Diamond rods for v rod sharpener?

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I’ve been using an Idahone V rod sharpener for about 5 years and really like it. I’m starting to get into the super steels(m4, m390, etc) and from what I’ve read, diamond is preferable for those.

Idahone doesn’t make diamond rods, but I found these from Lansky & AG russel.
They don’t give any info on them(other than Lansky recommending them for kitchen knives).
You reckon these will work okay?

https://lansky.com/products/9-diamond-sharp-stick-2/

https://agrussell.com/knife/A-G-Russell-V-Sharpener-Ceramic--CS94

Am I on the right trail here guys or should I be going in a different direction?
I’ve grown pretty attached to my idahone and would love to keep it as my primary sharpener but I’m open to trying a different system.

Many thanks in advance.
 
hauntedhouse said:
I’ve been using an Idahone V rod sharpener for about 5 years and really like it. I’m starting to get into the super steels(m4, m390, etc) and from what I’ve read, diamond is preferable for those.

Idahone doesn’t make diamond rods, but I found these from Lansky & AG russel.
They don’t give any info on them(other than Lansky recommending them for kitchen knives).
You reckon these will work okay?

https://lansky.com/products/9-diamond-sharp-stick-2/

https://agrussell.com/knife/A-G-Russell-V-Sharpener-Ceramic--CS94

Am I on the right trail here guys or should I be going in a different direction?
I’ve grown pretty attached to my idahone and would love to keep it as my primary sharpener but I’m open to trying a different system.

Many thanks in advance.
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I also have an idahone sharpener, so i may be able to help you. Keep it, and buy some diamond rods from A G russell. This is what i did, and now have a fairly complete sharpening set. Get the A G ones, because they are the same length as the idahone. The lansky are a lot shorter. Just a tip, go slowly and lightly with the diamond rods, then go over to the idahone. You can clean the diamond rods with, the erazor, or just wash them in dishwashing liquid, just make sure you dry them properly. If you need any help just ask me.
 
cudgee said:
I also have an idahone sharpener, so i may be able to help you. Keep it, and buy some diamond rods from A G russell. This is what i did, and now have a fairly complete sharpening set. Get the A G ones, because they are the same length as the idahone. The lansky are a lot shorter. Just a tip, go slowly and lightly with the diamond rods, then go over to the idahone. You can clean the diamond rods with, the erazor, or just wash them in dishwashing liquid, just make sure you dry them properly. If you need any help just ask me.
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cudgee cudgee Awesome, thank you so much buddy! Those are the ones I’ll get.

I was reading reviews on the diamond rods for the spyderco sharpmaker and almost everyone mentioned to go VERY easy on the pressure, so I made note to do that with these as well.
On my Idahone fine rods, when putting my finishing edge on I don’t use any pressure, I just let the knife barely touch it and slowly fall.
I figured I’d do the same for the diamond rods too.
 
hauntedhouse said:
cudgee cudgee Awesome, thank you so much buddy! Those are the ones I’ll get.

I was reading reviews on the diamond rods for the spyderco sharpmaker and almost everyone mentioned to go VERY easy on the pressure, so I made note to do that with these as well.
On my Idahone fine rods, when putting my finishing edge on I don’t use any pressure, I just let the knife barely touch it and slowly fall.
I figured I’d do the same for the diamond rods too.
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:thumbsup:. If i can give you a suggestion, get the A G Russell diamond rods as the set, not just 2 rods, it is better value buying the set. You get 2 rods in a walnut container, so you can store them and protect them, and the set is not that much more expensive.
 
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