Thread: DMT 1200 Use

A fresh DMT 1200 is great at setting bevels, but becomes too slow once the stone wears in. I use a worn-in DMT 600 for bevel setting (actually finer than fresh DMT 1200). A lot of people use 1k stones to set bevels which is fine for a few new razors but if you're honing a lot of razors you could save a lot of time by going coarser to set the bevel.

The Shaptons are also very fast-cutting and stay flat. It's an alternative.

I often switch to dmt1200 then i will go straight to the coticule . I actualy quite like the dmt's so much i just ordred a duo 325/600. They do need a little breaking in before use and yes the washing up liquid goes nicley with water.

my dmt 1200 is good for removing much metal quickly, so I don't really use it to set bevels. However I'll sometimes use it for preparing a worn out, beat-up, or otherwise damaged razor to receive a bevel provided the razor offers plenty of steel to hone away

Originally Posted by LarryAndro

So, am curious on whether you have used the DMT 1200, and am especially interested whether anyone uses the DMT 1200 as their primary hone to set bevels.

Larry,
For most razors the DMT 1200 is an excellent flat and easy to use bevel setter. One thing that will make them more accurate and enjoyable is to clean them regularly after honing with Bar Keepers Freind and a potato scrub brush.Dry before putting away to prevent corrosion. Being so flat and completly hard you will feel the slightest debris on the surface and also swarf will clog it. I don' think you can go wrong with this hone I use mine all the time ad it is great for other stuff like kitchen knives.
Mike

Originally Posted by cotdt

A fresh DMT 1200 is great at setting bevels, but becomes too slow once the stone wears in. I use a worn-in DMT 600 for bevel setting (actually finer than fresh DMT 1200). A lot of people use 1k stones to set bevels which is fine for a few new razors but if you're honing a lot of razors you could save a lot of time by going coarser to set the bevel.

This is pretty much what I do--600 grit for rough work on razors with chipped blades or to establish an edge on a new razor. My well-worn 1200 makes quick work of the nasty 600-grit scratches. A nice 4K-6K stone will make quick work of the 1200-grit scratches. I use a Belgian blue with a heavy slurry, which leaves a wonderfully uniform bevel.

I'm skeptical of the microchipping claims. When this happens, I suspect it's more a function of the steel than the hone. Just a hunch.

Josh

i have used .there is + 's and -'s to use dmt 1200 on straight razor
first +
1 fast cutter
very even edge
short time spend
now -s
1 biggest is scratches on the blade not on the bevel. if by accident you put a little pressure blade will have scratches and there is no way you could fix that.
you must broke in if not there is no way you can use any dmts on any straight razor.
Do i use it very rare.
hope this helps.

I use a 1200 to set bevels most of the time. On a stubborn wedge, I might start with 600, or even 325.

I keep thinking about getting a Shapton 1k to match my 4-16k, but every time I sit down to hone on my 600/1200 duo-plate I quickly forget that. I have noticed that some razors need a super light touch with it at the final couple of passes occasionally, but otherwise nary an issue

I have been using the dmt 1200 for about a year now for bevels and it leaves very deep scratches. I don't really like that part of the hone but it really cuts fast! Thanks to this thread I just purchased a naniwa 1000k lol

Originally Posted by pcm81

I Love DMTs, they are great for flattening my real sharpening tools, the water stones. If you don't mind getting scratches which may be too deep to be removed by finer stones, there is nothing wrong with using DMTs.

I never had any problems with dmt 1200. I tryed the 1k naniwa i preferd my dmt1200. I guess it what i'm use to. I hope i get my 325/600 deliverd tomorrow. see how that goes on a wedge i'm honing , which needs bevel rebuilding.