Diamond Benchstones FTW!

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I finally got the DMT set, XC,C,F,XF today. My little Becker BK-11 has never been sharper, and my kitchen knives are pushcutting newsprint. Me likey.:D Now I am on to getting my strop set up, and trying to get ahold of the UF sharpmaker rod.

I am also interested to see how things go as the stones get broken in,(not to mention my technique getting better!.):D

It will also be interesting to see how the longevity of the edge compares to the relatively toothy edge I was putting on before.

I ended up with the 6x2 stones, which are a bit small, but I think that because of the rubber feet, you are able to use all the available space on the stone. They actually feel a little bigger than my 6x2 Norton stone, which is usually sliding all over the table when I try to work with it.
 
Actually, I think you will get a more toothy edge with diamond (assuming you were using ceramic before.) Ceramic produces a finer edge than diamond which is more aggressive. Not that it matters a whole lot (at least to me.)

I think the 6x2 stones help you to produce a finer edge. Each time you pass the blade, you spend less time on every part of it. If you spend more time on the stone (per pass), then you're going to raise up a bigger burr. Of course, this is all speaking at the microscopic level. But I think that you can get a finer edge with a 6x2 stone because of this.

And yes, the rubber feet are great. The only thing is that the stones are a bit low off the table (I'm guessing yours are the Diasharps with the continuous diamond surface.) To remedy this, I either put them on top of my sharpmaker or the 6x2x1.5 block I made out of wood. I put rubber feet on both of these, too, so that they don't slide.

Enjoy.
 
They had the 'holes' in them, so they sit higher (I think) than the Diasharps.

As far as toothy, I was using DMT Diafolds before, so it was considerably more difficult to get the edge even. I assume that I was leaving parts of the edge untouched, or at varying angles, and then using a blue ceramic to finish it. It is tough to say what I had before, but whatever it was... I like this MUCH better. :D
 
Its easy to make a stone holder from most any piece of wood . Which would help the Norton or the diamond during sharpening from moving and give more finger clearance .
I would think a 2X6" stone is still a 2X6" stone and one would spend more time on it than say a 3X10" . Just me your mileage may vary . DM
 
DM, your absolutely right. I just noticed that the stone was easier to use without it sliding around. Yep, still a 2x6 though. :)
 
Depending on your technique, you may want to try a wedge shaped holder. I find that they help me maintain a more consistent angle.

I would bet that your edges will seem to last less time as your expectations for sharpness and ability to achieve it are now heightened;) Before I was any good at sharpening, my edges lasted years between "sharpenings"...now that I put on polished edges, I find myself "needing" to touch them up every couple days LOL...it is a slippery slope my friend!
 
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