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Magic4644
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Feb 20, 2018
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namhod
1991
Feb 21, 2018
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Magic4644A lansky will do just fine. Diamond is not needed. I think I have a diamond stone buried in a closet somewhere. Never bother with it.
Practice with your lansky on a cheapo knife first, so you won't be upset when you mess up. Guided sharpeners are easier but still take some practice and skill to use well.
Practice with your lansky on a cheapo knife first, so you won't be upset when you mess up. Guided sharpeners are easier but still take some practice and skill to use well.
namhod
1991
Feb 22, 2018
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mforrest1508Well I will play.
What steel "needs" a diamond sharpener? Most of mine are S35VN, with a little S30V and M390 sprinkled in. No need for diamond stones at all.
What steel "needs" a diamond sharpener? Most of mine are S35VN, with a little S30V and M390 sprinkled in. No need for diamond stones at all.
namhod
1991
Feb 22, 2018
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mforrest1508Good point. You convinced me. Diamond stones are necessary for sharpening. They aren't marketing wank at all.
mforrest1508
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Feb 22, 2018
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namhodI don’t need to convince you of anything you wanna pretend to know it all.... go for it. No reason to be a dick about something so dumb. All I can tell you is those diamonds are out there for a reason. carbides. Read up penis.
namhod
1991
Feb 22, 2018
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mforrest1508Marketing. When everybody's daddy has a sharpening stone, what do you do to sell more? Mommy loves diamonds, daddy will too now!
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- Any suggestions on care/maintenance and sharpening?
From other comments from Jonas, it seems a guided angle sharpener (like the Lansky?) would be good. I know there's one currently being offered on MD, but would that do the trick or should I get the diamond kit?