I've been using these diamond stones for 15-20 years. They were originally sold to touch up tools (router bits, chisels, utility knives.). Worth their weight in gold.
What an excellent video. I'm new to DMT diafolds and this video told me everything I need to know about their line of sharpening tools. Thank you so much.
This is a very informative video. I have watched many knife sharpening how-to videos. I actually retained the information and completely understood his explainations. Thank you so much. 5 star rating in my book. Presence, knowledge, personality, communication.
A friend of mine actually gave me the course and fine one that's red on one side and blue on the other side as a present and I love it. Works great! Great video and thank you for sharing it with us all..
Good video. I bought the coarse and fine in this same size back in 1987 or 88 and glued them together for my field knife when I was in the service. I still use them at LEAST once or twice a week for all my knives including kitchen knives, and they have been used literally 1,000's of times and still going strong. Great product. Keep up the great work.
I just bought one of these DMT sharpeners in course/fine, then a spyderco double sided 600-1800 grit, and lastly a strop with green compound. My first sharpening setup!
New to your channel and I just wanted to thank you for this video. I just ordered a few sets of these because of this video and I couldn't be happier! Thank you again so much!
Great review. I carry the worksharp guided field sharpener in my bag. It offers 4 grits, 2 diamond and 2 ceramic, plus hook and serration ceramics, and last but not least, a leather strop. I love it! The SOG is the small one with my KBar. Thanks for honest info.
Hey man...I've used DMT for over 20 years and you're right! You know you can use the serrated dis folds on plain edge knives the same way with more precise control and they come in all the grits! Follow any DMT sharpening session with ceramic rods like Spyderco pocket files and WOW! I've used the serrated rat tail red for over 15 years on every knife I own. I don't let my knives get much past "won't shave" dull either! Softer high carbon steels like axes respond well to the pucks as you said followed by ceramic. I've also used the sanding sponges found at hardware stores and kraytex sticks or slabs on them! STAY SHARP! Great review!
Been looking a long time for a good sharpening system. Might have to pull the trigger for the kit to get the best of both grits and the guide. Thanks for the review.
Looks like winner. I like the size and they look durable. Been looking at better sharpening solutions, this system seems to fit what I've been looking for. Great review bro.
I have one of thier key chain versions. ive had it for years , I bought it at a harware store . it was 12 bucks ! ouch , but it has redeemed itself 100 times over. You did well
Great vid, thanks for sharing! ,.. I just got one of the little guys yesterday (red=fine) and it worked like a charm, today I got the little blue (coarse) and the butterfly like (coarse/fine) and I got greedy,... I will go grab another of these for my father in law who was amazed as well. Is good to support companies that make prime quality and reliable products!!!
Just got the red and blue one- man this thing is sweet- after i get the blade nice and sharp i fine tune it with a schrade honesteel then use the leather honesteel sheath like a razor strop - damn thing is scary sharp. 👍👍👍
Ben I just got the magna guide sharpener, and I've sharpened one pocket knife CPM154 steel and the diafolds are working great! I just hope the stones will have decent longevity, Thankyou for the recommendation!
You know, I have walked past one of those at Home Depot and always hesitated on pulling the trigger to purchase one. However, after watching this video, I think I will Ben. LOL. Thanks for the review.
love those sharpeners! been using them for years, I have one in my edc kit, my truck, and I keep one in my tool belt at work, as a union drywall hanger we can go through a lot of razor blades in a week but with the dmt diamond stones I can put a new edge on my blade and save my employer a few bucks!
I love DMT's Diafolds! I have used them for about 6 years now and I haven't worn a single one out yet, and I do a lot of sharpening. I have a few of the coarse/fine and a extra fine/extra extra fine, and I also have an extra coarse. The extra coarse works great for axes, garden tools, and badly damaged knives. I'm glad to see Diafolds getting a little attention in the knife community again! I thought everyone had bought a Work Sharp or a Fallkniven DC4 and forgot about DMT! Haha
Compact and light , I always carry at least one partialy serrated , and that smaller version is perfect for the sml pouch on my Schrade sheath.Good to know.thanks.
Hello, I am currently looking for a sharpening stone and this one looks great to me sinds i'm often out in the field and i would like to sharpen close to my camp. Do you recommend the Choard and fine (red & blue) or the extra fine and extra extra fine (yellow & green) ?? I am a beginner
I'm still practicing my sharpening skills. This may be something fir me too take a look at. Seems quite simple. Also have you realized that the sharpeners open like a balisong knife!
