D2 steel on Queen knives - iKnife Collector2024-03-29T05:10:16Zhttps://iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/d2-steel-on-queen-knives?commentId=3181080%3AComment%3A901532&feed=yes&xn_auth=noCheck out their credentials !…tag:iknifecollector.com,2013-08-17:3181080:Comment:9359892013-08-17T22:40:51.184ZD alehttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/DaleDavenport
<p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://petersheattreat.com/" target="_blank">Check out their credentials !!</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://petersheattreat.com/faq.html" target="_blank">How to send a blade in for hardening.</a></p> Also mentioned was that PH (i…tag:iknifecollector.com,2013-08-17:3181080:Comment:9358652013-08-17T20:00:13.761ZJan Carterhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/JanCarter
<p><em>Also mentioned was that PH (in PH-D2) stands for Peter's Heat treating. Is that accurate?</em></p>
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<p>Peters heat treat must be good. I know at least 2 manufactures that use them exclusively</p>
<p><em>Also mentioned was that PH (in PH-D2) stands for Peter's Heat treating. Is that accurate?</em></p>
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<p>Peters heat treat must be good. I know at least 2 manufactures that use them exclusively</p> I have now owned a Queen knif…tag:iknifecollector.com,2013-08-17:3181080:Comment:9360422013-08-17T18:28:11.111ZJack Haskins, Jr.https://iknifecollector.com/profile/JackHaskinsJr
<p>I have now owned a Queen knife with PH-D2 for 25 hours. Not quite the expert yet but I am very pleased with this steel so far. Someone mentioned D2 being difficult to re-profile. I would agree with this if you have old or worn stones I think. I used diamond stones then Shapton glass water stones. These stones will cut very fast and make light work of a lot of blade steels. The D2 took a little longer. It's not as hard as some blade steels I have but definately in the harder than…</p>
<p>I have now owned a Queen knife with PH-D2 for 25 hours. Not quite the expert yet but I am very pleased with this steel so far. Someone mentioned D2 being difficult to re-profile. I would agree with this if you have old or worn stones I think. I used diamond stones then Shapton glass water stones. These stones will cut very fast and make light work of a lot of blade steels. The D2 took a little longer. It's not as hard as some blade steels I have but definately in the harder than average side of the conversation. Someone else mentioned the hangle being to high. My knife was also so I brought the angle down to 40 degrees or a bit lower with a convex bevel and almost mirror finish. Then I started cutting old shipping boxes. The edge still had a very usable edge after cutting a medium USPS box up into strips. The shaving edge was gone almost immediately which is pretty normal. I call the sharp edge left the "working edge" since that is the edge we end up using most of the time. This working edge lasted a good while. When I was done with one box the edge needed a little touch up and I was able to do that with a balsa wood strop with 1 micron compound on it. In my limited experience and for my EDC knive cutting needs this is a very acceptable steel. I also agree with what someone else said about it holding an edge between VG-10 and S30V. I'm sorry I can't remember everyone's name.</p>
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<p>Also mentioned was that PH (in PH-D2) stands for Peter's Heat treating. Is that accurate? I'd like to know because I believe whoever did the cooking :) did a good job. I have thought about buying some steel blanks and cutting my own fixed blade and having it heat treated. If Peter's did the D2 I'k trust their performance for a knife or two for me. I've never done that before but I saw some CPM-M4 (OUTSTANDING STEEL IMO) for a very good price a while back. I'd love to have a couple of kitchen knives with M4. One paring knife and one slicer would be great. Maybe two paring knives if I get really excited. lol</p>
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<p>Thanks for everyone's input and opinions. I'm sure most will agree that these forums are great. Remember when we didn't have any option other than buying first and living with good and not so good products.</p>
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<p></p> Stephen, The Queen knife I b…tag:iknifecollector.com,2013-07-23:3181080:Comment:9080112013-07-23T13:57:06.720ZJack Haskins, Jr.https://iknifecollector.com/profile/JackHaskinsJr
<p>Stephen, The Queen knife I bought is supposed to be made this week. So, it will be one made after the Daniel's got involved. I have heard nothing but good comments and hopes about the knives with them owning the company now. I have no experience either way. When I found out I was going to have to wait a while for my knife my initial thought was to cancel and order from a site that still had some in stock. I decided to wait for this one. One reason was I know it will be a new one…</p>
