Decent diamond stone setup??

[FrankieJ*DWM_EDC]

Hey BF got a question for whoever’s willing to help. I’m trying to get into freehand sharpening and want to find an affordable and decent starter setup that I can add to and not have to just throw out and move on. Was looking at a DMT 6”Diasharp set up comes with 2 double sided stones extra corse/corse; and fine/extra fine. Or the worksharp guided system with the diamond plates and ceramic hone(will probably grab the upgrade kit with extra diamonds, and strop). Anybody use both or either of these? Or know of other set ups I should be considering? I have the worksharp belt system (not the KO edition), and the Lansky ceramic angle system, and don’t really trust either of these on my higher end steels and I’m rough on blades so usually have to get chips out/reprofile my blades. Which is where the worksharp can shine but also ends up removing a lot of metal, and can only be set to 20* and 25* which is no good for Spyderco and don’t really wanna send them back to CO for sharpening want to be able to do it myself.

 

[Eli Chaps]

DMT makes good stuff, as do others. But on a budget and still good quality, check out the Ultra Sharp combination stone. I personally recommend 8" stones as I just think they give me more flexibility but lots of folks do use 6" or even smaller.

I would also get a universal stone holder.

Not sure what steels you're working with but the Baryonyx Manticore hogs off material pretty fast. @FortyTwoBlades can help there.

A Sharpie is also your friend.

You might also consider trying to match steels to tasks and save on the chipping.

 

[FrankieJ*DWM_EDC]

DMT makes good stuff, as do others. But on a budget and still good quality, check out the Ultra Sharp combination stone. I personally recommend 8" stones as I just think they give me more flexibility but lots of folks do use 6" or even smaller.

I would also get a universal stone holder.

Not sure what steels you're working with but the Baryonyx Manticore hogs off material pretty fast. @FortyTwoBlades can help there.

A Sharpie is also your friend.

You might also consider trying to match steels to tasks and save on the chipping.

Thanks for the help brotha, working with M390, 20CV, M4, S30V, S35VN and D2. S30V is what usually ends up Chipping on me got a nice chip near the tip of my Shaman. And it’s been bugging the hell out of me. And I got a couple other knives that need some attention. As far as right steel for the job I work construction and carry a knife everyday and use it when needed there’s always something that comes up and can’t really plan ahead try to use My M4 Freek when I know something gnarly is gonna come up.

 

[tinfoil hat timmy]

DMT is great.

 

[Baron Mind]

My advice: Learn stone in hand sharpening. Being able to freehand on edge pro size stones opens you up to so many more options.

OCB Venev stones, Diamond Matrix stones, and resin or metallic bonded diamond stones from gritomatic/practical sharpening are all greap options.

 

[Alberta Ed]

I've used DMTs for 3+ decades and never wore one out (note: clean occasionally with BreakFree CLP to lift out the swarf). Gave my 6" ones to my BIL when I got the 10" red/green bench stone and a DiaSharp Ultra Coarse 220 grit. Recently got the DuoBase holder which makes a big difference, holds the hones perfectly.

 

[MtnHawk1]

I’m rough on blades so usually have to get chips out/reprofile my blades.

I can hog off metal much more quickly with the 60 grit Baryonyx Manticore Eli Chaps mentioned than either of my 120 or 140 grit diamond plates. This is at least in part because I can use more pressure with Sic or AlOx stones than diamond.

I suggest that you determine if you want coarse or fine edges so you don't waste money buying high grit stones you might not need.

 

[FrankieJ*DWM_EDC]

I suggest that you determine if you want coarse or fine edges so you don't waste money buying high grit stones you might not need.

Thanks for the info bro. And I’m definitely not one for mirror edges I just like a good sharp working edge, that’s got a nice bite to it for grabbing into zip ties, strapping, pallet wrap and the like. Mirror edges look cool, but a nice working edge gets the job done.

 

[MtnHawk1]

Thanks for the info bro. And I’m definitely not one for mirror edges I just like a good sharp working edge, that’s got a nice bite to it for grabbing into zip ties, strapping, pallet wrap and the like. Mirror edges look cool, but a nice working edge gets the job done.

I made a friend happy when I gave him some high grit stones I shouldn't have bought.