DMT folding pocket sharpeners(who likes these?)

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Couple of these are the only tools Ive been using for past year for sharpening,at home or in the field.Few strokes on coarse and medium and that's all I need for shaving sharp toothy edge that cuts like laser(sometimes it even whittles the hair after some stropping on back of palm).No mess,no oil or water,and it easily stores in your pocket.Sharpened s30v,154cm,12c27,aus8 ,1095 with ease.Who else likes these?I have few water stones,few Norton oil stones,belt sander and sharpmaker.I use the belt sander just for major regrinding and reprofiling on new knives.What are your results with these?Is there any need to get fine and extra fine dmt stones?
 
I haven't tried the folding stones but even though I really don't like the DMT Aligner I do like there diamond hones. I'm using the KME now and love it but I'm still using the DMT aligner diamond hones on the KME, they don't exactly fit but I found a way, looking for a better way to make them work right now.
 
I've had the dmt magna guide system for about a month now. Still working on my freehand skills but I love the diafolds. Very handy and compact sharpeners.
 
I like them too, however I prefer a somewhat longer stone. My all time favourite currently is the 6 inch dotted bench stone from DMT. It is light, I can hold it safely in my one hand without risking my fingers.
 
I have some economic water stones from the past, picked up some natural sediment stones from local peddlers, but nowadays my primary system is DMT Credit Cards, DMT Diafold EF & EEF, Taidea fold C & F. If the knife has dropped heel that the Taidea can reach, I use that for bevel reset. Otherwise, DMT Credit Cards C, F & EF would be used. I also have an old worn EEF (4"x1") and finishing can be EEF or Spyderco UF rod.

Sorry for the long winded answer, but yes, I use them & like them.
It is also because big knives are rare, mainly I deal with pocket knives and some simple steel kitchen knives, so my primary method is stone in one hand, knife in the other.

You may notice duplicates in EF & EEF. Once rebevelled, the most I use to bring back the edge is EF. Rarely there's need to go lower in my use.
So by duplicates (one old/worn), it yields smoother scratch pattern.
 
I'm a big fan of Dmt stones,the aligner set up works well for me.Stick a 6000 grit tape on the eef stone to get a polished edge.
 
They work great. I keep a few in my pack (EC, C. F), and know that I can do whatever is necessary in the field. For home sharpening, I prefer my KME or a larger stone.
 
I have been using these DMT Dia-Folds for close to 20 years now.

I think that they are some of the best sharpeners around, quite reasonable in price, very durable, very portable and versatile too.

One quick tip for those new to sharpening with smaller stone systems:

When sharpening larger blades on small stones, sharpen the blade in sections by overlapping the strokes across it.

Instead of trying to "sweep" the blade all the way across the normal way.

It is much easier to do it this way.
 
I have 4 of the dotted DMT stones in different grits. I use them with my kme sharpener, the stones were just a bit too long so I simply cut them down with a hacksaw. Very easy to do, I just turn the cut end towards the back so it never contacts the blade.
 
Chris "Anagarika";15759141 said:
I have some economic water stones from the past, picked up some natural sediment stones from local peddlers, but nowadays my primary system is DMT Credit Cards, DMT Diafold EF & EEF, Taidea fold C & F. If the knife has dropped heel that the Taidea can reach, I use that for bevel reset. Otherwise, DMT Credit Cards C, F & EF would be used. I also have an old worn EEF (4"x1") and finishing can be EEF or Spyderco UF rod.

Sorry for the long winded answer, but yes, I use them & like them.
It is also because big knives are rare, mainly I deal with pocket knives and some simple steel kitchen knives, so my primary method is stone in one hand, knife in the other.

You may notice duplicates in EF & EEF. Once rebevelled, the most I use to bring back the edge is EF. Rarely there's need to go lower in my use.
So by duplicates (one old/worn), it yields smoother scratch pattern.
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Not long winded at all.. This is good stuff Man, you need to realize newer members can benefit from your experience. Keep up the good work friend.
Russ
 
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