For a smallish knife, it's hard to beat D2. I have a Bandicoot, and it came with an edge that was pretty obtuse. I thinned it out considerably on my Edgepro, and it's a great slicer now. Along with the substantial spine, this is one stout knife. I still managed to take a pretty good chip out of the edge while carving the center out of a large stick. Oh well, no matter what you hear from anyone, common sense should still prevail. I'm not worried about it or sending it back, it will sharpen out in a couple of sharpenings. But nothing is indestructible.
The difference that I have found is that D2 will hold an edge longer, and I wouldn't even think of chopping (except lightly) or doing some of the abusive things that I do with a high carbon steel. So I won't take the chance with D2, but with SR 101 or 1095 I might risk it.
So I think it all depends on what you want it for. I wouldn't think of getting a large chopper in D2, for example.
They all have their place.
The difference that I have found is that D2 will hold an edge longer, and I wouldn't even think of chopping (except lightly) or doing some of the abusive things that I do with a high carbon steel. So I won't take the chance with D2, but with SR 101 or 1095 I might risk it.
So I think it all depends on what you want it for. I wouldn't think of getting a large chopper in D2, for example.
They all have their place.
This is my first D2 blade so mabey I was expecting something that I should'nt have..