<p>Stephen, The Queen knife I bought is supposed to be made this week. So, it will be one made after the Daniel's got involved. I have heard nothing but good comments and hopes about the knives with them owning the company now. I have no experience either way. When I found out I was going to have to wait a while for my knife my initial thought was to cancel and order from a site that still had some in stock. I decided to wait for this one. One reason was I know it will be a new one manufactured after the Daniel's ownership and hopefully a good indication of what quality they will be happy with. I ordered a Queen small lockback with the curly zebra wood and one blade. It's a small knife and has the D2 steel. It's not an expensive knife but I hope they hold to the same standard as they would on the more expensive models. I REALLY hope I love this knife. The picture on the monitor and catalog jumped out at me and I want it to be one I want in my pocket. I hope to get it next week but I don't know. I have asked when to expect it but I haven't been promised even a window of when to expect it. I plan on giving a brief review of it with pictures when I get it for anyone who wants to know about it. </p>
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<p>Jack</p> It means your discussion has…tag:iknifecollector.com,2013-07-16:3181080:Comment:9016792013-07-16T05:43:50.565ZCraig Henryhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/CraigHenry
<p>It means your discussion has had a lot of activity that warrants it to be a <span>"featured discussion". </span><br></br> <br></br> <cite>Jack Haskins, Jr. said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/d2-steel-on-queen-knives?page=3&commentId=3181080%3AComment%3A901675&x=1#3181080Comment901675"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I got an email that this discussion is now a "featured discussion". What does this mean? I'm new here and don't know…</p>
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<p>It means your discussion has had a lot of activity that warrants it to be a <span>"featured discussion". </span><br/> <br/> <cite>Jack Haskins, Jr. said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/d2-steel-on-queen-knives?page=3&commentId=3181080%3AComment%3A901675&x=1#3181080Comment901675"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I got an email that this discussion is now a "featured discussion". What does this mean? I'm new here and don't know much.</p>
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</blockquote> I got an email that this disc…tag:iknifecollector.com,2013-07-16:3181080:Comment:9016752013-07-16T04:28:12.783ZJack Haskins, Jr.https://iknifecollector.com/profile/JackHaskinsJr
<p>I got an email that this discussion is now a "featured discussion". What does this mean? I'm new here and don't know much.</p>
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<p>BTW, the knife I ordered may be here tomorrow but I have no way of knowing. According to my open orders it is still "awaiting fulfillment" what ever that means. I ordered it Thurs night thinking it would get shipped Friday. I don't know if it shipped or not. The site says they send notices when an order ships. I sent two written messages asking…</p>
<p>I got an email that this discussion is now a "featured discussion". What does this mean? I'm new here and don't know much.</p>
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<p>BTW, the knife I ordered may be here tomorrow but I have no way of knowing. According to my open orders it is still "awaiting fulfillment" what ever that means. I ordered it Thurs night thinking it would get shipped Friday. I don't know if it shipped or not. The site says they send notices when an order ships. I sent two written messages asking about this with no replies. If it shipped Friday I'd think it would come tomorrow. Maybe today but it didn't. No matter the status of my order they get no points for customer service since I haven't gotten a reply to my messages. There is no phone # to call them. I think that's strange. We'll see how it goes.</p>
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Dave, t…tag:iknifecollector.com,2013-07-16:3181080:Comment:9016242013-07-16T00:20:45.055ZDave Taylorhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/DaveTaylor
<p><br></br> <br></br> <cite>Robert Burris said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/d2-steel-on-queen-knives?id=3181080%3ATopic%3A900320&page=2#3181080Comment901462"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Dave, that's good advise but I just didn't realize the problem for a while. Thanks, for the info.</p>
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<p>I'm with you Robert. I love my traditional oil stones and used them for a good many years. When I discovered that diamonds worked so well on D2 I…</p>
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<p><br/> <br/> <cite>Robert Burris said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/d2-steel-on-queen-knives?id=3181080%3ATopic%3A900320&page=2#3181080Comment901462"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Dave, that's good advise but I just didn't realize the problem for a while. Thanks, for the info.</p>
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<p>I'm with you Robert. I love my traditional oil stones and used them for a good many years. When I discovered that diamonds worked so well on D2 I was very impressed with how quickly I could get that initial edge bevel that I personally prefer. After I get that initial bevel established the diamonds get put away until I buy another D2 Queen. Then I maintain that edge with my favorite stone combinations.</p>
<p>Sharpening is a relaxing pastime in itself for me. Sunday afternoons are sharpening day at my place. I go all the way to 1000 grit and then polish the edge to a mirror finish. Stropping on a horsehide strop finishes the job. Then I have to go find something to cut !! </p>
