K 110 steel

[j man]

Hi all.
Is K 110 steel same as D-2??
Is it much chop?

 

[Alpha Knife Supply]

Is K 110 steel same as D-2??

K110 is Bohler's name for AISI D2. I've heard good reports about the cleanliness of this steel.

Is it much chop?

I don't know what you mean?

 

[sweet_hitch-hiker]

yes. it is very much chop.

 

[j man]

How dose it compare to vg-10

 

[sweet_hitch-hiker]

vg10 is more stain resistant and easier to sharpen, d2 will hold its edge longer. both are very fine steels.

 

[j man]

Thanks sweet hitch-hiker.
I was thinking of getting a German Expedition Knife.
Puma make one in 440c
Eickhorn have one in k-110, but a lot cheaper.

 

[Alpha Knife Supply]

d2 will hold its edge longer.

Are you sure about that? What is the basis for your opinion?

I agree with you that both are fine steels. However, my experience with edge holding rates them about the same with VG10 having a slight advantage.