junkyard dog 2 composite v sandvick?

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Kingcollin

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Im getting the kershaw junkyard dog 2 and was wondering if it is worth the extra money to get the composite blade? I have the skyline and the steel works great so im not sold on the composite blade????
 
They both do the same thing, and thats cut. Personally I like the looks of the composite blade.I have used my CB for some pretty rough cutting and its still going strong. I don't have a sandvic one so I don't really know. I do have the SG2 version and thats a totally different beast, thinner, sharper, less durable blade grind.
 
The composite blade mates CPM-D2 to Kershaws standard 14C28N. The CPM-D2 is more wear resistant than 14C28N. So it won't be quite as easy to sharpen. It depends on what you are looking for. The main factor of price increase is the upgraded steel.
 
i strongly prefer my CP. i have both

the cp holds an edge MUCH longer. I can skin 2 deer with the standard model and it's still usable, but the CP has held up to 5 months of daily use and it's still shaving sharp
 
D2 is a great steel, miles ahead of the Sandvik. That said, the Sandvik still gets sharp and holds a decent edge. It's definitely easier to sharpen, though. And that tells you it's softer. It won't hold that edge nearly as long, but if you don't mind sharpening more often, it's going to be fast. I always prefer the best steel I can get, but I use a good strop and a Wicked Edge, so sharpening isn't an issue and maintenance isn't an issue. I just prefer a steel that can take a very acute edge and hold that brutal sharpness as long as possible. CPM D2 is great stuff. I prefer it to S30V, although it's not as corrosion resistant. I forget, but I'm pretty sure it's not considered stainless. However, like M4, it will still be very easy to maintain. Just put a thin coat of gun oil, Fluid Film, Tuff Glide, mineral oil, etc every month or so and don't put it away wet. And that's if you're in a humid climate. If you're in the desert like me, it takes just about zero maintenance. I only maintain mine a little bit because I'm a knife geek and I don't mind doing that stuff :)
 
I think that stuff about D2 being so hard to sharpen is overblown. Just slap the edge you want on it and hone/strop it from there and you can keep it sharp almost indefinitely without having to put it to a stone again for awhile.
 
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