A decent sharpener to carry in the field

[norfolkjohn]

The search is on ! ! I am looking for a really good sharpener (pocket sized to carry in the field) diamond or ceramic
i am no expert but i am sure someone out there can Recommend what to get.
Am not looking to spend a vast amount of money.
but one that puts a good edge.
Any advice appreciated.

 

[mountainm]

DMT sharpmaker Dia fold if you have some cash to splash
Gatco ceramic (or Diamond if you can find it) tri-seps if you're on a budget.

Benefit of the gatco is it will do serrations, points and hooks too.

M

 

[Shewie]

I'd say DC4 but new ones are supposed to be naff, it's looking like the DMT or one of the mini wetstone sets on here

 

[Robbi]

try and get one of these, cracking bits of kit

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-SCH...298?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a1550154a

 

[sako75]

Try www.sharkdesigns.co.uk they have a pocket set of water stones with carry case plus pocket strop for 54 pounds imo a good buy .

 

[Barn Owl]

You say pocket size but what about the Lansky turn box 2 or 4 rod sharpeners.

They would fit in a large jacket pocket and have the advantage of the preset angles.

 

[robevs73]

DMT diafolds get my vote but wet and dry stuck to ply is cheap and just as good.

 

[Siberianfury]

spyderco doublestuff, gets it very sharp and doesnt scuff up your grinds

 

[Leonidas]

Schrade old timer's are excellent field sharpeners.


Tom

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

Anther here for the double stuff, and the sheath can be used as a strop too.

 

[BillyBlade]

Very happy doublestuff user here also, got mine from Lurch at a great discunt. He might have some left?

 

[lannyman8]

i just use cheepey shop dimond hones/stones, " 1 1/2 by 3 1/2 " does the job for me and only £1.99 for 2, no bother if you mislay one now or then....

 

[ged]

Agreed with Lannyman, for something that's going to get lugged about in your pack, dropped in the mud, lost in a stream etc. get a small, light, cheap stone. Or pick one up off the ground when you get there.

 

[birdbrain57]

Has anyone tried the DMT minisharp from heinnie haynes. According to the first customer review they are bigger than they look in the picture and are less than halfthe price of the diafold.

 

[mountainm]

Has anyone tried the DMT minisharp from heinnie haynes. According to the first customer review they are bigger than they look in the picture and are less than halfthe price of the diafold.

If money is a problem then I recommend the Gatco Tri-Seps. I've managed to get all my knives to shaves sharp with my ceramic.
http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/Gatco_Tr...urrency=GBP&country=GBR&SelectedBundle=168471

There is also a diamond version available for the impatient.

 

[bb07]

Has anyone tried the DMT minisharp from heinnie haynes. According to the first customer review they are bigger than they look in the picture and are less than halfthe price of the diafold.

I've used them but find them too small for most uses, preferring the diafolds instead.
Here's the mini-sharp dimensions
Mini-Sharp® Sharpener | DMT® - Diamond Machining Technology

 

[Gill]

Schrade old timer's are excellent field sharpeners.


Tom

Thats what i have Tom ,they are great.

 

[Jacknife]

I use one of these : http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kitchen-Devils-Lifestyle-Super-Sharpener/dp/B0012B4EYE
They work OK for me on my SAK's but you do need to use them carefully or you will scratch the hell out of your blade.
There is a bit of a knack to it. I turn them upside down and resting them on the edge run it back and forth...but not too hard.
Best practise on an old knife before you use one on your better knives.

 

[salad]

spyderco doublestuff for me

 

[Hellz]

I use a DC4 that I've had for years, shame that the new versions don't have a good reputation as it's such a useful little package. They do crop up second hand from time to time though.

I even use the DC4 at home for the kitchen knives when I can't be bothered to get the Sharpmaker out, then finish on a fine ceramic kitchen 'steel.'

~Patrick