Opinions on the EZE-LAP DMD-Kit?

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Hello all!

Has anyone tried the EZE-LAP DMD-Kit?

http://eze-lap.com/hunting_fishing_outdoor_use/knife-sharpening-kit/

I'm considering it as a cheaper alternative to the Magna Guide Quad Kit, but I've only found a couple of reviews on it (both positive), and a YouTube video in a foreign language.

I realize the stones are significantly smaller than the DMT's, but I won't be using it as a primary system (that's what the Sharpmaker is for).

Thanks!
 
I haven't tried this one, but Eze-Lap's reputation as a maker of diamond hones is very long-established, so I wouldn't worry too much about the quality of the hones. The biggest unknown, with any clamped system, is how well the clamp itself will hold the blade. If you buy the system, make sure to thoroughly check that out when you get it, straight from the beginning. If the clamp doesn't hold the blade well, the 'system' as a whole will be useless.

The hones do seem small. BUT, I also noticed they're continuous-surface hones (unlike the interrupted-surface on DMT's hones). For their small size, they might do alright with the extra diamond surface area afforded by the continuous surface. If you're not reprofiling any large blades with super-hard/abrasion-resistant steels, they should be OK. As with any diamond hones, they'll last much longer if pressure is kept very light (diamond works better this way, anyway). Excessive pressure will scrub the diamond abrasive off the substrate. Additionally, with a clamped blade, excessive pressure can also cause the blade to move/slip in the clamp.
 
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Obsessed with Edges said:
I haven't tried this one, but Eze-Lap's reputation as a maker of diamond hones is very long-established, so I wouldn't worry too much about the quality of the hones. The biggest unknown, with any clamped system, is how well the clamp itself will hold the blade. If you buy the system, make sure to thoroughly check that out when you get it, straight from the beginning. If the clamp doesn't hold the blade well, the 'system' as a whole will be useless.

The hones do seem small. BUT, I also noticed they're continuous-surface hones (unlike the interrupted-surface on DMT's hones). For their small size, they might do alright with the extra diamond surface area afforded by the continuous surface. If you're not reprofiling any large blades with super-hard/abrasion-resistant steels, they should be OK. As with any diamond hones, they'll last much longer if pressure is kept very light (diamond works better this way, anyway). Excessive pressure will scrub the diamond abrasive off the substrate. Additionally, with a clamped blade, excessive pressure can also cause the blade to move/slip in the clamp.
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Thanks David!

I ordered it from amazon, so if there's any problems, easy return. Will definitely check the quality of the clamp, and plan to use very minimal pressure on the stones.
 
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