Newbie looking for assistance in selecting some sharpening gear

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Hi Everyone,

Nice forums! I am new here. Currently I have a very small collection of knives.... What I am looking for is some assistance in selecting a decent set of stones that are budget friendly, or a set I can build out over time to manage and maintain vice edges on the following knife sets. I wish I could afford shapton glass stones and an edge pro, or some power equipment... I just am not at that point.

EDC:

Spyderco Delica (semi serrated)
CRKT Hissatsu2 Folder (main carry - semi serrated)

Also, I am looking for a new EDC that has a full fine edge to become my full time EDC,a s I have discovered the serrations really are not needed for what I use it for. And they cause problems when sharpening. I won't be buying CRKT's again as the steel just isnt that great and they are over priced for a chinese knife inmo... I do love the look and feel of my hissatsu two though. Just wish the steel was better quality, it has chipped a few times, and I do not even beat my knives up.

Misc Knives:

I have a number of Mora's as they are low cost and IMHO perform very well....
Mora Craftline 511 (in my BOB)
Mora Companion
Mora Hunting Knife (Norse King) circa 1966
No name Folder with good steel from Solingen Germany
Ontario 499 USAF Survival Knife (in my BOB)

Kitchen Knives

W�sthof Classic set
A couple assorted J. A. Henckels
Boker Ceramic Chef

I also have a few straight razors that I use to shave with (on occasion). Normally, I send them out for sharpening, and I just keep them stropped and honed with my barbers hones. I would like to be able to maintain these myself from now on.

I understand that sharpening takes some thought and lots of patience to have good outcomes. I am willing to spend time to become good at sharpening.

As far as sharpening equipment, currently I have:

1. spyderco sharpmaker
2. chinese 12k wetstone
3. assorted vintage barbers hones
4. nice barbers strop with CrOx on the backside

Two Days ago... I ordered:

1. Norton 1B8 India Oil stone (1x2x8)
2. Norton Honing Oil
3. Lansky Puck for my newly purchased hatchet
4. Steelex D1091 Sharpening Stone Holder
5. Knives Plus Stop Block with CrOx

Considering Obtaining one of the following....

1. DMT Duo Sharp
2. DMT Dia Sharp
3. Some other combination of wet stones

Your assistance and replies are most appreciated.

Cheers-

Matt
 
Look at the KME system. It is really easy and works with large range of knifes. They show you tube of it also.
 
As far as stones go and the knife steels you have listed, you have it covered pretty well with:

1. Norton 1B8 India Oil stone (1x2x8)
2. Norton Honing Oil
3. Lansky Puck for my newly purchased hatchet
4. Steelex D1091 Sharpening Stone Holder
5. Knives Plus Stop Block with CrOx
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Follow the India stone up with a barber's hone, follow with .5u strop, and that should take you to just about any edge you could want. If you're looking for something that will help with the freehand aspect of sharpening, check out the link in my signature - also priced for those on a budget.
 
I would recommend a set of diamond stones. A little more expensive initial investment but easier to use over time and you'll never run out of honing oil.

For a good start you would be well served with a DMT "dia-sharp" 2-sided continous diamond stone, they're about $40-45 each for a 2-side stone but you could start out with one D6EF (6" fine/extra fine) and a $28 D6C (6" coarse only) and that would get you very sharp usable edges, later on you could add a extra coarse (D6X) for faster cutting and an extra-extra-fine (D6EE) for a finer finish.

I use a mix of diamond stones and ceramic stones, I have:
DMT D6EF (2x6" 2 side fine/extra fine, 600/1200grit)
DMT D6CF (2x6" 2 side coarse/fine, 325/600 grit)
Spyderco fine ceramic bench stone (2x6" ~2000 grit)

These 3 stones give me a extremely sharp edge (tho sometimes it gives me fits, its a step learning curve), I also have a leather strop and black & green compound I'm going to start adding to my process)
 
HeavyHanded said:
If you're looking for something that will help with the freehand aspect of sharpening, check out the link in my signature - also priced for those on a budget.
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I highly recommend this as well! I purchased the washboard system and have been very impressed with it so far. It is a great tool to teach you consistency with your strokes, and I wish I had one for when I was first learning to freehand. The unique feedback really lets you know if you're holding the knife at the right angle. It's kind of like a guided system, but without the super high price :)

For reference, I have some very expensive Naniwa Chosera waterstones. I use the washboard more frequently than the Choseras.
 
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Id grab the 3 piece Nubatama set at CKTG.... Those 3 stones can do a whole lot.
 
I've used nothing but s'paper on a flat surface for 15 years (I stock 220-3000), I just prefer it to stones. Gen'ly work on glass.
 
Cereal_killer said:
I would recommend a set of diamond stones. A little more expensive initial investment but easier to use over time and you'll never run out of honing oil.

For a good start you would be well served with a DMT "dia-sharp" 2-sided continous diamond stone, they're about $40-45 each for a 2-side stone but you could start out with one D6EF (6" fine/extra fine) and a $28 D6C (6" coarse only) and that would get you very sharp usable edges, later on you could add a extra coarse (D6X) for faster cutting and an extra-extra-fine (D6EE) for a finer finish.

I use a mix of diamond stones and ceramic stones, I have:
DMT D6EF (2x6" 2 side fine/extra fine, 600/1200grit)
DMT D6CF (2x6" 2 side coarse/fine, 325/600 grit)
Spyderco fine ceramic bench stone (2x6" ~2000 grit)

These 3 stones give me a extremely sharp edge (tho sometimes it gives me fits, its a step learning curve), I also have a leather strop and black & green compound I'm going to start adding to my process)
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Do you think 6" variants will be big enough or go for 8"
 
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