Thank you. Really appreciate that. You spent a whole lot of efforts to proof and take into some real tests. Rather than tons of other reviews keep talking about hard facts and showing off like 20 of their other knives collections in half of their video. Thanks for making this test.
@telegoose99055 жыл бұрын
True.
@robertellison49092 жыл бұрын
Picked mine up at Walmart for 13 bucks.
@the.reel.mccoy.5 жыл бұрын
AUS 8 is similiar to a 440 stainless steel. D2 is a high carbon steel and will rust quicker. In certain environments, the Aus8 is a far better choice. In the simple basis of edge retention, the D2 is a "better" steel. But, the AUS8 sharpens so incredibly quickly and easily, it makes it's worth up in leaps. Plus, the AUS 8 saves quite a bit of money, if you look hard enough. Got both an AUS 8 and a D2 OKC Rat 1. I prefer to daily carry the AUS 8 for I abuse it and almost never rub it down with oil. It simply takes it and doesn't rust. The D2 will rust pretty quick, but admittedly, does hold an edge longer.
@Thomass-yc7wm2 жыл бұрын
I just got a d2 knife for $100 fixed blade w sheath and belt attachment, any problems and u can send it back for a brand new one cause u get lifetime warranty so rust isn't really an issue for me
@ChateauBeaufort Жыл бұрын
But not really… AUS is built for Toughness, rather than Hardness & hardness matters… a lot!… We are here comparing not steels, but knives. AUS 8 is all too often hardened about 57HRC… D2 tends to be hardened @ 60HRC… & that makes a world of difference in abrasion resistance…
@italosebastian123 Жыл бұрын
Que clase de D2 tendrás, yo tengo como dos cuchillas de esas como 6 meses y aún ni se oxidan. Fácil te han estafado amigo, cuidado.
@mooreoutdoorАй бұрын
Perfect example 💯
@clownworldresidentii51844 жыл бұрын
From what I've seen (Supersteel Steve) D2 is mostly fine, but it's very difficult to heat treat properly, so there's a huge variation in D2 quality out there
@vigeboss10392 жыл бұрын
I can confirm. I have many knives in D2 steel. An example of this was I have a bestech penguin flipper and Civivi Elementum flipper both in D2. Penguin has cut through litteral metal and hard wood and it still has the factory edge and slices tomatoes like butter while I opened a few (maybe 10) boxes with the Elementum and its already dull. IMO the heat treatment on the latter was done badly. Heat treatment can either make an average steel to be excelent or it can make an excelent steel totally crap.
@mikafoxx27177 ай бұрын
I would consider burnt edge from grinding in that bad one. There's so much carbide in D2 if it's legit the only way to do horribly is if it's way too soft or something.@@vigeboss1039
@samuelpope7798 Жыл бұрын
I have both versions. They are both great knife steels. They are very different. I can sharpen the D2 to razor sharp by finishing on a 4000 grit water stone and leather strop with green chromium oxide but it takes about three times as long as AUS 8 and greater care. It takes seconds to sharpen either knife on paper wheels and I have seen the D2 sharpen just about as fast as AUS 8 using good diamond plates and diamond paste strop. I can sharpen AUS 8 with the fine side of an axe puck and my belt as a strop. I can put a serviceable edge on D2 that way but it won't be a great shaver. It will get coarse leg hairs but not fine arm hairs. If I had to use one of these knives for processing big game animals in the field I would prefer the AUS 8. (My actual hunting knife is a Buck 110 I inherited from my uncle Randy. ) What counts there is the ability to quickly maintain the sharpest edge while processing 4 or more animals (at least 2 tags for me and 2 for my son). With a little strop in between each and probably one full resharpening out in the middle of nowhere. In town and at work I like the D2 because it will cut abrasive materials longer and I can take advantage of more sophisticated sharpening techniques at home. They are both great but they have very different personalities.
@ChinqMiau14 жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing this and uploading it for everyone else to enjoy and learn from.
@reeruns99724 жыл бұрын
My god would you look at that scratch free cutting board. Hang in there little buddy, the next few years are gonna be wild!
@bryanb43083 жыл бұрын
It was so pristine I thought he was doing it on his kitchen table at first haha
@lettingthebearout75282 жыл бұрын
Aus 8 is less expensive, easier to sharpen and is stainless. Most people would would never notice the difference honestly. Rat 1 is a great knife overall though. I own both and love them.
