Which grit DMT Duosharp to get?

[dhwfd46]

I'm looking to invest in DMT duosharp benchstone(s). Is the coarse/fine sufficient, or should I do the extra course/course and the fine/extrafine.

Thanks,
Dave

 

[vic2367]

i have the coarse/fine,,,,its all i really use,,

 

[Larrin]

I think coarse/fine is all you need. If you plan on doing any heavy stock removal on your knives (like thinning down edges), you might consider purchasing an XXC stone (only available as 8" diasharp), and if you ever use push cuts (most cuts are slice cuts, IMO), then you might consider also getting an Extra fine stone as well as the Extra Extra fine stone (the EEF is only available as an 8" diasharp). The edge the fine stone puts on will hold an edge a long time and you can get your knife very sharp with that finish.

 

[Buck268]

I have the regular bench stones in F and EF, and I think that will be good enough for most sharpening... I don't think I'd go for an EEF, I'd just get some stropping compound and throw in on an old weight belt (right now I have metal polish on a leather sheath)...

 

[GCG199]

DMT also has a Diafold hone set with extra fine 1200 grit diamond and ultra fine 2200 ceramic. I picked one up about a year ago.

 

[SIFU1A]

coarse and fine.