Recommend me a flat pocket sharpener..

[Samon]

I'm looking for advice on what flat pocket knife sharpener to get to keep in my pack and to use at home as my last purchase turned out to be shoddy crap.

Specifically my last purchase was the DC4 stone by Fallkniven, the ceramic side of the stone came concave and covered in lumps making it pretty much unusable on knives I didn't mind ruining.

To say I was frustrated was an understatment and after contatcing fallkniven about it they messed me around and claimed I ahd to wait over 4 months before they'd accept it to look at it.

I've also heard this is a very common problem with these stones and found some advice on fixing it.

I've tried grinding the stone to make it flat with moderate results but I want something decent that works out the box.

So.. can anyone recommend me a decent pocket stone that will sharpen most grinds for around £25?

If so, links and experience will be much appreciated!

Thank you for reading chaps!

 

[beenn]

Aldi or Lidl had a diamond rod in the other day that looked good

Also i have an older DC4 thats great, i think the problems are only with the new

 

[Shewie]

Where did you buy the DC4 from? I'd kick off with the retailer rather than wait for Fallkniven to sort their heads out

 

[monkey boy]

Where did you buy the DC4 from? I'd kick off with the retailer rather than wait for Fallkniven to sort their heads out

I agree with this statment

 

[Robbi]

i have one of these that works very well

http://www.alloutdoor.co.uk/knives-...ners/buck-diamond-pocket-sharpening-stone.htm

 

[JonathanD]

Spyderco DoubleStuff.

 

[Samon]

Can't remember the name of the site but it had a deer or stag as the logo.

And I bought it over a year ago now..

I'd buy another if I was garunteed it wasn't poorly finished and was perfectly flat.

 

[demographic]

I have a DMT diafold thing that's lasted well.

 

[Robbi]

what about one of these ? fantatic bit of kit.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw...e&_nkwusc=schrade+old+timer+hone+steel&_rdc=1

 

[decorum]

DMT Dia-sharp is pretty good. Credit card size, so easily stowable

Pic is from the link.

 

[Samon]

The schrade one looks pretty decent!

The site was woodland ways btw, I didn't contact them though as it's fallkniven that make them and dispatch them unusable.

The spyerdo double stuff also seems very good, how does it compare to a functioning dc4?

 

[JonathanD]

The spyerdo double stuff also seems very good, how does it compare to a functioning dc4?

Far superior in every way IMO. Better size too.

 

[bb07]

I have a DMT diafold thing that's lasted well.

This is a great sharpener but would recommend the fine/extra fine if your main use is knives. I've been using these for over twenty years and have yet to wear one out.
Not sure of prices where you are though.
If you don't like having handles you can do what I did to make it more compact

 

[Samon]

Haha can't argue with results like that!

I would do indepth research into it but atm I'm on an iPod not my pc, what's the size of the spydie?

 

[Samon]

@bb07 I thought the diamond ones wouldn't last that long..

Yours has genuinly lasted 20 years? I assumed they were effective but wouldn't last long with regular use, maybe a year or two max..

 

[FGYT]

@bb07 I thought the diamond ones wouldn't last that long..

Yours has genuinly lasted 20 years? I assumed they were effective but wouldn't last long with regular use, maybe a year or two max..

Not all diamond's are equal. I've also been using DMT for 20yrs and wouldn't use any thing else. I do have a DC4 but its not used.
Cheap diamonds can be got at lidel,B&Q etc but it dosnt take long for the grains to come off

I did know a bloke who wore out his DMT set but it took years of daily use. The DMT see guy nearly fell of his perch when told as he had never seen one


ATB
Duncan
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[Ed]

Are the DMT Dia-sharps available in the UK?

Ed

 

[The Big Lebowski]

I have a DMT diafold thing that's lasted well.

Been using the Red/Green combo (fine, extra fine) for a month or two... I love it!

Worth every penny.

 

[3bears]

i have a terribly nasty carbide sharpener by bladetech that puts quick edge on things, it's sharp, but not hair popping.... i keep a DC4 in my bag- but this only comes out if i have time really

 

[decorum]

Are the DMT Dia-sharps available in the UK?

Ed

I've had a sharpening card for a good few years and I'm fairly sure that I bought it at MachineMart ~ but they don't seem to be listed on their web site . Axminster have a few different versions listed though .