Is D2 better than 1095?

Ulf Krogstad

Ulf Krogstad

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Just bought a Becker D'eskabar in D2 and their was different model that has 1095. I went with the d2 just thinking it has better edge retension. Love my BM adamas in D2 and only have 1 knife in 1095 and haven't tried it out on anything enough to compare them to each other. Is D2 better than 1095?
 
Yes, D2 has much better edge retention than 1095. :)

D2 really likes a coarse edge, something around 400 grit.
 
For a small knife like the BK24 D'Eskabar, I'll take D2 over 1095. It has better edge retention, and is more corrosion resistant (so there's no need for coatings).

There's nothing wrong with 1095, though.
 
D2 is a hard working steel with good corrosion resistance.


Put a good edge on it and it'll last a long time
 
"not better, just different"

That said, it is more stain resistant with higher abrasive wear resistance... You do the math for your own needs. :p
 
D2 has its benefits but I like a patina, and I've found 1095 to be much easier to sharpen
 
It depends on the application of the knife on which steel is better. In your case I would prefer the d2 over 1095 for a smaller fixed blade but for a larger knife that would do more chopping, batoning and other heavy work I would much rather have 1095. As far as folders go I would much rather have d2, superior edge retention, wear resistance and corrosion resistance.
 
Is a Ferrari better than a F150 ?
Depends on what you use it for, and your own preferences.
Both are good, proven steels and both have their qualities
There is no absolute "better" IMHO, try both and decide which one you like more.
1095: easy to sharpen, fine grain, tough(er), rusts more easily, decent edge retention
D2: hard(er) to sharpen, coarser grain, still good toughness, almost stainless, great edge retention
 
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