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shinyedges said:
The main thing to note when using dmt stones is don't apply to much pressure. Let the diamond cut, don't force it. That's it.
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It is surprising how little pressure it requires. I use a coarse/fine folder for machete/axe/hatchet/loppers when doing trail work chores at my property. The folder is really nice to keep in a pocket while I keep a Worksharp field sharpener in my pack to have the ceramic and strop for chopper (I sometimes use my boots).
 
shinyedges said:
The ones you see in my pic are these:View attachment 2355495

Blue, red, green are more than adequate for 95% of sharpening.
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I keep this Diafold sharpening kit in my camping gear - good stuff. Doesn't include black, but never needed it.

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shinyedges said:
I could use some of the larger dmts. Agreed on how well they sharpen any steel. I rarely use my black side. I find the blue is good for dings and what not, obviously depending on how severe it is. Touch ups can even skip to red or green.
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My portable kit DMT stones are definitely harder to use than bigger ones, but I found the guide helps to change the technique from using them like a normal stone where they'd feel too small.

AntDog said:
That’s been my experience too. I only start with blue if the edge is pretty damaged. Very rarely use black. Usually red then green will git r dun. Strop on jeans after and good to go.
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I've only really used the blue and red for a quick touch up.

beeinak said:
It is surprising how little pressure it requires. I use a coarse/fine folder for machete/axe/hatchet/loppers when doing trail work chores at my property. The folder is really nice to keep in a pocket while I keep a Worksharp field sharpener in my pack to have the ceramic and strop for chopper (I sometimes use my boots).
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I made the mistake of using too much pressure with the blue 320 grit on my Hinderer XM-18 the first time I used it, and it really wanted to tear up the metal when I laid it back too far trying to re-profile a 20 degree edge to 17 degrees. I over-did the laying back and marred the side of the blade finish. That was when I thought I could do things without the guides and I was wrong.
 
DocJekl said:
I keep this Diafold sharpening kit in my camping gear - good stuff. Doesn't include black, but never needed it.

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My portable kit DMT stones are definitely harder to use than bigger ones, but I found the guide helps to change the technique from using them like a normal stone where they'd feel too small.



I've only really used the blue and red for a quick touch up.



I made the mistake of using too much pressure with the blue 320 grit on my Hinderer XM-18 the first time I used it, and it really wanted to tear up the metal when I laid it back too far trying to re-profile a 20 degree edge to 17 degrees. I over-did the laying back and marred the side of the blade finish. That was when I thought I could do things without the guides and I was wrong.
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It takes practice to freehand but it's all I do anymore, I like your dmt kit!
 
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Sphinx3000 said:
Fantastic knives!!! Six options on the left one and "Old Yeller" Westinghouse Ivorite micarta on the right one. The red and white spacers on the one on the right are rare. Desirable options for Randall nuts like me :D
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Thanks bud.......I'm just a beginner next to you!! ;)
 
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