D2-steel

4 года назад

This video explores the history and properties of D2 tool steel, a high carbon, high chromium steel commonly used in knife making. The video discusses its origins, development, and eventual adoption in the knife industry, highlighting its advantages over other popular steels. It also touches on the modern production methods of D2, including spray forming and powder metallurgy.

1 год назад

This video explores the often-maligned D2 knife steel, arguing that it's underrated and misunderstood. The host uses data from a metallurgist to compare D2's toughness, edge retention, and corrosion resistance to other popular knife steels, revealing that it performs surprisingly well in many categories.

8 лет назад

The video compares the edge retention of two popular knife steels, AUS-8 and D2, using a rope-cutting test. The presenter demonstrates the sharpness of each steel by slicing paper and then cutting through a challenging material, revealing the differences in their performance. The video aims to help viewers decide if the extra cost of D2 is worth the increased edge retention.