@floraly88 Жыл бұрын
Was just searching for a D2 cut test and happened to notice how much weight you lost since back then. Great job.
@CedricAda Жыл бұрын
yeah i used to have a big ol’ round head hahah. it was that time where we had tiny kids and no time to look after ourselves haha
@floraly88 Жыл бұрын
@@CedricAda Good for you, lookin' much more trim now. I'm working on it myself. Keep the great content going.
@csarebel86573 жыл бұрын
This channel is my go to for all my knife related inquiries. He’s done all of the leg work already.... anytime I have a question regarding performance, this bloke has already answered it for me.
@NicolasShaffer7 жыл бұрын
D2 has around 3% vanadium(different sources may have more or less)The gets toothy instead of just dulling.This is one of the reasons D2 is one of my favorite steels.
@MountainFisher4 жыл бұрын
@daAnder71 D2, depending on manufacturer runs about 0.85% to 0.95%. If it had 3% vanadium with its 12% chromium and 1.5% carbon it would go about 400 cuts. I've been making D2 knives since 1992. Go to the link's bottom of the page for detailed analysis of 3 D2 steel makers. www.alphaknifesupply.com/shop/d2-carbon-steel
@ryancutrona6733 жыл бұрын
I am not a fan of steels that get toothy quickly *cough* s30v *cough* but I would take that over a knife that just folds the edge in half the time :) I just got my hands on CPM 20cv and I am in love! What I will say about D2 (not owning it though) is that its just so damn good for the price!
@M240Bravo6 жыл бұрын
I wish there could be more steel test videos like this. Great video and concept. Subscribed.
@CedricAda6 жыл бұрын
Check out my steel testing playlist, you may be pleasantly surprised
@Sumatra1232 жыл бұрын
D2 doesn’t hold an edge that much more than Aus8, but it’s a lot harder to bring the edge back. I’d rather have a edc blade that I can resharpen with the bottom of a coffee cup if I have too.
@johnjames5842 Жыл бұрын
Exactly, I've seen d2 basically shatter
@johnjames5842 Жыл бұрын
@Ace King spring steel is way better than tool steel, flexibility equals durability, working blades , not this fragile , surgical shit.
@jgunther3398 Жыл бұрын
that ability will be useful in the coming office apocalypse 📻☢🔘
@johnjames5842 Жыл бұрын
@@jgunther3398 bottom of a toilet tank lid works great too
@eliteknowledge7298 Жыл бұрын
Doesn't hold an edge that much longer? It was just demonstrated it held an edge TWICE as long! What do you mean with: "not that much longer"? It did twice as well, which is a lot better!
@dannyhanny11915 жыл бұрын
Good video, and it sold me on AUS8 (budget knife - needs to be sharp when I need it, doesn't need to stay sharp for long) considering how fast I rust into everything - including nitride-treated stainless steel. Seems good enough for what I'd use it for.
@Liberty4Ever7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to do this test and upload the video. I like practical science like this.
@bobsmoot23922 жыл бұрын
It would be very interesting, to see the same blade materials compared, including resharpening times. Actual overall times, of cutting/resharpening needed for 500 cuts.
@mofomartianp7 жыл бұрын
Nice practical review... D2 is definitely a step up from AUS8. Any chance you could name or link the music you used?
@MadM0nkey7 жыл бұрын
mofomartian sounds like indian music...there's definitely Tabla, Sitar and Santoor instruments...as well as the Flute
@Tenskwatawa4U7 жыл бұрын
Japanese.
@johnroberts66956 жыл бұрын
What I like about AUS8 is that it takes a wicked edge and it only takes a few swipes to get it back. Trying to sharpen S30V is enough of a chore that I dread having to do it. Also, I can't tell by just fingering the blade whether it's sharp. I can always tell when my AUS8 is sharp because it's wickedly sharp. My favorite is 154CM. Expensive though.
@BonzerWolf6 жыл бұрын
mofomartian didgeridoo hit parade 😁
@garethbaus54716 жыл бұрын
at 1.25 times speed it sounds slightly better
@renna87936 жыл бұрын
Can we get a VG10 vs D2? Just got myself an Esee Avispa D2 and a Bestech Pebble. Esee Avispa might see some heavier use, but both are kind of just EDC for me.