Just got one the blue and red . My wife said you never use them you always use the SMITH BRAND Diamond sharpener would like some more info on the extra extra fine please and thanks for the video
I like the compact size. Tell me after finishing your blade on the extra fine/extra extra fine sharpener does it replace stropping on leather?BTW Love the custom paint job on the wave.
Thanks for this look at the DMT Diafold system, Ben. I'm sorry... by my current choice for field use is still the Worksharp Field Sharpening System. In the field, I think this is sufficient for touching up my knives each day, and it is even more compact. (and more affordable vs. three folding DMT's). One in the bug-out bag, one to share with friends daily. Thanks again. Now a shout out to your other channel, bro: "Living Survival 2" - You all really have to check out Ben's new other channel... it kind reminds me of Mike and Josie Barton's channel (Bushcraft Bartons), but is slanted from that on Ben and Kristen (Christen? ...give us the spelling, please) own personal approach. Waiting to see where they take this. I do know that this channel will take off in no time...They have a great start. Fun loving, outdoors focused young couple... with many things on their minds. Best of luck Ben and Kristen/Christen!!!?
+Alan Williams Yeah the worksharp is great too but a little too bulky for some of my kits. Kristen is the proper spelling. thanks so much for the comment and support.
I was not speaking of the "Worksharp Guided System", Ben... but of their one handed "Field Sharpener". Very light and easy to pack away. I like it. I like it a lot!
@@alanwilliams5836 Eh, the problem with Worksharp is that they are no longer the American company they used to be. Nowadays, they "assemble" their products in the United States out of mostly Chinese made parts. And when they finally outsourced the production of the belts for the Worksharp Powered/Ken Onion Edition, I no longer had the heart to buy from that company anymore. DMT has proudly made 100% of their products out of 100% American Made components. I think I'll stick with them instead.
I have one of these and for some reason I can't get it to work properly like you showed in this video. Could it be because it's quite old? One of my fathers friends gave it to me and it was already used, so maybe it's just too used or something. Hope you can tell me if that's why, and if it's not that can you tell me what else it could be? Thanks in advance! Sorry for my bad punctuation, it's not quite the same when writing in english as it is in danish.
A very good video review concerning these portable DMT Diafold Double-Sided Sharpeners. I'm sold on them. By the way, I really like the micarta scales you've fitted to the BK7. May I ask where you found them?
Another amazing review, just wondering if you are standing in-front of a green screen? If not could you let us know what camera you are filming with as the quality looks great.
When you get around to sharpening a knife, which grit stone or stones would you say you use 95% of the time? For me, most of the time it's my fine grit to just top off the edge, but next to that would be my medium to just bring a maybe dulled or slightly rolled edge back to suitable sharpness for final honing on the fine stone or strop. So why in blazes does DMT feel it's a genius idea to include a coarse and a fine surface on their double-sided field sharpener? Nope, that's a fail for me and they don't win my money.
Alternating every stroke isnt how a burr is made. You should stick to one side stroking until the burr forms and then flip the knife to the opposite side and stroke an equal number as the first.
+Chris Stankaitis search for lansky puck. that is probably the most popular but schrade actually puts them in with their axes. they work well for field sharpening larger tools.
hey Ben Have you tried the sharpener on convex edges? I use a Worksharp for just about everything but in a survival scenario I'm not so sure about convex edges and the ability to easily sharpen them in the field.
+Living Survival Thanks, I found the videos. Have you ever ordered from Voodoo Tactical? If so what were your thoughts. I was looking at there website and from what I know they look good and are pretty cheap.
The only reason I wasn't able to test that one Diafold rat tail beyond 15 years was I lost the dang thing! DMT does suggest water to increase the life of the hones.
I've been using these diamond stones for 15-20 years. They were originally sold to touch up tools (router bits, chisels, utility knives.). Worth their weight in gold.
Dude your name is hilarious!
The key is LIGHT PRESSURE FOR DIAMONDS AND CERAMICS!
What an excellent video. I'm new to DMT diafolds and this video told me everything I need to know about their line of sharpening tools. Thank you so much.
