Thanks to those that took the time to explain. I went down the blade forums rabbit hole and will probably stick with a new Grohmann or Buck.
It is crazy how popular 420HC is for most of the big reputable knife manufacturers. I have a set in my pack made in China from Outdoor Edge. I bought them in a pinch many years ago and as much as I thought I would hate them, I really don't. They came with an idiot proof little sharpener and with a handful of swipes in the field you can shave with these things.
I really like the sound of the D2 but it is old school too I guess, according to the experts. It sounds an awful lot like my high carbon Grohmann.
Some of the makers on the forums are also going back to the older steels because their customers can not sharpen them. I love sharpening knives but I don't want to make a career out of it.
Anyway, I love leather boots, wool coats and classic cartridges. I guess I am just too old to buy into the super steel hype.
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