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  • Biggfoot44

    Ultimate Member
    Aug 2, 2009
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    Ever since I started paying attention to knife steels , I already thought D2 would be worthwhile . But never had the convergence of right knife , at right time, at right price . Until Saturday @ Chantilly .

    Cover Ops OTF ( Large) for $65 .

    I was looking for D2 , single edge , non- serrated . The only ones with that combo were the size large , with Old Glory & Gadsden design on handles .

    Came with molle style nylon sheath , but I prefer old school leather . Of course it's just a hair too long for any of my leather belt sheaths , so that will be next search .
     

    Biggfoot44

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    Aug 2, 2009
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    I am * Willing * to post post pic(s) , but I am Luddite , and challenged in doing so . If schedules match up with Littlefoot44 , or perhaps upcoming MSI booth partner can assist , I'll put some up .

    Closed length 5 inch , plus 3/8 in windshield breaker , blade 3.5 in
    Plain edge clip point . Vent rib type holes in what would be blood groove . Two tone on blade of polished and blackened .
     

    Dave.B

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    May 15, 2011
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    Is this the one?
     

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    Biggfoot44

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    Presuming the size is correct , yes .

    And the same knife also available with " regular " steel .
     

    Biggfoot44

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    At the moment tight , but then it's new .

    Since I always carry automatic knives in belt sheath , my current next step is that it is too long for my current leather knife cases , which I prefer to the included nylon molle style .

    Since knives on belt no- go at work , not an every day EDC thing , but my belt is full of interesting things on weekends , and rare times in normal clothes during the week .

    If I had my absolute druthers , solid color handle would be good , and their medium size would have been just as good . But this was what the vendor had with plain single edge and D2 .

    Will be interesting side by side comparison with other OTF with the 440C .

    Added - Looked it up to make sure , the other to which I refer is a Lightning . Also plain single edge .
     

    Dave.B

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    May 15, 2011
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    The Taiwan made Lightnings are a good value and surprisingly pretty tough knives. I bought a trio of knives at the York show a few weeks ago.

    A Camillus MC-1, a Colonial M-724, and a Brian Tighe and Friends Twist Tighe OTF.
     

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    alucard0822

    For great Justice
    Oct 29, 2007
    17,643
    PA
    D2 is hard and holds a good edge, keep oil on uncoated surfaces to avoid rust. A good heat treat can bring out the best in it. It's also the entry point to some great new steels, M4, K390, S90V and the list goes on.
     

    Boats

    Beer, Bikes n Boomsticks
    Mar 13, 2012
    4,073
    Howeird County
    I have found D2 to be a good steel. I think the old saying is "D2 takes a. mediocre edge but keeps it forever". I have found this to be true
     
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