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I have made more knives out of D2 and O1 than any other metal. D2 is an extremely hard metal after heat treat, but RC 61 isn't the best target hardness, 59-60 is where you want to be. Since it is a pre-made knife you do not have control over its hardness, but I would guess that you will get between 59-60. You can buy some diamond swiss files if you want to file a pattern and like Damon said I would not use a dremel as the possibility of it jumping on you is a real problem. I know because I've tried it. You have to clamp stops onto the blade so you can't jump and it becomes more trouble than it's worth.
Good luck with your attempt at making a good knife. D2 is a great steel to use for knives and will hold an edge like you won't believe and I would suggest you buy a diamond sharpener as it takes a long time to sharpen at 59-60 on regular stones.
Last edited by jimmontg; 12-03-2016 at 03:13 AM.
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