@whatfreedom75 жыл бұрын
I’m curious about that too. My spyderco has a vg-10 blade and holds its shape was for a while but it’s a bitch for me to sharpen. My CRKT has to sharpened about every couple weeks to be reliable and is easy but I’m not sure what metal it is. I’m curious where the D2 stands in comparison.
@TheGamerGuy19814 жыл бұрын
And this is why D2 should be the budget steel of choice. (less you live in humid environments). That said.. Budget steel. These knives I see in D2 for $100+ are insane IMO.
@GetMeThere15 жыл бұрын
I know this is an old one -- maybe you have a different procedure now (and I have seen your 1 hour long compendium video on edge retention). But....I think it would have been a good data point to note how well each of the knives in these experiments were able to recover sharpness by a it of stropping. First, of course, how easily a knife can recover from getting dull is nearly as important as how quickly it dulls. But secondly, I'd still love to learn more about what really HAPPENS when a knife dulls; perhaps some of these knives would recover by stropping, and some others WOULDN'T.
@desertrainfrog16915 жыл бұрын
Stropping strokes on a high grit whetstone would bring back the tougher ones that don't respond well to compounded strops.
@bushcraftingmuslim3 жыл бұрын
Rewatching this in March 2021 and the comment about D2 at the end "getting toothy" instead of dull has me thinking this is a good candidate for #dualgrit #thegabemethod sharpening. Can't wait to try it out.
@rsull19956 жыл бұрын
What a great video! A worthwhile test with the head-to-head comparison of Aus-8 vs. D-2. Nice vid, man!
@Datsyzerberg6 жыл бұрын
Brainstorming here, maybe if you staple some small section of tube or pipe to pass the rope through that's a slightly larger diameter than the rope you can save your hand on those m390 tests. FFT. Needed this exact review. Size of the rat2 is perfect but D2 has so much more edge retention. That carbon fiber is sweet too.
@apiyutsiyapan9582 Жыл бұрын
Very good comparison. Thank you for your time and effort. Cool music too.
@jordanlapointe46902 жыл бұрын
Great vid, thanks! What was the background music? Loved the vibe. EDIT: hah, just realized I'm like the 5th person to ask that and the answer is "imovie stock music", lol.
@vieuxacadian94553 жыл бұрын
Realistic and straight forward . Well done
@dalfredburns91097 жыл бұрын
i noticed that you varied your cutting technique. with the aus8 version, you used a conventional cutting motion. yet later, with the d2 version, you began to push cut with your finger on top of the spine. obviously, this adds greater leverage. hence, a greater mechanical advantage. .. just something that i noticed...
@CedricAda7 жыл бұрын
dalfred burns shouldnt effect how long the edge lasts (testing vs paper, not vs rope - the rope is just a means of wearing the edge off). As my hand fatigues I need to readjust from time to time.
@Redimedigrow2 жыл бұрын
I was just watching hing to see you cut your fingers off, good skill mate
@BradGryphonn5 жыл бұрын
Bwahaha! Just having a look at this because I have the AUS8 version....but man, you've come a looong way mate! This is actually pretty funny Pete :o).
@perspicacity894 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel the other week. God I fucking love you and your channel. Amazing quality and content. You are a godsend.
@CedricAda4 жыл бұрын
thanks man! I try! my tests have got a lot better since these early ones, IMO
@perspicacity894 жыл бұрын
@@CedricAda Your 2 hour video about edge retention of all the steels was the best knife video I've ever seen. Your knife sharpener reviews are god-tier. Also you have amazing editing and music. And I love your dogs. Absolutely precious.
@derekcroft20555 ай бұрын
I Love These Knife Blade Tests People Do,,,,,,,I Got The SRK In 3V Steel & It's The Best I Ever Had !!!! I Wish You Tubers Would Do MORE Tests On 3V Steel Blades !!
@Mrplacedcookie6 жыл бұрын
D2 done right is a good working steel.
@aaronbenns90514 жыл бұрын
i like high end steels but i still take a knife to the ceramic stone well before 56 cuts
@JMEPatterson11 ай бұрын
I came for the review...and stayed for the music
@PaulK390S90V7 жыл бұрын
Glad i watched this video. i had just ordered the aus8 rat 1 for $30 with free prime shipping on amazon. Then i checked out the d2 ones and saw they were $41 plus free shipping but not through prime. i was wondering if i made the right choice but now im glad i did! U got a sub from me
@PaulK390S90V7 жыл бұрын
Won Honglo I definitely think its worth 11$ more. i think its worth 20$ more. i got the d2 in and i love it. I just didnt realize how much better d2 was than aus8.