This is a very informative video. I have watched many knife sharpening how-to videos. I actually retained the information and completely understood his explainations. Thank you so much. 5 star rating in my book. Presence, knowledge, personality, communication.
A friend of mine actually gave me the course and fine one that's red on one side and blue on the other side as a present and I love it.
Works great!
Great video and thank you for sharing it with us all..
to the point & very thorough information.
as many have stated below, you literally just sold me a pair!
thanks man - i smashed that like button...
Good video. I bought the coarse and fine in this same size back in 1987 or 88 and glued them together for my field knife when I was in the service. I still use them at LEAST once or twice a week for all my knives including kitchen knives, and they have been used literally 1,000's of times and still going strong. Great product. Keep up the great work.
+wjf213 good to know, thanks.
I just bought one of these DMT sharpeners in course/fine, then a spyderco double sided 600-1800 grit, and lastly a strop with green compound. My first sharpening setup!
Been using a DMT for a few years now. It’s a great product ! Highly recommend. Nice review, bud.
I've used the DMT bildfold sharpeners for 2 years they are awesome.Good video review once again thanks.
+J Baumgardner good to know thanks!
New to your channel and I just wanted to thank you for this video. I just ordered a few sets of these because of this video and I couldn't be happier! Thank you again so much!
they are great.
Great review. I carry the worksharp guided field sharpener in my bag. It offers 4 grits, 2 diamond and 2 ceramic, plus hook and serration ceramics, and last but not least, a leather strop. I love it! The SOG is the small one with my KBar. Thanks for honest info.
+David Barclay that is a good one too David, thanks.
Comprehensive and thorough as always. Great video and product again! Keep them coming...
+Greg Joram thanks Greg.
Love those butterfly knife style sharpeners, Since my birthday is coming up I may need to treat myself and buy my own present
+Bushcraft on Horseback nice and happy b-day.
go for it dude treat yourself
I like the compact design of the sharpeners. Definitely a plus for putting in a bag on the go.. great vid man..
+Jay Scott right on.
i like the balisong design of the sharpener
Hey man...I've used DMT for over 20 years and you're right! You know you can use the serrated dis folds on plain edge knives the same way with more precise control and they come in all the grits! Follow any DMT sharpening session with ceramic rods like Spyderco pocket files and WOW! I've used the serrated rat tail red for over 15 years on every knife I own. I don't let my knives get much past "won't shave" dull either! Softer high carbon steels like axes respond well to the pucks as you said followed by ceramic. I've also used the sanding sponges found at hardware stores and kraytex sticks or slabs on them! STAY SHARP! Great review!
thanks for watching.
Great review. Have been on the lookout for a good compact option but most are to small like you said. Will definitely check them out.
You did an amazing job with making this video thank you
Great review. I had been wanting to try these and you just convinced me to pull the trigger on them. Thanks!
+Saer can't go wrong.
This sharpening solution looks like a great light weight and compact solution. Definitely on my list of next buys.
+P701 can't go wrong.
@@livingsurvival What is weight of DMT Dia-Fold Magna alone ?
Been looking a long time for a good sharpening system. Might have to pull the trigger for the kit to get the best of both grits and the guide. Thanks for the review.
+Steven Behnke the kit is great.
Looks like winner. I like the size and they look durable. Been looking at better sharpening solutions, this system seems to fit what I've been looking for. Great review bro.
+kbbjedi thanks
Great review on what seems to be some very good sharpeners.
+Woodland Features nicest I have found.
Thank you kindly good sir, I was unaware of the even finer grits
LOVE those bk7 scales!
Thanks,those look like a nice system to have. Another great video thanks
+cfred841 thank you!
I love mine...I like paying a little more for a tool that does it's job well, and will last decades. A+
Great video. Verify informative. Keep up the good work.
Those seem pretty awesome. Thanks for sharing man
+berlinetta350 thanks for watching.
I have one of thier key chain versions. ive had it for years , I bought it at a harware store . it was 12 bucks ! ouch , but it has redeemed itself 100 times over. You did well
+billybonewhacker i have a key chain version too.
Now those are some awesome sharpeners!!
+Armed Rogue thanks for checking the video out.
Great video. Thank you
Great vid, thanks for sharing! ,.. I just got one of the little guys yesterday (red=fine) and it worked like a charm, today I got the little blue (coarse) and the butterfly like (coarse/fine) and I got greedy,... I will go grab another of these for my father in law who was amazed as well. Is good to support companies that make prime quality and reliable products!!!
