Anyone used these?? Diamond whet stones

[RE8ELD0G]

Hey folks
im in dire need of a sharpening implement for my knives, something small and light enough to be carried in my pack when out walking.
I was looking at a DC4 but they are a bit pricey.
I found these on the Bay and decided for the price they should be no harm trying them out.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321114589790?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Has anyone got some or tried them......how do you rate them?

Should i just bite the bullet and get a DC4.
Or maybe something else. Any suggestions?

Thanks

Martin

 

[Tank]

how much as your hammock?

 

[JonathanD]

Bite the bullet and get a DC4. Or even better, a Spyderco Doublestuff.

 

[JonathanD]

Actually, what sort of edge do you have on your knife?

 

[RE8ELD0G]

Actually, what sort of edge do you have on your knife?

Eeeerrrrrr...................................a blunt one...................???????

No idea, i have a couple of moras, some muti-tools and a cheapy for battening.
So i would guess they are just flat grinds????

Will take a look at the doublestuff....

 

[JonathanD]

With flat grinds, I found this a really cheap but effective sharpener....

http://www.raymears.com/Bushcraft_Product/807-RWS-Quick-Sharp-Knife-Sharpener/


I wasn't really a fan of that sort of sharpening system, but it's proven itself over the last four years and it's my main field sharpener for my full flat knives, or for putting a micro bevel on scandi grinds such as your Mora's.

 

[RE8ELD0G]

I was looking at them but a lot of reviews say they are naff and its better to have a stone and learn to sharpen properly.
I will defo need to learn how to do it with a stone, only ever used a kitchen sharpener lol

 

[JonathanD]

It's definitely better to have a stone for the proper upkeep of your blade, but for touching up in the field, it's perfect. Especially for full flat grinds. For SAKs and small folders it is good enough to use as a main sharpener. For the upkeep of scandi grins, then you really do need a benchstone ideally coupled with a flat stone like the DC4 or Doublestuff.

 

[BushBob]

The cheap uncontinuous diamond stones tend to be too rough to get a good edge. If you do get one go for a DMT.

Unless you're quite skilled (which I'm not) it's difficult to get a consistent angle with a flat stone. A V sharpening system is much easier to get consistent results from. I have a Lansky four rod box and am very pleased with it. Spiderco also make one which is very good too.

Cheers,

Bob

 

[petrochemicals]

dc3 ?

www.woodland-ways.co.uk/buy-online-fallkniven-dc3-diamondceramic-sharpening-stone-189.html

 

[jaemmerson]

I got a cheap little GI sharpening stone from the Bushcraft Store to supplement my DC4 in the field and it works quite well. You won't quite have the cutting power of a light sabre with it but if you want that, get the DC4. Better than the little edge sharpeners in my opinion as you can use it with more stuff.


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[jaemmerson]

+1 on the DC3 too, good call


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[RE8ELD0G]

Thanks guys, i had already pulled the trigger on the little diamond stones.
They came and are exactly what i expected, small and fairly naff. But they did help me re grind my old "fury" knife.
I had been using a V kitchen sharpener on it for years and had really buggered the scandi grind.
But its now back and pretty sharp, still some work to do on it but its better than its been for years.

I have now also got a DC4 and its very good. got my blunt Mora shaving sharp in just a few mins.

 

[Jonbodthethird]

Thanks guys, i had already pulled the trigger on the little diamond stones.
They came and are exactly what i expected, small and fairly naff. But they did help me re grind my old "fury" knife.
I had been using a V kitchen sharpener on it for years and had really buggered the scandi grind.
But its now back and pretty sharp, still some work to do on it but its better than its been for years.

I have now also got a DC4 and its very good. got my blunt Mora shaving sharp in just a few mins.

You can sharpen my knife then! Tar! In advance!


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[petrochemicals]

could you tell me a little of the ease of use please, like the fineness of the grind, and the speed. For example, does it finish the edge to smooth, and how big a knick could you grind out of an edge in 15 minutes or how much metal how fast.

It is a diamond ceramic,so it should take on very hard stuff quickly, whilst being a fine grain ?

 

[RE8ELD0G]

Can really tell you much as im new to this sharpening thing.
It is diamond on one side and ceramic on the other and from the little use i put it through last night to re finish my mora after carving a spoon, it works really well.
Sorry but thats about all i can say.

 

[Tracker NTS-054]

Well I've had a DC4 for a few years now and it really does get better with age!! The more you use it 1)the better you get at the technique 2) the better the edge as the stone becomes more worn and IMO it gives a nicer finish ...

I wouldn't want to use it with anything larger than a mora maybe and using the diamond side it can remove Knicks (the medium sized ones from hitting bone when butchering) in 10 minutes or more

The two sides of mine came apart in the winter when I was using it in very cold conditions--- the glue probably failed as it was cold and I was wedging the stone into a notch in a stick for stability... However it was very easily fixed at home with some gorilla glue and is practically the same product again.. The two plates aren't as well aligned (about 0.5mm off the vertical plane but not really noticeable) but there are no glue marks/mess

I originally bought it from Woodlore, and it came in a nice leather pouch which was a nice touch...


Hope this helps, Lewis