Queen Mountain Man

Pete1977

Pete1977

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I just picked up a queen mountain man in bone and D2 and am beginning to wonder if I should have gotten 1095. I work around the water a lot and I use a knife hard. I understand that 1095 is a tougher steel, while D2 has better edge retention and takes a more aggressive edge.

Couple questions-

Which steel is better for hard use? I don't mind sharpening, but I tend to get lazy and don't maintain the knife daily after use.

Is D2 prone to chipping? Does it take a patina with use? (I like patinas)

As you can see I am second guessing my purchase. I am pretty sure that I will be happy with the D2 MM.

Any and all feedback and input is appreciated.

Pete
 
The MM in D2 was a pain for me. I could never get a good edge on that knife. I am a BIG fan of D2 but Queens interpretation didn't do it for me. 1095 on the other hand is a simple steel that does everything well. It produces a fine edge that is easy to maintain. A classic really.
 
I've used the D2 Mountain Man. But not before extensive rebevelling of the edge to a more thinner/ usable angle. These models have their edges just too thick for efficient cutting and slicing. The diamond benchstones are quite good for these hard tool steels. And yes, the blades finish does take on a patina fairly easily if used on food stuff. Apples and steak sauce are prime culprits. :D But a quick clean after each use should help to minimze this.

N.

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Have they finally got a decent fit in this model?
Two of mine have a real annoying blade play, even they were handpicked at Cumberland.
Regards.
 
I have a D2 Queen Gunstock that I got recently. The bevels were very uneven and it took a good hour with a DMT stone to get a decent working edge on it, but it is still not shaving sharp. I would have gotten it in 1095 if it were available.

The D2 has resisted my attempts to give it a deliberate patina.
 
I EDC a queen D2 stockman. Out of the box they don't cut that well. The angle is a bit steep. I thinned the edge out with an Arkansas soft/medium stone. Takes a real keen edge. One thing I did notice last summer was some pitting which I believe was from sweat. Just have to keep a closer eye on it this summer.
 
I am extermely pickey about having a good steel with a good edge. The Queen did not come with one at all, but, after a long visit on an Edgepro Apex, the edge is really hair popping sharp. Not shaving sharp mind you, but truely hair popping sharp. I used a single 21% angle. The steel is very tough, and took a long time to reach it's peak. I polished it up to 3,000 grit using water stones and fine grit paper. Now the edge is mirror-like. It seems like it is holding that edge real well too. This is the first Queen that I have owned. The fit and finish are really top notch, rivaling expensive custom knifes. Based on my experience with this Queen Mountain Man, I will be getting more in D2 from them.
 
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