Just picked up a new Ontario (D-2 steel) TAK knife. I put it on my Lansky diamond sharpener. I estimate the existing edge to be about a 25 degree angle. As I prefer a 20 degree edge, a new profile was needed. It took a few hours, but I finally got the new edge I wanted (I like 20 degree edges on all my knives). It went better then I expected, as I figured it would take longer. I heard that D-2 is a pretty hard steel, which it is, and took some work to achive an edge. It is now shaving sharp and I'm now a happy camper. Does anyone have this knife, and how well do you like it?
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Sharpening My New D-2 Ontario TAK
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All I know is D2 is a pain. At least the D2 steel I reprofiled on my Queen Lg. Stockman slipjoint. I thought "This little blade will be a breeze to reprofile." Boy was I wrong. Even with the edge pro and the aluminum oxide stones it was slow going. Not sure how hard Queen runs their D2, but it was tough stuff.
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Man! My sympathy goes out to you guys when you have to do a serious re-profile with a stone and by hand! 
And especially on a high wear resistance steel like D-2. YIKES!!
The pay-off is worth it though when that once obtuse blade grind gets a new life and then sails thru cutting fodder like a giga watt laser.
I prefer to convex most of my blades, but the ones that get beveled get a 15-20 degree bevel. That works really well for the cutting or chopping chores I encounter and since I don't cut steel belted radials or chop cinder blocks the more acute bevels rule around here.
All the best,
Mike U.
And especially on a high wear resistance steel like D-2. YIKES!! The pay-off is worth it though when that once obtuse blade grind gets a new life and then sails thru cutting fodder like a giga watt laser.
I prefer to convex most of my blades, but the ones that get beveled get a 15-20 degree bevel. That works really well for the cutting or chopping chores I encounter and since I don't cut steel belted radials or chop cinder blocks the more acute bevels rule around here.
All the best,
Mike U.
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I've had it since it hit the market. I use it as often as possible because I just like the way it feels in my hand. Cuts well and lasts long enough without hitting the stone.