@phillipnunya67935 жыл бұрын
To everyone saying D2 is better, D2 seems a lot better at staying sharp. Keep in mind that it isn't better for every knife and every person. I would bet that it rusts easier, is more brittle, and is harder to sharpen.
@ricktemmen62726 жыл бұрын
I live on the west coast of Florida and no one has mentioned the ability of D2 to rust ... I guess it was a convenient omission ... Great effort with the video ...
@dannyhanny11915 жыл бұрын
This was my thinking as well - super humid state, body sweat - I rusted deeply into to modern-treated gun slides from an OWB holster, so knife rust will be a Florida issue I'm sure - especially if stored in the vehicles when not on my person.
@mountaindont34ify5 жыл бұрын
No doubt.. I wouldnt want d2 in Florida. But its not like its totally prone to rust. It is semi stainless. It's alot more so than a2 steel lol
@VinEllis7 жыл бұрын
Benchmade's CPM D2 is insane. My Benchmade 51 is still sharp after 7 months EDC.
@VinEllis7 жыл бұрын
Every day carry. I don't abuse it, mostly cardboard and tape.
@openplz30006 жыл бұрын
Yes it is. I have D2 on a HK otf that is fantastic, while Benchmade owned them
@mountaindont34ify5 жыл бұрын
From what I've read, really good properly pre heated treated and post quenched d2 is better than cpm d2
@grumpyoldwizard6 жыл бұрын
What is the resharpening like for a average/poor sharpener? I wondered if the AUS8 would get its edge back easier where the D2 would make those extra cuts and then be very difficult to resharpen for the average guy (me).
@donnadonlea51825 жыл бұрын
Nice test.Made my hands hurt to watch. Thanks for sharing
@zhukie7 жыл бұрын
Nice video, mate! Great to see a local enthusiast, for a change.
@FactFinderGeneral7 жыл бұрын
Here right now in the US the aus 8 is 1/2 to 1/3rd the D2s if you go with carbon fiber on the black D2. The normal D2 is about a $10 difference though.
@MountainFisher7 жыл бұрын
I might add I am a very experienced HT, maker of D2 knives
@CLLeigh7 жыл бұрын
Agree, S30V and S35SVN are much better steels. What is also true is that you will pay a premium for the upgrade. Matter of cost vs. return which is different for different uses and personal wants.
@timmylitt454 жыл бұрын
I'll go with the AUS 8 because honestly how often are you going to use it everyday. It's cheaper and won't rust as easy as D2. The only thing is you'd need to sharpen your knife more on Aus8 then you would have to on D2.
@YerZippersDown3 жыл бұрын
Wow very observant.
@charlieward76062 жыл бұрын
depends on the person, i used mine at least 3 times today probably more but im a mechanic so its more than office worker probably and it will usually be getting oil and such on it that will help with the rust, for me d2 is a no brainer although im getting a 154cm leatherman expanse next as i think it will be usefull
@errlb.dunkin24506 жыл бұрын
There is a reason that there are so many different types of steel used to make blades. It isn't just because of the cost of the steel. D2 is my overall favorite steel depending on the maker. Not all knife makers that use D2 actually heat treat it properly. Also D2 may retain its edge longer, but in turn is harder to properly sharpen. Most people that carry a pocket knife have no clue about how to properly sharpen any blade steel, let alone D2. Although aus8 doesn't s stay sharp as long, it literally takes 30 seconds to quickly put a shaving sharp edge back on
@TheAAOinfin6 жыл бұрын
Which cheap but effective sharpeners do you recommend? Looking on Amazon. I just bought a CRKT Squid (8Cr13MoV) and a Masalong karambit (AUS-8). Thanks.
@errlb.dunkin24506 жыл бұрын
TheAAOinfin I use whetstones to sharpen. There are many different types of sharpening systems out there and I tried most of them. I found that with a little bit of practice the best overall sharpening method, for me, is the whetstone method. EdgePro stones are great and not expensive. You should check out this guy's page. He has numerous videos on knife sharpening and he isnt trying to sell you anything. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHywd4Omg918mK8 I hope this helps.
