Handmade D2 Steel Knife Set
DIMENSION:
Paring Knife - 6 Inches
Cleaver - 7 Inches
Chef Knife - 13 Inches
Fillet Knife - 13 Inches
Bread Knife - 13 Inches
Blade Material - High Carbon D2 Tool Steel
Handle Material - Exotic African Rosewood
Leather Sheath Included
Comes in Leather Sheath
WHY D2 STEEL?
D2 is a tool steel so it needs a little more caretaking than true stainless steels, but its rise in popularity has made a lot of fantastic designs more accessible to the peasant mongrels like us who don’t mind cleaning a blade every now and then if it means being able to afford the knife in the first place.
The D2 offers a good toughness, not the best one but still a decent toughness, slightly better than the S90V steel.
GOOD EDGE RETENTION:
The D2 has a HRC that can reach 62HCR, which result in a great edge retention.
WEAR AND RUST RESISTANCE:
It has a good wear resistance, that’s why knife maker are attracted to it.
TIPS ON TAKING CARE OF YOUR D2 STEEL KNIFE:
1- D2 is tough to sharpen, and probably worth paying someone else to do it, but if you have to try the quick tip here is that it likes a toothy edge rather than a polished one. It’s usually best to use diamond stones with a low grit around 500, and no finer than 1000 grit.
2- Always wipe it after use, and rub a thin coat of oil on it about once a month if you use it regularly.
3- For storing it long term it helps to put a coat of wax on it.
4- If you have a folder, be sure to take it apart to wipe it down thoroughly after using it heavily around dirt or salt water.
5- In general, don’t use a D2 blade for high-impact tasks. Obviously this depends heavily on the design, but since D2 is a harder steel, usually sitting around 61 HRC, it can become a chipping liability.
6- If you’re going to profile a D2 edge remember that it’s generally too frail for thinner grinds like hollow or scandal. Best to keep to a wide-based edge like flat, chisel, or even convex.
DIMENSION:
Paring Knife - 6 Inches
Cleaver - 7 Inches
Chef Knife - 13 Inches
Fillet Knife - 13 Inches
Bread Knife - 13 Inches
Blade Material - High Carbon D2 Tool Steel
Handle Material - Exotic African Rosewood
Leather Sheath Included
Comes in Leather Sheath
WHY D2 STEEL?
D2 is a tool steel so it needs a little more caretaking than true stainless steels, but its rise in popularity has made a lot of fantastic designs more accessible to the peasant mongrels like us who don’t mind cleaning a blade every now and then if it means being able to afford the knife in the first place.
The D2 offers a good toughness, not the best one but still a decent toughness, slightly better than the S90V steel.
GOOD EDGE RETENTION:
The D2 has a HRC that can reach 62HCR, which result in a great edge retention.
WEAR AND RUST RESISTANCE:
It has a good wear resistance, that’s why knife maker are attracted to it.
TIPS ON TAKING CARE OF YOUR D2 STEEL KNIFE:
1- D2 is tough to sharpen, and probably worth paying someone else to do it, but if you have to try the quick tip here is that it likes a toothy edge rather than a polished one. It’s usually best to use diamond stones with a low grit around 500, and no finer than 1000 grit.
2- Always wipe it after use, and rub a thin coat of oil on it about once a month if you use it regularly.
3- For storing it long term it helps to put a coat of wax on it.
4- If you have a folder, be sure to take it apart to wipe it down thoroughly after using it heavily around dirt or salt water.
5- In general, don’t use a D2 blade for high-impact tasks. Obviously this depends heavily on the design, but since D2 is a harder steel, usually sitting around 61 HRC, it can become a chipping liability.
6- If you’re going to profile a D2 edge remember that it’s generally too frail for thinner grinds like hollow or scandal. Best to keep to a wide-based edge like flat, chisel, or even convex.