Reddit reviews Dianova FNDC4 Combination Whetstone Knife Sharpeners

I got the companion Heavy Duty MG! I jumped the gun a bit it seems. I ordered this - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003BUV226/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

before seeing the comments about the Japanese water stones. I've been watching a lot of MCQBushcraft's videos on Youtube and that is the sharpener he carries with him in the field. Hopefully I can learn to make that work. Thanks!

The whetstone was 25$, the chip knife was 20$, and the set of carving tools was only 15$.

EDIT: Amazon Links:

https://www.amazon.com/Flexcut-KN15-Chip-Carving-Knife/dp/B001NI6LJ

https://www.amazon.com/Fallkniven-Diamond-Ceramic-Whetstone-Sharpening/dp/B003BUV226/ref=pd_bxgy_79_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B003BUV226&pd_rd_r=589A5K5TZA7F93T9TCM9&pd_rd_w=dTInI&pd_rd_wg=Av0xb&psc=1&refRID=589A5K5TZA7F93T9TCM9

https://www.amazon.com/Carving-Chisels-XUANLAN-Beginners-Pottery/dp/B06XCCGWZ7/ref=sr_1_6?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1497213735&sr=1-6&keywords=Wood+carving+tool+kits+12

The rest of the things I bought at my local hardware store

This is what I use: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003BUV226/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_tp9EybHGFVJRV

And how to use one: https://youtu.be/D4y8u_iJf1M

Another good one is the Fallkniven DC4 Diamond/Ceramic Whetstone.

Guys like Ray Mears recommend it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003BUV226/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494703479&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=fallkniven+dc4&dpPl=1&dpID=31LIT5RpijL&ref=plSrch

Bring one of these along if you do: Fallkniven DC4

Diamond grit on one side and a ceramic media on the other. Mine will sharpen S30V well enough, so it should be more than adequate for D2.

If you want to stick to something simple then let me point you to this amazing little pocket sized no water/oil stone. It's great to put a nice edge on things quickly

https://www.amazon.com/Fallkniven-Diamond-Ceramic-Whetstone-Sharpening/dp/B003BUV226/

41.99$ you liar >:(

But really that's a cool account O:

Heheh....


Whetstone

Folding Saw

DC4's are popular. Spyderco Pocket Stone is a step up. Also consider a strop for maintaining the edge when it doesn't need to be put on the stone. These can be made with scrap leather to save some money. The Worksharp comes with both, I've never used it but looks like it has good reviews.

I don't really like Mora's Knives. They are good enough at a low price, but look pretty cheap in my Opinion. But that one may only be expensive because of the added accessories. You propably better off buying a firesteel and sharpener seperately.

I for one own a Very100 Firesteel and a Fallkniven DC4 for these purposes.

In the end, it depends on your preference. For me, a knife is like a wrist watch for others. I have it on me all the time, so I like to pay a little more. If i have to choose one knife til the end of my life, it would be the rangerwood.

Just watch review of it. https://youtu.be/spb5TlG7luw

Btw, do not get confused be the wenger and victorinox thing. They merged a few years ago.