Who likes edges done on DMT diamont stones?

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I love to use dmt stones,and edges they produce.All experiences welcome.I love toothy edges that also shave hair and whittle hair.Thats what dmt stones produce on some of my blades.The way they cut soft materials is just unbelieveable.
 
Yes i like them. They are toothy and sharp at the same time. The knife will cut soft facial tissue paper easily. That's something that the buffed factory edge won't do.
 
I use diamond plates in different grits to match the steel. The softer the steel, the less aggressive the grit. With a lighter touch as well. I for one, do not want to spend an hour sharpening a blade. I diamond will do it in ten minutes using three grits on most steels. A little longer for vanadium carbide steels. They last for ever as well and I like that.

Fred
 
Been using diamond plates for 25+ years, but not dmt.
They are mandatory for me with some knife steels.
 
Do I like edges done on DMT diamond stones?
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Nope.
Nope.
Nope.

Water stones and ceramics such as Spyderco triangle rods blow DMT diamond into the weeds.
For a quick touch up or damage relief for a drill bit or power saw edges yes . . . for fine cutting knives ALWAYS a disappointment and a waste of my time.

I keep trying but seems pointless. Even for hogging off a lot of metal I prefer the Shapton 120 pro to my DMT extra coarse.
With these diamond plates words and phrases like : Nope. That's all it is going to do ? Oh well, yawn
and
time to busssssout the water stones
come to mind


With these stones words and phrases like : YES ! Fine job, now that's what I'm talking about . . .
come to mind.



These are my Geeterdone give-me-a-quick-edge-that-will-cut-a-rough-hole-in-something fix for a dull drill bit :



These are my Geeterdone give-me-a-quick-edge-that-will-SING-and-split-hairs-and-cut-like-a-scalpel-right-where-i-need-to-cut-to-make-this-project-look-perfect-and-professional quick fix for a dull pocket knife.


certain kinds of steels
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The edge off the diamond stones on the Manix S110V was laughable . . . din't even make a good saw let alone a good knife edge.
 
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Fred.Rowe said:
I use diamond plates in different grits to match the steel. The softer the steel, the less aggressive the grit. With a lighter touch as well. I for one, do not want to spend an hour sharpening a blade. I diamond will do it in ten minutes using three grits on most steels. A little longer for vanadium carbide steels. They last for ever as well and I like that.

Fred
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Thanks, I'll try that.
 
Fred.Rowe said:
I use diamond plates in different grits to match the steel. The softer the steel, the less aggressive the grit. With a lighter touch as well. I for one, do not want to spend an hour sharpening a blade. I diamond will do it in ten minutes using three grits on most steels. A little longer for vanadium carbide steels. They last for ever as well and I like that.

Fred
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That's my approach with diamond hones as well. Very simple & low-alloy steels get touched up with nothing coarser than Fine or EF, and the Fine grit can often handle reprofiling tasks as well, on traditional-sized folder blades. For larger or more wear-resistant blades, the DMT Coarse is a perfect fit; I often leave them at that finish level, with perhaps some very minor stropping on bare leather afterwards. In terms of working speed and ease of maintenance & cleanup, diamond hones are generally my favorites of all. I favor DMT's hones over other brands, as I've noticed they leave a much more consistent and clean edge, with minimal/no burring and requiring virtually no followup work. That's a testament to their uniformity of grit in any given range. Many diamond hones of other brands haven't usually finished so cleanly, for me.

As to their suitability for simpler/softer steels, the combination of right grit choice for the steel and light touch are the difference-maker for these. DMT's Fine or EF are still my favorite edge finish for my Victorinox paring knives; they respond beautifully to just a handful of light passes on the hone, taking only a minute or two's work. Other similar stainless like 420HC from Case & Buck respond equally well using the same hones (and in fairness, these two respond well to a wide range of stones as well).


David
 
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I use DMT diamond stones almost exclusively. They're capable of edges beyond my expectations.

For a super polished edge, I used to finish up an ultra fine ceramic. But now, I usually use a strop with diamond paste.
 
Just got a DMT aligner kit. So far the edges of it are just behind my waterstone and Sharpmaker edges. I have to keep reminding myself that I've only had the diamond a few weeks and the Sharpmaker for 15 years.
 
Theyre quick and no mess,and my edges whittle hair every time,I used to sharpen on waterstones,but never use them anymore.For my uses extra polished edges are almost useless,unless I polish the whole knife for looks only.I guess different steels react different to different stones ,but generally for myself diamond dmt is best.fasters and easiest to use.
 
Just got a DMT aligner kit. So far the edges of it are just behind my waterstone and Sharpmaker edges. I have to keep reminding myself that I've only had the diamond a few weeks and the Sharpmaker for 15 years.
 
Jason B. said:
Same here,

I like my diamond plates for very wear resistant steels but use waterstones for most everything else.
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So what you are saying is the DMT are two aggressive for my ESEE 4 1080 CS ? I was getting ready to try and fix the edge on it . I have been using Arkansa stone and ended up with a convex edge .
 
I'm getting to the point where DMT's are almost all I use any more. I'll pull out the Norton India and Waterstones when I have time, but the DMT's just make it so fast and easy....
 
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