CRKT Voc Piet 6.5" Liner Lock Knife w/ Satin Finish (Black) Expired

Each to their own, but I have a different take.

I have two RAT 1 knives, one in AUS 8 and one in D2. Even though D2 is often considered to be a "better" steel, in everyday use I see little difference between the two.

When I'm sharpening I can tell that the D2 is harder and the blade stays sharp slightly longer, but in every day use there isn't much difference between them for me other than the D2 being more prone to rust.

It is good to know, but it can also be misleading, especially to those who don't know the difference between different knife steel options. D2 does have better edge retention than budget offerings like AUS8 and 8Cr13MoV, but edge retention isn't the only important factor to consider: It's also more prone to rust, is more brittle, and is more difficult to sharpen. For a budget EDC knife, rust resistance, durability, and ease of sharpening would all be huge benefits, especially to someone buying their first knife, or who didn't know the difference.