@TheAAOinfin6 жыл бұрын
Errl, that is just the advice I was looking for. Thanks a lot!
@poopshootpoop75316 жыл бұрын
@@TheAAOinfin also dmt diafold sharpeners are nice for travel. I Keep the coarse/fine and extra fine/extra extra fine diafolds in my backpack for when people ask me to sharpen things on the go. They see about $30 each and come with two grits. My spyderco sharpmaker is also ever useful for touching up pocket knives and serrated knives, i use it in my sharpening business for bread knives all the time.
@TheAAOinfin6 жыл бұрын
@@poopshootpoop7531 Thanks for the suggestion Poops!
@bowdengrace930 Жыл бұрын
G'day, great vid. Just wondering if you could suggest some places to buy folding knives in Australia. Im not keen to pat 3 times the price that the US pays. Thanks
@jelaienfinue6 жыл бұрын
The D2 model seems to be discontinued am I right? It's very unfortunate because as much as I like that model I think I'd rather get a better steel than AUS 8, but that's the only version of that knife available right now...
@voxfan74033 жыл бұрын
Now, how much effort to bring each blade edge back?
@jonnybravo43894 жыл бұрын
Looks like I'll be ordering a new rat, never knew i could get it in different blade steels
@GaeasBlessing6 жыл бұрын
I watched all of the slicing. I couldn't look away, in fact. It was...mesmerizing.
@esoteric52775 жыл бұрын
Must be the music ... cobras seem to have the same kind of reaction to it😜
@fourtrax105 жыл бұрын
Just bought two AUS 8 rat 1’s at Walmart for $13.99 each. Oregon
@adammcguinness99507 ай бұрын
I want another Rat, I don’t really want an Aus 8 version. The D2 seems to be the go.
@LaLaObeRoT3 ай бұрын
Very unscientific personal opinion: AUS8 is much easier to sharpen into razor sharp with only simple sharpening tool. My EDC is a AUS8 Cold Steel Finnwolf. Sharpens like a dream.
@simonchiu55876 жыл бұрын
You're from SA?! That's so cool. Me too! Fairly new follower to your channel but really enjoy all your videos. Got my first folder I carry daily last year. Can I send it to you for a review? Byrd Raven 2 (CTS BD1) am curious how this steel stands up to your testing!
@nellAyaR20346 жыл бұрын
I think the table is more what's dulling the knife rather than the rope
@CedricAda6 жыл бұрын
check out my faq video for many questions addressed
@joeyoung33192 жыл бұрын
I have both and appreciate both, but appreciate the D2 more! LOL BY THE WAY, DO AVOID ANY FORM OF LIGHT SOURCES BEHIND YOU IN A CAMERA SHOT...? It totally messes with your cameras exposure and as you can see, makes you appear as a dark figure rather than any kind of lighting on your face at all. This is why studio lights point toward the subject of the camera, and not pointed at the camera.
@davidtate1666 жыл бұрын
Yes enjoy these blade test results. Aus8 is in the 440b class of steel .its a good fair cutting steel .i like it. Old steel to .thanks good work.
@danielohara34546 жыл бұрын
Does D2 perform better with a toothy or fine edge? What grit do you prefer stopping at?
@josephkool84116 жыл бұрын
There's a reason D2 steel is still used in quality knives. These new steels might be slightly better, but not by as much most think
@nitrorc4life15 жыл бұрын
I unlike alot of steel snobs, love D2 and is my go to general EDC steel. I do not mean in any way to offend you but your comment is not accurate. I have knives with steel that surpass D2 in every way by a far margine (edge holding, toughness, rust resistance). Only downside is price and to a lesser degree ease of sharpening. Though once you are use to sharpening a good D2 the high end stuff with a few exceptions is not much more difficult to sharpen. Butvthis is just my opinion and experience.
4 жыл бұрын
No theres a reason why cts xhp and s35vn are used in quality knives.
@josephkool84114 жыл бұрын
@ Because people are willing to pay a premium for the latest super steel?
@lonetrader15 жыл бұрын
I like my aus8 aus10 a bit more but I hate sharpening d2. Takes to long.....
@ipressedabutton Жыл бұрын
Quality review with Great Music too
@johndoee45117 жыл бұрын
D2 is tool steel. It's durable. AUS8 is soft af.
