Diamond pencil sharpeners

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I rec'd one of those diamond pencil sized sharpeners for xmas 2 years ago and never used it. well i have but i wasnt too impressed with it. how do you guys sharpen a knife using one. it has a rounded edge and a flat edge and is small. the size of a pen. are they even worth having around?
 
I think you're describing an item I've had around for years. Does it have a cap with a clip, and a groove for fishhooks, too? If so, it's too small for real sharpening, but it is good for cleaning up a ding or chip when you don't have anything larger handy.

There are also larger diamond rod sharpeners that can do a better job, but they take more skill than a flat stone. I have one that tapers to the tip, and it's great for sharpening serrations.
 
I actually DO use the same one you have (well it's probably the same one, sounds like it at least)

for the record, I extend it fully and use it to sharpen my hatchet, it's all about holding it properly and using an arcing sweep across the edge. I could see it being used on a pocket knife in a similar fashion, but the hardest part would be getting the right angle.

I'v gotten a lot of use out of mine, it's lighter and smaller than a Mill bastard file.

mill bastard file link
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00002N5M5
 
Esav Benyamin said:
I think you're describing an item I've had around for years. Does it have a cap with a clip, and a groove for fishhooks, too? If so, it's too small for real sharpening, but it is good for cleaning up a ding or chip when you don't have anything larger handy.

There are also larger diamond rod sharpeners that can do a better job, but they take more skill than a flat stone. I have one that tapers to the tip, and it's great for sharpening serrations.
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yep thats the one.. aint worth a damn imo lol.. but you are talking to an absolute rookie when it comes to sharpening knives. i am going to take the time to learn.. it does seem that the hardest part is the angle in which you sharpen it. i use it to sharpen my small pocket knives. i have had no luck with them. if anything i dull them. do you spit or use oil on a diamond sharpener (like the one i have) or do you just sharpen them dry?
 
I do all my sharpening dry. The angle is the key, keeping it consistent on both sides. That little sharpener may be too narrow and too fine to do the job, especially for a beginner.

One of my favorites is this fine/coarse DMT DiaFold. It opens like a butterfly knife with a fine diamond stone on one side and a coarse on the other. The surface is large enough for real work, even on fairly large blades, and it's perfect for a small pocket knife.

Once you get the edge under control with a good stone like the DiaFold, you will find it easier to maintain with that little rod.
 
I had one too, and I used it only for emergency edge repairs on the road when I don't have anything else handy. Mine was pretty coarse, so it would totally scratch up and ruin the edge finish.

The easiest way to sharpen using this thing is by holding it as if it's a honing steel. Since it doesn't have a guard, make sure you hold it in a reverse grip.
 
For a moment there I thought you were saying a diamond sharpener for pencils lol.

Are you referring to something like this?
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Awesome for a B.O.B bag or survival kit when going light, just to pop the edge back.
 
Roger,Yes, thats what I have and they work great.But it took some using it to become competent.For guys learning get the clamp and angle gadgets or a 2X6" stone.These are easier to learn with.DM
 
Roger999 said:
For a moment there I thought you were saying a diamond sharpener for pencils lol.

Are you referring to something like this?
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yep thats the one.. it scratches the snot out of my blade. not that really matters bc i use my knives but i wasnt expecting it. ill practice with it more and thanks for the DM link as well.i like that sharpener..
 
This is very much like the EZE Lap sportsmens steel that I've used for over ten years in the field. The trick is a light touch. If you use it like a chef's steel it's much easier to be successful since that technique requires a lighter touch. If you can't do that then try using figure eight patterns with your honing, again with a very light touch.
 
Native Justice said:
This is very much like the EZE Lap sportsmens steel that I've used for over ten years in the field. The trick is a light touch. If you use it like a chef's steel it's much easier to be successful since that technique requires a lighter touch. If you can't do that then try using figure eight patterns with your honing, again with a very light touch.
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gotcha,



anyone happen to video themselves sharpening with this type of sharpener?
 
I have a Carson city eezy lap and It go on river with me when I work.As a guide I do a lot of cooking.The companys I work with never have sharp knives in there kits.is With this sharpener I can put a working edge on the knives.Also really good for sharpening hooks
 
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