Question about Rods for Sharpmaker

[Centuriator]

I'd be interested in hearing from Spyderco Sharpmaker users what they think of these Syperdo Diamond Rods.

Thanks.

 

[marchone]

They are very useful for reprofiling.

 

[Centuriator]

I'm new to this, so I should not use them to get a great edge on a rather dull blade?

I have a few bayos that need some serious work.

 

[tommytman]

They work well. I have them. I’m not an expert sharpener.
I find it easiest to use the edges of the triangles to sharpen, I find it difficult to keep a perfect angle using the flats of the stones.
With that in mind the diamond is the only way to remove metal at any reasonable rate with the stone edges.

 

[King of the Cheese]

You’ll need diamonds to sharpen steels like s110v or s90v.

CAN you sharpen super steels without them? Yeah... I can also walk to work instead of driving, but it’s 30 miles away.

 

[tommytman]

I’ve been intrigued by the work sharp wit the blade grind attachment. I think I may get this instead of anything else

 

[Centuriator]

Next question:

What's the difference between the Boron Nitride rods and the Diamond rods?

 

[King of the Cheese]

Next question:

What's the difference between the Boron Nitride rods and the Diamond rods?

They serve the same purpose. Sal has said that the boron “adheres better to the plating” so I guess easier to manufacture.

In short, go with what’s cheaper I guess.

 

[Centuriator]

Thanks guys.

 

[jpm2]

They serve the same purpose. Sal has said that the boron “adheres better to the plating” so I guess easier to manufacture.

In short, go with what’s cheaper I guess.

I've got both and they're the same price.
I suspect "adheres better to the plating" might mean it doesn't dislodge as easily during sharpening.
As for performance, I can't tell a difference between them. They both do well.

 

[marchone]

Ditto. I bought both the Diamond and Boron Nitride rods expecting a difference. There isn't.