Reddit reviews Dia-Sharp Bench Stone
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Crafted from the highest quality materialsBuilt for performance and durabilityMade in United StatesDouble-sided blade sharpener with monocrystalline diamond surfaceCoarse diamond on one side to restore a neglected edge and fine diamond on reverse side for a razor-sharp edgeDiamond grits clearly marked on side of stoneNo oil is needed-sharpen dry or with waterDurable construction will provide years of consistent performance and reliable service
Look at amazon for Diamond stones. I was looking and over a months time I got a Extra Coarse (for profiling), Coarse (roughing angles, fixing nicks etc) and fine (getting rid of the marks) for $30 each at the width of a plane blade. After that you buy a piece of scrap leather and buffing compound, glue it to a block of wood and you have the last part of the set for stropping your chisels and shining up the blades.
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These are the size stones I bought:
You can also get a double-sided stone that will save you a bit. Personally I prefer separate stones as I can put feet on them etc. If you get a 2-sided stone, uild a holder that will hold it stable and put nonslip feet on that instead.
To add to Mr. /u/toadthenewsense, you can get a single DMT stone with coarse on one side and fine on the other for roughly $43.
https://www.amazon.com/DMT-D6FC-6-Inch-Dia-Sharp-Double-Sided/dp/B000GD8WHY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1487684169&sr=8-3&keywords=coarse+fine+dmt
I prefer the 8" stones myself but I'm not sure if you want to sink more into sharpening than the knife cost.
This will do everything you need from sharpening to repair work, also will never need flattening and has a 10 year warrenty
https://www.amazon.ca/DMT-D6FC-6-Inch-Dia-Sharp-Double-Sided/dp/B000GD8WHY/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1511205763&sr=8-15&keywords=DMT+diamond+stone
If your looking for something a little cheaper this works great
https://www.amazon.ca/King-47506-Combination-Waterstone-japan/dp/B001DT1X9O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1511205917&sr=8-1&keywords=sharpening+stone
Alternatively agian you could also get replacement stones for the edge pro knife sharpening system they are going to be even cheaper and still work very well. BUT They are small 1 inch by 6 inches or about 2.5 x 15cm in non freedom units
Well, it's $37 and change new right now, so 32 PP gift, shipping included?
Here is the mobile version of your link
Is this the stone that you have?
The first sharpener I got was a Natural Stones Lansky system which was fine. It doesn't require much skill and it got my knives sharp enough to shave hairs off. If you opt for a Lanksy though, I would recommend the Diamond Stones because they cut faster and are easier to clean.
When I started freehand sharpening, I got a Smith's Tri-hone which worked nicely. It was cheap and I was bad at freehanding, but with a good bit of practice, trial and error, and some instructional videos I was able to produce hair shaving edges consistently. And eventually, I decided I favored freehand sharpening over fixed angle sharpeners.
However, I gave away my Lansky and Smith's Tri-hone. Right now, I use DMT continuous sharpening stones. They cut very fast and I like them a lot. I'm a broke college student, so all I have is the Coarse, Fine, and Extra Fine stones which I can consistently get a toothy edge that will still shave hairs.
I'd say I'm still pretty bad at freehand sharpening. I don't always hold consistent angles and sometimes I fuck up a knife pretty bad, but I usually know what I did wrong and try to improve the next time I sharpen a knife. So whatever you get, meter your expectations. The first few knives you sharpen probably won't come out the best, but with enough practice, and especially patience, at the very least you'll get your knife sharp again.
I'm not 100% sure if the same exact model but I got a set of these
I carry them in my bag for work. They're very thin, light, and pretty durable. I'm no expert blade smith by any means but a set of the extra fine/fine and coarse/extra coarse have taken a few mangled edges back to life.
Thanks for all of the info. Do you have any experience with diamond stones? I'm looking at the Norton you suggested and a DMT 2 sided diamond stone. For sure going to add a stropping setup now too.
Thanks, thats an idea, but i dont want anyone thinking im advertising one brand over the other, truth be told DMT diamond coating is the best but like i said i have no affiliation with them or another supplier.
Anyway here is the link to the DMT diamond files/stones
its about 40 dollars and will save you lots on sand paper in the long run. plus the finish is kinda amazing.
They're 2x6 diasharps. I have this one, and the single side extra fine.
https://www.amazon.com/DMT-D6FC-6-Inch-Dia-Sharp-Double-Sided/dp/B000GD8WHY