DMT whetstone for “scrubbing in” blades

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I want to get a new stone for “scrubbing in” blades that haven’t been sharpened in years (from friends / neighbors).
(I gotta say, I like the “scrubbing in” term – first ran across it in Jurantich’s book.)
I will also use this for re-profiling.

Anyone know where I can get a decent price on a 8 inch DMT Diamond whetstone (model W8C)? Smoky Mountain Knife Works carries a lot of DMT stuff but they only have the 6-inch whetstones.

Any help would be appreciated.

--SAK
 
I know Knifecenter.com has them. Also try Knivesplus.com, I think they do too. It isn't currently listed on their website, but they have had them in the past, call them at 800-687-6202.
 
I like DMT stones, but you are better off with a x-coarse waterstone + lapping compound for that type of work. Faster than the x-coarse DMT and *much* cheaper. Lee Valley has a wide selection of stones.

-Cliff
 
For around $70.00 you can usually find a belt sander at Home Depot. That is what I use for blades that haven't been sharpened in a 'long' time. When I go down to the local soup kitchen the knives have been use intensely for a couple months. I can sharpen 50 knives in 3 hours using a belt sander for rough work. I use a 4"x36" model intended for wood working, because it was cheap. It does the job. It would take me at least 4x as long to use a bench hone.
 
Cliff,
Now you have me interested (“much cheaper”). I looked at Lee Valley and their coarsest waterstones (listed under “Japanese Waterstones") are:
  • 200X Silicone Carbide
  • 250X/1000X combo utility stone
  • 800X stone
I have never used waterstones. Which of the above would be the best for scrubbing in and re-profiling? (I assume the lapping compound is used to keep the stone flat and is not part of the sharpening process?)

Lambertiana and Swede,
Thank you for the links. I will check them out. I should have thought about Cutlery Shoppe. I have ordered stuff from them before.

Jeff,
Good idea. I have been pondering a belt sander for some time but I am not ready to make the jump into powered stuff yet. I like sharpening by hand without powered assistance.
Eventually I am going to attempt to making my own knives. I think I'll get a belt sander then.
 
The 200 SiC, use the lapping compound on the stone initially to speed up the sharpening time. Once the shape is as desired remove the lapping compound and just use the stone itself.

-Cliff
 
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