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JayTimm
15
Jul 24, 2017
I am noticing that the G-10 model's blade is stamped as D2 steel while the titanium model is stamped VG-10. The description text implies that both models are VG-10 steel. It is my understanding that D2 can be a good knife steel, depending on manufacturer, but VG-10 is preferable. Please confirm the actual blade steel for each. Thanks!
JonasHeineman
5987
Jul 24, 2017
JayTimmThanks for catching that, you're correct.
Which knife steel is "preferable" is a much-debated issue with no absolute answer...it depends primarily on how much you want to spend and what application it's being used for, among many other variables like quality of heat treatment and blade thickness and edge angle.
The main difference is that D2 is only 12% Chromium and therefore not considered stainless (13% min), but it will hold an edge longer and stand up to impact without chipping more reliably. VG-10 has 15% Chromium so it is considered 'stainless.' D2 is mostly used on fixed-blade knives, although it can be found on folders like the ESEE Avispa and Zancudo as well as a number of Bob Dozier designs. VG-10 is mostly found on Japanese cooking knives, and folding blades made in Japan or nearby in Taiwan or China, however it's also used by Fallkniven on many thick hunting knives (usually laminated).
Here's the manufacturer's info: http://www.bucorp.com/media/D2_data_sheet_09032013.pdf And here is a good writeup of D2 - http://www.steelexpress.co.uk/toolsteel/D2-Steel-properties.html
Hope that helps, thanks again for helping us to clear up any confusion here.
JayTimm
15
Jul 25, 2017
JonasHeinemanThanks for taking the time to write out the info above. Its educational and interesting.