Quote Originally Posted by Philadelph View Post
I think anyone would have a bad time setting bevels on the DMT D8C. That thing is way too course in my opinion for setting bevels. General consensus is to start around 1k and only go courser for significant edge repair. Any reason as to why you are setting bevels with 325 and even considering 200-something? I'm not saying it is wrong since obviously different things work, but what is your reasoning/experience?
The main reason I was even looking at the 220 or 500 was because they are included with a package that is discounted. I was trying to see what use either would be. I can't see using the 220 for much but it is cheaper in the package. I may be able to use it with my knives when they get really bad (but I'd be leary of using them even with my kitchen knives). The only time I use the coarse DMT is when I need to take off lots of steel due to a large chip or a really bad bevel. I can honestly say I've only really needed anything that coarse with 2 blades that were basket cases. They are just too agressive and chip the hell out of most blades. I just wondered if perhaps the 500 was agressive but smoother (i.e. less likely to chip) compared to the DMT making it useful for initial bevel setting.

I will contact the re-seller and see if there is any way he could substitute the coarse one for the 16K. It may cost more, but maybe he can offer a similar package discount. If not, then I am trying to get the best bang-for-the-buck with the package as-is.

v/r

Allen