@FranklinHicks-qs4gs4 жыл бұрын
Do you have a spreadsheet available with all your data for the different steels
@49giants37 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. The rat ones are nice knives. Keep up the good work sir
@crf450rbulletdavid97 жыл бұрын
Awesome test video Pete!
@ViperSharp7 жыл бұрын
Very nice to see. Great video. Going to look at that D2 option right now.
@johnelder42732 жыл бұрын
Great comparison. Thanks!
@nemem026 жыл бұрын
How a serrated knife with less quality steel compare in cutting rope vs a plain edge premium steel? you don’t have such a test, would be interesting. If cutting rope is your primary comparison test.
@yoadrian38147 жыл бұрын
Do you prefer the carbon fibre scales or the standard scales on the rat 1? Thinking of picking up the D2 model at some point. Good video as always.
@EDCwithAaron7 жыл бұрын
Yo Adrian he said the carbon fiber is slippery in the review... I'd stay away from it and go with the regular scales
@CedricAda7 жыл бұрын
Yo Adrian yeah definitely the standard nylon. the CF is peel ply and a bit slippery, and not quite right for a knife like this anyway.
@yoadrian38147 жыл бұрын
CedricAda Gear and Outdoors Ok cheers man. I did see you said it was slick, but i've not handled one so had no idea how they compare.
@CedricAda7 жыл бұрын
Yo Adrian if you want one, Blades of Oz has a cool orange D2 model with frn at the moment for 72!
@yoadrian38147 жыл бұрын
CedricAda Gear and Outdoors Accidentally bought a G-shock mud master, so the Rat 1 may have to wait until after xmas ;) But I'll check out the orange for sure
Was the d2 sharper to begin with? It appeared to be in the video.
@telegoose99055 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Helped me decide between the two! 🔪🗡️
@missionhillssurvival6 жыл бұрын
Hello have you did any test on the HCR 13 mov if so can you tell me the test results or the name of the video thanks and I love your videos lots of great information
@Oozy9Millimeetah6 жыл бұрын
I've been lately on memory lane and using and testing my old recon1 in Aus8a and im surprised how well it holds it's edge, i had waaay back an KA-BAR dosier in aus8 it didn't nearly hold it's edge as well as cold steel.
@Twilightzoneisreal9 ай бұрын
Their both good steels but very different. D2 is a tool steel and is hard as hell when heat treated. Its very sensitive to heat, like trying to drill a hole through it. If you let it get too hot ie. without coolant, it will "work harden on you and will be harder than the drill bit. Aus 8 has more chromium and less carbon. Both good but each has its strengths and weaknesses. A carbon steel will be more flexable but rust easier. All are good for their intended use is the best way to put it. Ask yourself, "what am i going to be using this knife for", then pick you're steel. Good video.
@MrSemanticprison6 жыл бұрын
these videos are so relaxing
@DavidV44447 жыл бұрын
Excellent review, very helpful and informative! Thank you!
@Nunya-r8i Жыл бұрын
Awesome, FANTASTIC reviews. YOUR TEST METHOD is an Extremely high-value reference point, and YOUR TESTS are my first stop when I'm curious about a particular steel. MANY THANKS for your tenacity. You deserve success and respect for your content.
@TheKimjoh5607 жыл бұрын
On that note I have to make a recommendation here based on a recent purchase: Y-start Jin02. Its a similiar knife, its made from D2, has ball bearings and g10 scales and a axis-style lock. Fit and finnish is perfect. And its like $15. Its quite possibly the best value folder on the market right now beyond any Ganzo, Sanrenmu or similiar chinese brand. Dont think about it, buy it and thank me later. (On a side note, it actually fits in the elastic loop on the side of a letherman sheath thanks to being more rounded than the RAT). I never heard of the company before but I expect to see alot from them in the future.
@phillipnunya67935 жыл бұрын
How did that knife work out for you?