<p>And I want to say right here that I should not have advised using the Medium Diamond hone! I meant to say that I use the Fine Diamond and then the Extra Fine Diamond. My mistake and I apologize for the error on my part. </p>
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</blockquote> Queen will replace the broken…tag:iknifecollector.com,2013-07-15:3181080:Comment:9015322013-07-15T23:48:44.828ZSteve Pfeifferhttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/StevePfeiffer
<p>Queen will replace the broken backspring at no cost under warranty and they do an outstanding job, always have for me anyway.</p>
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<p>Personally I have mixed feelings about Queen's D2. For all of the effort you have to put into reprofiling and sharpening, the best I can get is an average level of sharpness. And my experience has been that the edge holding is no better than any other steel that I have tried, like Case CV, Case 420SS, and 1095. In fact the D2 is worse than most. And I…</p>
<p>Queen will replace the broken backspring at no cost under warranty and they do an outstanding job, always have for me anyway.</p>
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<p>Personally I have mixed feelings about Queen's D2. For all of the effort you have to put into reprofiling and sharpening, the best I can get is an average level of sharpness. And my experience has been that the edge holding is no better than any other steel that I have tried, like Case CV, Case 420SS, and 1095. In fact the D2 is worse than most. And I have carried and used over a dozen Queens in the D2 since they introduced it in 2002.<br/> <br/> <cite>Vance Wade Hinds said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/d2-steel-on-queen-knives?id=3181080%3ATopic%3A900320&page=2#3181080Comment901123"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>D2 is my favorite knife steel. It is fairly economical and holds an edge outstandingly. My experience with D2 comes from 2 separate Bob Dozier neck knives. For years, I kept one of them on all the time. I lost one in the Comal River floating on an inner-tube and drinking beer. I also have a Knives of Alaska caping knife in D2. I love those knives and that steel. I liked it so much, I bought my brother a D2 Queen Trapper and I think he is on his 3rd Queen D2 Trapper. He bought one for his best friend and deer hunting buddy, and neither one will use anything else but the Queen Trappers. I think you will love the steel and the Queen knives. The only down sides are the difficulty in sharpening and the blade being brittle because of how hard it is. My brother broke a back spring on his first trapper. I have the knife and hope to repair it for him. My Knife of Alaska tip broke off when my son decided to stick the knife in the cleaning table. So I had to reshape the blade. If you have patience in sharpening and don't abuse the knife, I think you will love it. I have knives made of s90v, 30v, m4, 5160, 1084, 154cm, and many others, but seem to prefer D2. Enjoy the knife. Vance Hinds, Texas Sharp </p>
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</blockquote> Dave, that's good advise but…tag:iknifecollector.com,2013-07-15:3181080:Comment:9014622013-07-15T23:40:32.042ZRobert Burrishttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/RobertBurris
<p>Dave, that's good advise but I just didn't realize the problem for a while. Thanks, for the info.</p>
<p>Dave, that's good advise but I just didn't realize the problem for a while. Thanks, for the info.</p> I believe you'll be quite sat…tag:iknifecollector.com,2013-07-15:3181080:Comment:9013742013-07-15T23:37:05.686ZD alehttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/DaleDavenport
<p style="text-align: center;">I believe you'll be quite satisfied .. I know I am with <a href="http://www.iknifecollector.com/photo/albums/queen-cutlery-company" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mine</a>. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">They hold an edge longer than most of my other knives.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I've never seen rust on any of mine ......... but then, rust doesn't grow on EDC's. <span>They will tarnish quicker than stainless. …</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I believe you'll be quite satisfied .. I know I am with <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.iknifecollector.com/photo/albums/queen-cutlery-company" target="_blank">mine</a>. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">They hold an edge longer than most of my other knives.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I've never seen rust on any of mine ......... but then, rust doesn't grow on EDC's. <span>They will tarnish quicker than stainless. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I've heard the PH in the PH-D2 stamp is for <a rel="nofollow" href="http://petersheattreat.com/" target="_blank">Peter's Heat Treat Inc.</a> i.e. it's not just their use of D2 .. it's HOW they use it ..or.. heat treat it.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">You might want to invest in a diamond file .. I personally have the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://eze-lap.com/" target="_blank">Eze-Lap product</a>.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Queen's done a good job w/ the D2 I have of their's .. I'd be surprised if you're not pleased.</p>
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