Shark Deluxe Field sharpening kit?

[midge_fodder]

I've been looking into dropping a few pounds into one of these, http://www.sharkdesigns.co.uk/bushc...water_stones/field_sharpening_kit_deluxe.html.
Could Anybody tell me if it is any good, as I must get rid of that new version (insert appropriate 4 letter word here) DC4 of mine.

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

looks a bit of a lump to me. i have one of these

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92039

but now mostly just use one of these

http://www.edenwebshops.co.uk/en/pt...e-shopping&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=UK

 

[robevs73]

I have seen these and they are a big lump of kit that you don't need to carry about with you.
Wet'n'dry on ply boards are good enough for a quick touch up and dirt cheap. If you want to.treat yourself get some DMT Diafolds.

 

[knifefan]

I have seen these and they are a big lump of kit that you don't need to carry about with you.
Wet'n'dry on ply boards are good enough for a quick touch up and dirt cheap. If you want to.treat yourself get some DMT Diafolds.

+1 for the DMT diafolds!!!! If they are good enough for Mr Longstrider - they are good enough for me

 

[midge_fodder]

looks a bit of a lump to me. i have one of these

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=92039

but now mostly just use one of these

http://www.edenwebshops.co.uk/en/pt...e-shopping&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=UK

So with the Double stuff, do you hold it to sharpen or like the Fallkniven DCs tack it down.

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

So with the Double stuff, do you hold it to sharpen or like the Fallkniven DCs tack it down.

I just hold it mate, its a bit longer than the DCs so i find it easier to use, a non slip mat and you could use it on a suitable surface too

 

[Perrari]

Spotted these on ebay this week, 155mm long 50mm wide 25mm thick. 1200/3000 grit. approx 2/3rds of a full size stone.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/380212647821?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

There is also a listing in German for 1000/3000 grit which is a few pounds cheaper.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320621433348?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Either one of these combined with a leather strop would be good and at a fraction of the price.

I have just ordered the 1000/3000g one to try.
Personally I dont mind carrying a larger stone as I can use it for my axe as well. I could not get on with a DC4 I used to have as it was just too small.

As Bare Thrills said an anti slip matt on a suitable surface works well. Can be picked up in pound shops etc.

But basically choose what you think you will be happy with.

 

[sasquatch]

As Perrari says a 1000/3000 is ideal for bushcraft knives, a 6000 is overkill in the field. With a good edge before you go out you won't need to carry anything apart from a strop if using your knife loads. £60 is a lot for something heavy to carry. I strop before going out and my knives are fine. If carving for extended periods I'll bring a strop and compound, they're light and pack down to nothing.

 

[Perrari]

The total price sterling when I paid with Paypal was £11.58 delivered after the euro conversion.. That is an absolute bargain for a combination waterstone of that size..

 

[mountainm]

Small soft Arkansas stone

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SMALL-ARKANSAS-WETSTONE-SHARPENING-STONE-Soft-/280719811454 soft, loose also available cheaper.

£6 all in.

 

[swright81076]

Small soft Arkansas stone

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SMALL-ARKANSAS-WETSTONE-SHARPENING-STONE-Soft-/280719811454 soft, loose also available cheaper.

£6 all in.

Normally I'd push the button on this but swmbo isn't happy about my recent shopping spree.

touched by his noodly appendage

 

[midge_fodder]

Looking at the clock its now pay day, Arkansas or double stuff..... eeny meeny miny mo,.......