@saintofchelseathomascarlyl57132 жыл бұрын
idk....maybe because the video is old but.... we see D2 cuts around 100 times here.... so same as c100 and 1095 and 80crv2? i saw you test mora which has c100 and jaakari puuko which has 80crv2 both did 100 times maybe those carbon steels are tougher than D2 but they wont hold an edge for the same time maybe the test makes D2 look bad because although D2 is not known to hold a fine edge for long it is known to hold a working edge for very long
@barkingspider20076 жыл бұрын
Is the rope used 3/8 in sisal or 1/4 in" ? THANKS 😁
@chopsddy33 жыл бұрын
D2 definitely cuts longer than aus 8. It’s a lot more difficult to grind too. D2 takes about four times the effort when forging and grinding is tougher, but the effort and expense is worth it.
@fattyhoon Жыл бұрын
Honestly, with no disrespect, I find the opposite to be true. I agree that D2 is a tougher steel, but the ease of sharpening with the Aus-8 is worth it to me. I think Aus-8 is awesome. I have knives with s20-v, D2, cpm-154, s35-v, Aus-8, Aus-10v, Bd1n, s90v. I find sharpening the Aus8 an easy and quick experience. For me, the usable edge on Aus8 is workable for just as long, and much faster to sharpen. To each there own. Much love.
@Gottlos2342 жыл бұрын
so d2 can hold an edge longer maybe harder steel does that mean it cant flex as well? wonder which would flex better
@johnruiz67433 жыл бұрын
I wonder how much of the dulling is due to the sisal vs the cutting surface (wood board)? 🤔
@dude284055 жыл бұрын
You can buy an AUS 8 for about $30 and the D2 for $40 here where I live
@the.reel.mccoy.5 жыл бұрын
I got both an AUS 8 and a D2 OKC for 7$ each xD got lucky. They were listed at $11 but rang up as 7$
@animalatom5 жыл бұрын
@@the.reel.mccoy. where did you find them that cheap?
@the.reel.mccoy.5 жыл бұрын
@@animalatom Walmart by me had them on sale for 13 bucks and they rang up at 7 lol
@darrellfinley28254 жыл бұрын
It's a no brainer for 10.00 more
@clems6989 Жыл бұрын
The trick is not letting it get dull to start with. Keeping the edge sharp is a lot easier than reproducing the sharp edge after its gone...
@daveyboy6985 Жыл бұрын
So true. After using my knife with 14c28n on something I'll give it a strop on the palm of my hand if it's still reasonably sharp. If it dulls slightly I give them a couple of strokes on my small lansky ceramic stone, Presto back to sharp again.. Don't need any high end steel.
@ccooper80406 жыл бұрын
Good test. Seemed very fair.
@D45VR6 жыл бұрын
darn nice music too!
@mistersmith39869 ай бұрын
I've had AUS 8 before. I'll NEVER pay for that garbage again. I've had D2 on many knives and NEVER a problem. Thanx for the video my Bladed Brother 👍 ⚔️ ✝️ 🇺🇲
@Tokyo-go2du3 жыл бұрын
My first knife purchase as a collector/nerd happened to be D2 so I'm pleased af
@Chillinjjv6 жыл бұрын
Is there a way I can get a copy of all your results somewhere? It’s literally a very useful guide for me
@micheleharris47685 жыл бұрын
Look in the link below it's there grasshopper
@mdubb48553 жыл бұрын
I'd take the AUS8 for daily carry and the D2 (with rust resistant treatment at least on the actual edge) for a go bag.
@hohan1186 жыл бұрын
Like your channel. Keep up tge good work!
@pinkbrisingr787 жыл бұрын
Nice video man. I have 4 AUS8 & 2 D2 bladed versions. I prefer the D2. Take care.
@49giants37 жыл бұрын
AlphaBladeReviews hey nice to see you here. I lost my aus-8 rat one at work, now I gotta get a d2 one lol
@pinkbrisingr787 жыл бұрын
Thats right on brother!
@usernameCJ2242 жыл бұрын
What model is that Victorinox watch?
@Rzut-Oka7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this test.
@Desstrik5 жыл бұрын
Your wristwatch.. what namebrand and model?
@Airik1111bibles3 жыл бұрын
4 years later $19.00 at Walmart for Aus8 version. That's about perfect for what ya get. D2 is excellent for regular grinds but not good for scandis from my experience. It's so dang chippy ... I'm guessing with a micro vex scandi it would do better but crazy zero grind purest ...not so much. I can't stand zero grind Scandi blades so it's a non issue for me. That's an insanely huge step up for a small price difference.
@dylanwang86135 жыл бұрын
I like the Chinese style music. But it sounds a little sad. Thanks for the hard work.