Is it wrong to sharpen a traditional on diamond stones?

[pvicenzi]

I know I feel strange when I sharpen my traditional knives on diamond stones.

 

[Bastid]

Na. Just use what works for ya.

 

[pvicenzi]

I really like to use my Arkasas stones on traditionals, but they just don't seem to work on the D2 in my Queen.

 

[kamagong]

Why would it be wrong? Our forebears were a resourceful lot, and would've used whatever they could get their hands on. I don't doubt that they would have used diamond hones. I myself use sandpaper to sharpen my knives because I like a convex edge.

 

[waynorth]

I use an EZ-LAP diamond hone, like Tony Bose does BTW, and don't feel the least bit traitorous!
It's just another way of rubbing your knife on a rock!!

Works wonderfully on D-2, my favorite steel!!

 

[kidwholaughs]

With D2, diamond sharpeners is the only way to go.

God Bless

 

[wagglebee]

I use an EZ-LAP diamond hone, like Tony Bose does BTW, and don't feel the least bit traitorous!
It's just another way of rubbing your knife on a rock!!

Which one do you use?

 

[neeman]

Since D2 is a new steel you are allowed to use new diamond stones

 

[KnifeHead]

I heard from someone once that it might be possible to go back in time if you try to make instant coffee in the microwave...I was afraid to try it.

I don't know WTH that has to do with anything Anywho...just makem sharp. I heard Juan Mendez has his buddies sharpen his Bose knives on concrete steps ...don't do that

 

[ratamahatta]

man my old carbon folders love my dmt diamondstones, why breakup a good relationship!!!!!!

 

[BJE]

I like my Arkansas stones a lot, but that is like saying you would only cut things with your slip joints that your grandpaw cut. No plastic for you

 

[texasflyfisher]

I sharpen my traditionals on DMT diamond stones as well. As long as it ain't illegal, I'll keep doing it.

 

[flyfishrman]

I actually use a Spyderco Sharpmaker. Not traditional, but makes anything sharp.

 

[jackknife]

I haven't used anythng but diamond hones for maybe 20 years now. My wallet carry is a little Eze-lap hone. I love diamond sharpeners. Clean, fast, gets the job done.

But once in a while, just for old times sake, I use the bottom of a coffee mug. Drives Karen nuts, especially if I do it in public.

 

[waynorth]

Which one do you use?

Superfine - 1200 grit. It's amazing how aggressive it is, and it gives D2 a great edge.

 

[tongueriver]

I use all kinds of things to sharpen knives. In the last year I have been spending time with an Edge Pro (google that) to good advantage. Recently I watched a fellow demonstrate a Warthog V sharp and was very impressed. (www.warthogsharp.com). Check it out. It looks gimmicky, but it is good stuff. I will probably buy one sometime when I feel flush.

 

[never too sharp]

Diamonds, the bottom of a plate, a rock from the driveway -- it's all good, just keep 'em sharp!