EdgeTek Sharpeners

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Hello, I was hoping to start a discussion on Buck's new line of sharpening tools.

I just got the EdgeTek dual flat pocket stone. It has 325 grit/750grit on either side. Cost was under $20. I think it is a very good price for a pocket diamond stone. The diamond surfaces look sufficiently uniform and the plastic sheath is serviceable, though may crack with time.

My measurements are 3-15/16" long by 1-1/4" wide by 0.050" thick (99.5 mm x 31 mm x 1.25 mm). Weight is 1-1/4 oz., or 36 grams. It is truly a pocket friendly size and weight. I think it is big enough for most sharpening jobs. It can be laid flat on a table, or held in hand, depending on your style and the tool being sharpened.

I used it to clean up the edge of my Henkels chef's knife (of regular cutlery stainless steel), which had small chips. The 325 grit was actually too coarse for a sharpened blade, and the 750 did a fast job of leaving behind a usable edge. I did use ceramic rods to further refine the edge. I can see using the 325 grit to work on axes and machetes. After use, it is recommend to wash the stone with water.

This was money well spent. I love small items that are just big enough to get the job done. The EdgeTek pocket diamond stone feels like a quality product with versatility to serve me well for a long time.

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I have been eyeing the 2 benchstones..... do you thing the 325 grit one would be good for reprofiling an edge? Or is it too aggressive?
 
DesertChris said:
I have been eyeing the 2 benchstones..... do you thing the 325 grit one would be good for reprofiling an edge? Or is it too aggressive?
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I think you want something aggressive for re-profiling, so yeah, at least the 325 grit.
 
Those are loosely referred to as credit card sharpeners as they can fit in the wallet. I use a DMT coarse 325 grit to touch up my blades and that's the level I leave them. Will shave every hair it touches. A coarse diamond is not coare enough to re-profile. I've used it for that and it takes a long time. Plus, it wear down the stone. To re-profile the grit needs to be much more coarse in the 100-150 grit range. DM
 
Well, the EdgeTek dual pocket stone is about 3/4" longer than the average credit card.
 
Even in diamond grits, the X-coarse works slow, 220 grit. Something like the XX-coarse would be the ticket for re-profiling, 120 grit. DM
 
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I like this one listed below, since I'am using 280 grit sanding belt cloth strip 10" long and 4" wide and a 400 cloth strip to finish it off... for a quicky & get pretty good results. some other grits ratios I use 400gr to 800gr or 320gr to 600gr. But for the 440c BUCK'S I use [stones] I'm more comfortable with them for a convex beveled grind/sharpening....

I bought this one and I like it for convience! pure & simple....

EdgeTek Dual Flat Pocket Stone. 97076-B
325 Coarse and 750 Medium Grit

The EdgeTek Pocket Stone offers a slim, lightweight and easy carry sharpener with a 100% diamond coated flat surface. Designed for quick and easy sharpening in the field, it can easily carried in a plastic sheath. IMPORTANT! Made in the USA
 
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I just wanted to revisit this thread because I am very happy with my Edgetek sharpener. I've been modding blades recently, and this sharpener has been used for final shaping of the edge after a coarse/medium stone. I also recently used it to grind out a few nicks, and the 325 grit has made short work of it. This sharpener also goes on vacation to rental homes, where you can be sure there is a drawer full of dull knives. There is a lot of utility in a small package here.
 
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