With a chromium content of 12%, D2 – a tool steel – can certainly be classified as a stainless steel. Since its chromium content is right on the threshold, however, a little more care for the D2 wouldn’t go amiss. As an upper-tier conventional steel, D2 offers great edge retention and stability, though sharpening it takes a little effort.

Origin: USA
Carbon (%): 1,5
Chrome (%): 12
Molybdenum (%): 1
Vanadium (%): 1
Manganese (%): 0,6
Nickel (%): 0,3
Silicon (%): 0,6
Rockwell (HRC): 59-61