M2 vs D2 Styrker

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I'm planning on buying a BM 910. Question is M2 now or wait a little longer for D2? I know D2 is more corrision resistant, but other than that how do they compare? Thanks.
 
M2 is harder and finer grained and has slightly better edge retention, while being tougher, so I'd go with the M2 while I can
 
For some reason I always thought D2 was tougher than M2, but looking at their compositions that makes no sense. So D2's only advantage is corrision resistance?
 
I wasn't aware they were making a 910 in D2. My understanding was that they discontinued the 710 M2 and 154CM and replaced them with a D2 710.

I didn't know the 910 was also being kept alive and only with D2.
 
I love my M2 Stryker - it was my first "high end" folder after discovering this board! :cool:

I've carried it for several years - my EDC with the most miles (as the vast bulk of other knives I own I purchased within the last year or so!) I've got to say, I definitely prefer the M2 to D2. I live in the Midwest (moist summers) and have never had a problem with rust). BM discontinuing their M2 models was a sad day for me.

I thought I spotted a few online vendors carrying the M2 Stryker for <$100, I almost considered getting another but then there was this Swamp Rat that bit me... ;)
 
D2 is an amazing steel, but M2 is better. Tougher, takes and holds thinner edges longer, just better. And D2 is very good for a Stryker-style folder, so that's saying something.
 
You guys talked me into M2 for sure , but that post on liner locks scared me some. I can't help but think if liner locks were really unsafe the big knife makers would have been sued out of making them a long time ago? I'm ordering up an M2 910 Thanks.
 
LJK,

I don't think they are unsafe for everyone. They are unsafe for some. Maybe if I didn't have such large hands the lock wouldn't fail on me. It does fail on my 910 in a white knuckle grip (Grabbing it very tight like I would if I were in a fight).
 
LJK said:
For some reason I always thought D2 was tougher than M2...
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It usually is in industry as D2 is often ran at 58/62 HRC whereas M2 is 65 and tempered where it has a toughness minimum, but not used where it takes impacts anyway like hacksaw blades.

-Cliff
 
Liner locks can be safe, but not if you're trying to enjoy every last aspect of your knife's tensile strength. I have a Benchmade liner lock and the lockup is impressive for a production knife. Stupid right-handed pocket clip and recessed right-handed thumbstud ruin my enjoyment of it.
 
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