4:29 p.m. on October 22, 2007 (EDT)
Ben (Guest)
a.k.a. Ben Merrill, Ben M Knife Sharpening
Hey everyone, quick question for ya. I find myself using my knife on the trail a lot and I was wondering if anyone had any good ways to sharpen your knife on the trail without having to pack a sharpening stone or something like that. Your input is appreciated thanks!
4:45 p.m. on October 22, 2007 (EDT)
Chumango
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Joined: Aug 25, 2006
Posts: 53
Re: Knife Sharpening
Get a DMT diafold - it is a small diamond hone with two different grits (if you want to sharpen blades over about 4" this will still work, but will take some technique). I carry the Fine/Extra Fine version. It folds up small and doesn't weigh a lot. If you are not going to be sharpening other folk's cutlery, and you know you can get away with a single grit, they are sold with only one grit, which makes it lighter still.
http://www.newgraham.com/detail.aspx?ID=5485
4:47 p.m. on October 22, 2007 (EDT)
Ben (Guest)
a.k.a. Ben Merrill, Ben M Re: Knife Sharpening
awesome thanks a lot I'll definitely check that out.
11:09 p.m. on October 23, 2007 (EDT)
Re: Knife Sharpening
I'll second the DMT Diafold, it works very well. And it packs small and light.
I also carry a piece of leather with stropping compound on it.
