Sidearms & Scatterguns Survival/hiking sharpening stone??

[Austincqc]

Hey all,

I'm looking for a good double sided sharpening stone to add to my Go bag/camping gear. I've seen the DMT double sided sharpener seen here: http://www.amazon.com/DMT-FWFC-Double-Diafold-Sharpener/dp/B00004WFTW

I love the idea behind the Bear grylls survival knife sheath/sharpener and the LMF, but really don't Bear's knife and don't like the LMF's sharpener.

 

[Redmanss]

Re: Survival/hiking sharpening stone??

I use a Gatco Triceps to touch up the blade, but really it depends on what you're using your knife for and the size of it. I'll sometimes carry a coarse Lansky stone or break out the file on the Leatherman to touch up a hatchet or large knife.

I've never been a fan of diamond sharpeners. They leave too much scoring on the edge for my taste on fine edges and don't work fast enough for heavy work. I just like traditional stone and steel.

 

[OBob]

Re: Survival/hiking sharpening stone??

I've been using a dmt diafold for years,it works well and is very light weight.

 

[ubet]

Re: Survival/hiking sharpening stone??

arkansas or norton waterstones. All you need.

 

[kytrapper]

Re: Survival/hiking sharpening stone??

Smith makes a double side diamond that has 550 hole and abs sheath works as handle used one for 4 years now keeps edge touched up nice in the field.....find at Wal mart or Lowes less than $20.00

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

Re: Survival/hiking sharpening stone??

It's called a ROCK.

If you really need something, a small Arkansas stone works well.