Thread: Basic Hone setup: comments & feedback?

Not trying to complicate your choices, but I'm getting ready to order the DMT D8EE instead of the Norton 4k/8k. The last time I checked, the D8EE was several bucks less than a Norton 4k/8k (maybe $3?). I have a DMT fine 600 mesh that has seen heavy use and is still going strong, after more than 20 years.

D8EE never needs lapping, +/- .001" flat, reported to cut faster than the 4k, Howard at theperfectedge thinks it gives a finer finish than the 8k, and it should last longer (if that's an issue in a home/personal setting).

I have the 3 Spydercos and they work well, but one side each of the medium and fine needed some lapping. The UF was flat enough on both sides. Others have reported all sides flat enough out-of-box.