Keep in mind, also, it's not just a question of D2 steel (we talking D2 or CPM-D2?). Different makers have different heat treatments and end up with different hardness points, steel strucutre, and carbide sizes. Many D2 steels can end up hard and with large carbides. This can make D2 a bit trickier to get a really smooth razor edge with. But that may not be a problem for most general tasks. (Image removed from quote.)Like you, I don't find D2 to be a big problem and really like it for a knife steel. I prefer CPM-D2, but have an older Bob Dozier knife that isn't CPM steel, and it is fantastic, but Bob Dozier is well known for working with D2. I certainly wouldn't discourage anybody from trying D2 steel. It's a great cutting steel, but may not be a great prying steel, and can be prone to chipping.
Btw, Ontario Rat 2 in D2 is super awesome, and I really mean SUPER awesome!
I could be wrong but I think Crucible stopped making CPM D2 at least five years ago.