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D2 Steel is a high-carbon, high-chromium air-hardening tool steel that isknown for its exceptional wear resistance, high hardness and corrosion resistance. It also offers superior edge retention but lower toughness, making it a versatile steel suitable for a variety of knife making applications.
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Yes! D2 Carbon Steel is known as one of the best steels for knife making. Choosing D2 steel for your blade provides exceptional resistance to both wear and abrasion. It is a popular, high-quality material and is considered a significantly more affordable alternative to other commonly used knife making steels.
Here at Jantz Knife Making, we offer D2 carbon steel in several different finishes to suit your next knife making project needs, including;
D2 steel is noted to be less tough than 1095 grade steel. Because of this lower toughness, blades made from D2 may be more prone to chipping after frequent use.
The hardness of D2 steel is typically between 55 and 62 HRC.