Thread: DMT 8000

First of all I should say that I am about where you are with honing. I read through all of the posts on different stones on this site as well as B&B. After reading a lot I started to consider the DMT. I ended up getting it, and I have been very happy.

I finally got a shaveable razor out of an Ebay Dovo "best quality. I bought it for $10 a few years ago, and it always pulled. After 20 or so passes on the DMT, I stropped it, and shaved. I was amazed at how much better it was already. It still pulled a bit, but much much better. I followed with another couple dozen passes on my carborundum 101a (that I got at a flea market a while back), stropped again, and it's really amazing how much better it is. It still needs some work on the carborundum, and maybe a pasted strop is in order, but if it never got better than it is now I wouldn't complain.

The reasons the DMT came to the top of the list for me:

• No need to lap the stone
• No need to soak the stone
• will last forever and a day, give or take a day
• "Cuts like 4k, finishes like 8k," not my own experience, but if true this one hone will do everything the Norton 4k/8k does
• No need to use a slurry stone

So I guess the low maintenance was a big deciding factor for me. Also, when I added up the cost of a Norton, plus the slurry stone, and the lapping stone it made more sense to get the kit for $120 that includes the bevel setter.

My DMT was $60 shipped. So for now I have a functional hone, and I save a few dollars.

Originally Posted by jerryjtr

My DMT was $60 shipped. So for now I have a functional hone, and I save a few dollars.

Just a thought but you might add a Chinese 12k or a Dragon's Tongue to that for a finisher. Either one is relatively cheap and well thought of by those who use them. Might be just the ticket to follow your diamond plate.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Just a thought but you might add a Chinese 12k or a Dragon's Tongue to that for a finisher. Either one is relatively cheap and well thought of by those who use them. Might be just the ticket to follow your diamond plate.

I had thought of that, and I probably will, but for now the carborundum is working pretty well. From what I understand it's grit is in the 12k range it's just a bit on the small side.

Originally Posted by jerryjtr

I had thought of that, and I probably will, but for now the carborundum is working pretty well. From what I understand it's grit is in the 12k range it's just a bit on the small side.

Yes it is. When if first started out I had the Norton 4/8 and a Swaty. I used the Swaty as a finisher until I got a Shapton. I have a friend who uses the DMT 1200 along with the 8000 and he finishes on a Spyderco Ultra Fine. He says he likes it a lot. I never cared for the UF but apples and oranges. It works for him.