Metal question

[KentuckyWolf]

440c or D2? Which would you choose for a hunting knife (skinning and processing)?

[KentuckyWolf]

Follow up questions...where to find stabilized bocote scales?

Looking to make a knife or set to match my bow.

[Pine]

I personally prefer D-2. It has more chrome and will hold an edge a little better.
Although it is a little harder to sharpen.

[Gdpolk]

I’d do D2. As for the bacote, just google some in sizes you want. If you can’t find the exact figure your after already stabilized then have it sent to K&G and they can do a great job for you. They are kind of an industry standard for stabilization work.

[KentuckyWolf]

Sounds like D2 has the votes. Going to try to make a couple of new knives to match my new bow. I’ve done a couple hidden tang knives before but going to try to make a couple of flat tangs.