Field Sharpening Stone

Kalsu

Kalsu

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So I have read the The *Unofficial* Fiddleback maintenence, care, optimization, and improvement thread!. Ton and tons of excellent information there. My question is do you guys have a smaller stone that you would recommend for carrying in a pack while out hiking or just out traipsing around in the woods. I have a Flex Strop Pro Field II that works really well for most of my field needs. For heavy sharpening at home I have a Wicked Edge. I am just looking for something that could repair a more damaged edge in the field that the Pro Strop could then refine. I know this may go better in the maintenance and sharpening section, but I like it here :D and wanted to get your opinions :thumbup:.
 
I like the double sided dmt folder I also like the 2x3 dmt cards that come as a set of three from coarse to fine... they take almost no pack space and can sharpen almost anything


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Heespharm said:
I like the double sided dmt folder I also like the 2x3 dmt cards that come as a set of three from coarse to fine... they take almost no pack space and can sharpen almost anything


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That's what I am looking for. Small, light and effective.
 
You can usually find a thin puck at the hardware store.
Edit to show thickness. The knife is a Freek
 
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Fallkniven DC-4 diamond/ceramic stone comes with leather sheath. Not to small not to big👍
 
Krav said:
Fallkniven DC-4 diamond/ceramic stone comes with leather sheath. Not to small not to big👍
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That Fallkniven DC-4 stone and the DMT diafold are exactly what I am looking for. I am going to give the Fallkniven stone a try and keep the DMT as secondary.
 
I do some backpacking and I pay attention to my pack weight - not sure how much of that is a critical issue to the OP. The weight of the stone (and strop if you carry that too) is not all that different than the weight of a back-up knife. It also eliminates time spent sharpening. I actually enjoy sharpening, but not when it's detracting from the reason I'm out on trail (fishing, hunting, etc.). Sure, it's possible that even two knives might not be enough. So depending on the situation, I might actually carry one of the folding knives with the replaceable blades that are advertised to be surgically sharp - like the Havalon Piranta. The Piranta is not a bushcrafting blade, but many people are using it as a primary tool for their hunting needs. Just a thought for consideration.
 
Kalsu said:
That Fallkniven DC-4 stone and the DMT diafold are exactly what I am looking for. I am going to give the Fallkniven stone a try and keep the DMT as secondary.
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Also look at the Fallkniven CC4. It's similar to the DC4 but has an ultra fine ceramic instead of the diamond. They're both excellent. Preference depends on how dull/chipped you expect your edge to be and how refined you want it to be :)
 
Please correct me if this sounds too simple, I have not tried it myself so take that into consideration, but what about a thick emory board nail file? Course one side, finer on the other with a thick cross section to add some durability.
 
cbach8tw said:
Please correct me if this sounds too simple, I have not tried it myself so take that into consideration, but what about a thick emory board nail file? Course one side, finer on the other with a thick cross section to add some durability.
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The abrasive particles come away from.the backing too easily...uhhh...or so a friend told me *cough*.
(The glass nail files aren't durable enough either and just smooth off :D )
 
I did see that stone set up, but decided on the DC4 instead. I wanted the diamond side along with the ceramic. I did consider the CC4 though.

Chris Larrikin said:
Also look at the Fallkniven CC4. It's similar to the DC4 but has an ultra fine ceramic instead of the diamond. They're both excellent. Preference depends on how dull/chipped you expect your edge to be and how refined you want it to be :)
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I watch my pack weight but it isn't super critical to me..yet :D. Always subject to change as more stuff is added and removed from the pack. I plan on having two knives with me already. This weekend it will be my Bushfinger and Hiking Buddy. I really want to have the ability thought to sharpen, if required, my knives along with my sons in the field. I don't really foresee the blades getting abused, just used and becoming dull.

abcatpb said:
I do some backpacking and I pay attention to my pack weight - not sure how much of that is a critical issue to the OP. The weight of the stone (and strop if you carry that too) is not all that different than the weight of a back-up knife. It also eliminates time spent sharpening. I actually enjoy sharpening, but not when it's detracting from the reason I'm out on trail (fishing, hunting, etc.). Sure, it's possible that even two knives might not be enough. So depending on the situation, I might actually carry one of the folding knives with the replaceable blades that are advertised to be surgically sharp - like the Havalon Piranta. The Piranta is not a bushcrafting blade, but many people are using it as a primary tool for their hunting needs. Just a thought for consideration.
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Hey Wade.

The work sharp field sharpener works really well for me. It fits in a pack and has a coarse diamond plate and a finer diamond plate, as well as ceramic. It's quite affordable, and I can get some paper pushing edges on it in a matter of minutes. I'd recommend it. The stones seem to be of a high quality.

Hope this helps!
 
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