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Xander, doesn't the CPM process address the carbide cluster issue in D2 though?
Hartsfield knew about HT. Just like Dozier, Busse, Leu...
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Wow!fwiw- Pohan tested a Hartsfield blade and it was at 65 Rc.
CPM154 all the way.
And if you want to go with a Dx, go with D6. More "stainless" than D2, and a bit harder for edge retention (tungsten). Also higher C than both D2 and CPM154...
I love me the CPM154, easy enough to sharpen, and the edge you get on it is killer.. seems to hold it nicely too..
On another note, the 1095 knives I use, are easy as hell to sharpen, get sharp, but lose edge really fast...
edit: Lycosa-- add to that Farid.. the chats I've had with him.. he is very secretive about his HT and has his own methods for certain steels..
cha-^ And Strider's HT is incredible!
Daniel- There was no damage to your dashi from the penny test. wuts your Rc?