D2 folder

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I was wondering if there are any decent folders under $100 that use very wear resistant stainless steel such as D2. I already have a beefy fixed blade in 1095 and a multi tool in 154cm and would like a really sharp folding knife to add to my collection. I will sacrifice toughness for edge holding albilities.

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The griptillians look nice but i don't like coated blades. I see the ritter version is not coated and looks really nice. I'd still like to see if there are more cheaper alternatives.

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The Kershaw Junkyard Dog II Composite (model #1725CB) that I just picked up has an edge made of D2, with the rest of the blade being Sandvik 13C26. It's as sharp as any knife I've ever handled and is a very beefy folder. I believe it's average street/online price is about $60-70. I picked up a "factory second" at the local gunshow for $40. G-10 handle, liner-lock, heavy-duty construction, good looks, shaving-sharp out of the box, and a D2 edge. Pretty cool.
 
The junkyard dog II, the 1660cb leek and the d2 dozier all look good. What's the best?
 
Benchmade also makes the Griptilian in plain edges and partially serrated 154CM without coatings. I have 3 mini-grips: The Cabela's D2 with a green handle and black blade, the standard in 154CM with a polished satin blade, and the Doug Ritter S30V with the black coated blade. The Ritter is my EDC. I have to say, I like the Griptilian better than any pocketknife I've ever carried. The smoothness of the Axis lock was amazing to me. I retired some great knives to carry my Ritter Mini-Grip: A small Sebenza 21, a Spyderco Native 3, a Spyderco Centofante 3, a Spyderco Terzoula custom, a Harsey T1 with beautiful rosewood handles, and my black BSA Victorinox Huntsman.
 
I like the dozier Kabar d2 folder but i've read that it has been discontinued. Was it recently discontinued because some places are still selling them.
 
I have a Queen in D2, and it is both a really good knife, and a beautiful thing to carry around.
 
Wow I was just looking at some of Queens offerings and they seem way too cheap for D2 knives. They have some fixed blade D2 hunting knives with micarta handles for $50ish!!!. They also have a bunch of D2 pocket knives for decent prices, although i don't know if they are locking.

Is Queen Cutlery the real deal or are they junk, because i might just do some splurging if they're good.

Thanks everyone for their suggestions!!!
 
I have several Queen folders in D2, they are the real deal. They sometimes do not come with the best edge on them from the factory, but they can be sharpened.

It depends on the model to tell if they are lockblades or not.

One of my favorites is the #3L Lockblade, a "remake" of the classic Remington R1306 folding hunter.

D2 and Amber Carved Stag Bone
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Spyderco Endura in ZDP-189. If you want really excellent edge retention, try out ZDP. With 3% carbon at 64-65 HRc, it is amazing. It's not nearly as "chippy" as one might imagine, either.
 
Queen is the real deal, and they are worth every penny. I love mine. Been riding in my pocket every day this week.

Classy stuff.
 
Queen Cutlery knives are definitely the real deal. Very good. Schatt & Morgan is the higher end product line.

Plan on spending some time to sharpen them properly when you get them.

For fixed blades, Dozier knives are the Real Deal! Primo quality!
 
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