2 is turning out to be much easier to sharpen for me. There have been a few good deals on CPM-D2 paras on the exchange lately. I'd keep an eye out.
 
Yeah, the para has really caught my eye. Not many modern production folders using carbon steel.
 
If you want something more affordable and are willing to try an old-school slip-joint, the Queen Cutlery Country Cousin might be worth a shot. It's Queen's version of the Sod Buster Jr., but comes in D2 and is under $30. :thumbup:


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Queen D2 hunters are a decent and affordable way to go if you want a fixed blade - i have a the sabre and its a very nice knife.
 
D2 isn't a problem so long as you don't start prying paint cans open, removing hubcaps, or pulling nails out of old boards with it. Many people surprisingly enough confuse a folding cutting tool with a prying tool.
If you keep the knife sharp, in other words don't let it get spoon dull to begin with, there should be no problems.
 
Benchmade has a couple different models that use D2. Might want to check out the Bone collector which has D2 steel, machined G10 scales, drilled liners, and the AXIS lock. I have seen the large for about $92 for the large and $83 for the small.
 
Kershaw Composite Leek or Composite Tyrade. They use CPM-D2 which I hear is an improvement over regular D2.
 
If you can find a Dozer thorn from Kabar in D2 geting a bit hard to get now they are a stand out knife IMO
 
for the money i would get a kershaw with a CPM-D2 composite blade, i have a JYD2 CB and i am really happy with how crazy sharp the D2 is.
 
I'm another Country Cousin fan. It's not only a cheap way to get some experience with D2, it's a very useful little knife, legal and acceptable almost anywhere. It would not be my first choice for a serious outdoors knife, but it's tied with its Case near twin for an "always with me" knife. As we all know, the most important quality a knife can have is to be with you when you need it.
 
Composite Blade CPM D2 Kershaw Leek. Can be had for under $50 and has a easy blade profile to sharpen. Get one you won't regret it. They come nice and sharp with a thin edge from the factory. The Queens all come with about a 60 degree edge.

I think the Kershawguy still has blems for $38 in the "Exchange".
 
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