Tool steels for knives
Ingot tool steels designed for dies and cutting tools; high wear resistance, limited corrosion resistance.
| Steel | Type | HRC | Edge | Toughness | Corrosion | Sharpening | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D2 | Tool steels | 58–61 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 | Budget |
Edge retention vs toughness
Comparisons with tool steels
- 14C28N vs D2
- 440C vs D2
- D2 vs Nitro-V
- 8Cr13MoV vs D2
- 154CM vs D2
- D2 vs S30V
- D2 vs VG-10
- AUS-8 vs D2
- 1095 vs D2
- D2 vs S35VN