Thread: How do you sharpen your EDC knives?

Damn! Seems like alot of yall use DMT's for knife sharpening. Do yall lap them before use?

Originally Posted by TexasShaver

Damn! Seems like alot of yall use DMT's for knife sharpening. Do yall lap them before use?

Would be pretty hard to lap a DMT I would think.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Would be pretty hard to lap a DMT I would think.

They get all smooooth!

I didnt know if it was possible to or not. I've never used them. But I figured that at least the fine or extra fine ones could be. I wouldnt see any need to lap something that was coarse grit or something that was just used for knives, but still.

Originally Posted by TexasShaver

I didnt know if it was possible to or not. I've never used them. But I figured that at least the fine or extra fine ones could be. I wouldnt see any need to lap something that was coarse grit or something that was just used for knives, but still.

Being that DMTs are diamond impregnated steel plates,is no way to lap them.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

Being that DMTs are diamond impregnated steel plates,is no way to lap them.

I've got an angle grinder that might beg to differ. Haha

Eze-Lap Model M. A great sharpening tool; been using it ever since my dad gave it to me over thirty years ago.

I use a 1" wide belt sander with 600, 800, and 1000 grit belts and then strop with a leather belt that goes on the belt sander. Nothing is faster or produces a better edge in my opinion.

Originally Posted by ProudMarineDad

I use a 1" wide belt sander with 600, 800, and 1000 grit belts and then strop with a leather belt that goes on the belt sander. Nothing is faster or produces a better edge in my opinion.

Doesn't it produce lots of heat too?

Originally Posted by Lemur

Doesn't it produce lots of heat too?

No as its not against the belt very long. Just a couple of passes and then a couple more on the opposite side and then switch belts and repeat.