Which DMT diamond stone is better?

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Do you prefer the platic ones with the polka-dot pattern (Duo-sharp) or do you like the solid metal ones with the continuous surface (Dia-sharp)? Is either one easier to clean that the other?
 
I chose the Dia-sharp because it has more abrasive. The continous surface also allows the sharpening of small areas such as points. (the Duo-sharp Plus has a small continous surface on the end for such sharpening) I have read that some people have had problem using the Duo-sharp as a flattening stone. The dots caught the corners of their waterstones and chipped them. My Dia-sharp cleans easily with a brush and water.
 
I have the duo sharp, and it works good, but if I had it to do over again, I'd get the dia sharp. Sometimes the tip gets stuck in the holes.
 
I've been using the DuoSharp hones for twenty years with no problems. Used with liberal amounts of water, they don't seem to load up as fast as the continuous grit model. YMMV.
 
If you agree with the 'Razors Edge' idea that shavings in front of the edge keep you from getting as good of an edge as possible, then the DuoSharp would probably be the 'best'. I did like the look of that DiaSharp.
 
yablanowitz said:
I've been using the DuoSharp hones for twenty years with no problems. Used with liberal amounts of water, they don't seem to load up as fast as the continuous grit model. YMMV.
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:thumbup: I've only had my duosharps for 4 yrs or so, and I think they work better now than ever. And they get double duty flattening waterstones.
 
The Diasharp series have a much higher quality feel to them, but they are also a WHOLE lot heavier and not as high, so you have to have a fairly high stand to raise them off the ground. For traveling I would recommend the 6" bench stone: quite a bit cheaper and lighter, and the polka dots don't really hurt (although I prefer continuous). For a nice benchstone go with the Diasharp series.
 
Smith's makes some diamond stones that are a very good value, I originally bought them to sharpen woodworking chisels and plane blades with, now I use them for everything. They are a quarter the price of the other diamond impregnated phenolic rectangles. Enjoy..
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You can find them at "Bass Pro Shops" , their 6" x 2.5" stones are a steal at $24.99 each.

Item #38-802-854-01 (Fine) and #38-802-854-00 (Coarse), get both, you wont regret it. I have been rubbing steel over them for over 4 years trying to get that danged diamond stuff off of them and haven't been able to do it! :confused:
 
thombrogan said:
I prefer the Dia-Sharp - less flex.

Either will clean with a scrub brush and soapy water.
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I simply keep a squirt bottle of simple green at my sharpening bench, a quick squirt and wipe it off with paper towels, you can use these stones DRY and its totally less messy and works better.

Jer
 
Jer,

I used to use my finer grit diamond hones dry. Then they fiercely clogged. The coarse and extra, extra coarse hones work fine dry, wet, or submerged in lava.
 
DMTs seem to be more consistent than Smith from my experience

I like the diasharps as well, just keep them wet with water to keep steel from building up
 
I prefer using them dry and rinsing or wiping them down as needed. Fortunately, they work well either way imho.
 
Which one do you want? The D8XX and D8EE are often lowest from an ebayer named tools-for-you, but the price fluctuates on any given auction, so sometimes his price is bad and sometimes it's the absolute best.

For standard Dia-Sharps, good prices can be had at www.allprotools.com , www.craftsmanstudio.com , www.knifeoutlet.com , www.sharpeningsupplies.com , and I'm sure there are others. Craftsman's prices are lowest, but their shipping is high so it evens out.
 
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