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Best pocket size sharpeners that are not too expensive???

First choice for me = anything DMT. I have three double-sided Dia-Folds (2 of the C/F and 1 of the EF/EEF), three of their 'credit card' style hones and even keychain-style hones (called 'Mini Sharp') from them in Coarse and Fine grit. They all work well. The latter two options (credit card & keychain style) aren't very expensive at all - maybe $15 each or less. I carry the three credit cards (C/F/EF) in my wallet everyday and use them often for quick touching up of edges. I first tried a 'Fine' of that type a few years ago and tested it out on a Queen pocketknife blade in D2 steel, completely reprofiling the edge on that blade by hand. Obviously, being such a small hone, it wasn't ideal for that type of job. But it did get the job done, which impressed me, and it verified it'll handle anything I can throw at it in an emergency. I later bought the Coarse and EF to complete my set.

EZE-Lap also has some folding hones of the same general type as DMT's Dia-Folds, called 'Eze-Fold'. They're also quite good. I have a 400/1200 combo and it was priced a good bit lower than what the two-sided DMT will cost (edited).

And, depending on steel type, if it doesn't need diamonds, something like a pocket-sized India stone from Norton is also good. I have a 4" Fine India pocket stone, which is a favorite for simpler steels I use everyday, like 1095/CV or 420HC. Pics of the credit card hones from DMT and the 4" India are below. Also have a small triangular ceramic from Lansky which I use often and like very much - also pictured below.
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If you free hand ...
Than a diamond plate ..
Or a EZE-LAP diamond sharpener ..
& or a ceramic rod .. For many years I used the EZE-LAP and a fine ceramic rod .
 
Aside from my arctic fox pocket stone, I've found the little hone that victorinox sells satisfactory for touching up the basic steels I prefer.
 
I use the Victorinox as well.
Carries easily, just a little bigger than a Sharpie, thought about the size comparison after the picture edit though...
The cover snaps over the ceramics to make for a fairly long handle.
 
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I mainly use Venev 6x1 diamond stones that fit the different guided systems as I like the edge a bit better than diamond plate, but it probably doesn't fit the "not too expensive" criteria. Good for high carbide steels.

For basic steels, I also like the blue ceramic Victorinox one that Barman1 Barman1 posted the pic of above.
 
I have 2 folding dmt,those 3 small pocket credit card sharpeners from dmt ,and victorinox pocket sharpener.Dmt diafolds seem the best out of all those...what about fallkniven ceramic stone,its on sale in local store,pocket ceramic stone,with 2 grits,is it any good?I like that spyderco double stuff ceramic stone,but its not cheap at all nowadays...
 
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Barman1 Barman1 I like yours, but this is the one I was talking about. They come with the Zermatt sheaths. I had Sharp & Fiery Sharp & Fiery make the one in the picture though. That way, if I have my swisschamp (which if I step out the door it's on my belt) I've got at least something to keep a working edge up and running.
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I've got one of those on my key ring and several others stashed in various places. Marked 'Sheffield'. They work very well for a simple grooved 'steel', in spite of the tiny size. Simpler stainless like the Victorinox blades respond well to it, as well as 420HC, etc. :thumbsup:
 
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I've got one of those on my key ring and several others stashed in various places. Marked 'Sheffield'. They work very well for a simple grooved 'steel', in spite of the tiny size. Simpler stainless like the Victorinox blades respond well to it, as well as 420HC, etc. :thumbsup:
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I've been very happy with mine, obviously it takes some time, but I've even used to to keep a machete passably sharp while puttering around and i didn't have a flat file right with me.
 
Ill try ti get one of these mini steels,but the thing is nowadays theyre not that cheap at all...was wondering to get that fallkniven ceramic stone instead ,as its cheaper and maybe better(am not sure) to get than mini steel.I wanted to get that mini steel since long time ago...my most used knives are victorinox,opinels,Mam knives and Moras...that are very easy to sharpen anyways.
 
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