Defiantly a product that is going into my EDC and 3-day pack. Thanks for the review. ^_^
+Zinvchan thanks.
I really like this system.
+Lellobeetle very light.
Quality review dude! You literally just sold me a pair
+CedricAda Gear and Outdoors Great stuff for sure.
Sweet vid man very informational and I have been searching for a good field sharpener for camping.
+Ryan Dyson just what I was looking for and have used them since.
I like this sharpeners system. Gracias. Great video
+Carlos Sepulveda thanks Carlos.
Pretty awesome tools. Looks pretty awesome.
+John Ruiz (SPCaliforniaBushcraft) thanks.
Great review. I can see how they would be very portable.
+MI Timberwookie very portable indeed. enjoy your weekend.
Just got the red and blue one- man this thing is sweet- after i get the blade nice and sharp i fine tune it with a schrade honesteel then use the leather honesteel sheath like a razor strop - damn thing is scary sharp. 👍👍👍
I've used the DMT course and fine for years, I also strop with leather after and it's a very fine edge.
Awesome. Thanks for the comment.
It’s trip is nice, I’ll refer you to this mate I bought mine from
Chubbcrack
He’s on telegram
Ben I just got the magna guide sharpener, and I've sharpened one pocket knife CPM154 steel and the diafolds are working great! I just hope the stones will have decent longevity, Thankyou for the recommendation!
Mine still going strong to this day.
@@livingsurvival Awesome thankyou
Great Video. Always need to carry the ability to sharpen your blade.
Best commercial I've ever watched bar none
Good video helped out a lot 👍🏾
Thanks John
Nice job
Just bought the course and fine sharpener:)
+Oz10 1 cent Enjoy!
Would you recommend this for regular sharpening of tools, or only for when you are out in the field?
You know, I have walked past one of those at Home Depot and always hesitated on pulling the trigger to purchase one. However, after watching this video, I think I will Ben. LOL. Thanks for the review.
+David Ventura I didn't know they had them there.
I am pretty sure that it was a DMT. I remember seeing the colored circles. I will keep you informed.
love those sharpeners! been using them for years, I have one in my edc kit, my truck, and I keep one in my tool belt at work, as a union drywall hanger we can go through a lot of razor blades in a week but with the dmt diamond stones I can put a new edge on my blade and save my employer a few bucks!
+mikedeluca88 nice, thanks for the comment.
Great video...I have a Smiths portable sharpener but its real small. I need to look into this one...Thanks for the review. Ken T
+Ken T i always got uneven results with the smiths.
That's awesome. Thanks for sharing.
np i think i wanna get the keychain one, the big ones are expensive but if i get the money i really want one :)
Monkey Mke Outdoors PM me your address, I'll send you this one.
Thank you sir
I love DMT's Diafolds! I have used them for about 6 years now and I haven't worn a single one out yet, and I do a lot of sharpening. I have a few of the coarse/fine and a extra fine/extra extra fine, and I also have an extra coarse. The extra coarse works great for axes, garden tools, and badly damaged knives. I'm glad to see Diafolds getting a little attention in the knife community again! I thought everyone had bought a Work Sharp or a Fallkniven DC4 and forgot about DMT! Haha
+Cory Vanderhyde they are great, much better than a dc3/4 IMO.
they look cool great review
+danny chadwick thanks danny.
Nice review, keep rocking bub!
+Robert Edwards :)
Looks like a "Must Have".
+Bob Buchholz its a ben's best
And you can even find them at Home Depot! I love mine. I just need to find a nice piece of leather to fold around mine for use as a strop.
+Logic Bob good idea. thanks for the comment.
I almost bought a set of those at Blade. You're making me regret not doing it lol
+Feral Woodcraft i spoke with them at blade and that's how I got them. i liked them immediately.
they do get you a good edge
Compact and light , I always carry at least one partialy serrated , and that smaller version is perfect for the sml pouch on my Schrade sheath.Good to know.thanks.
+PREPFORIT thanks for watching the video.
I've recently bought the magna guide kit but the extra fine ones doesnt do anything at all.
Hello,
I am currently looking for a sharpening stone and this one looks great to me sinds i'm often out in the field and i would like to sharpen close to my camp. Do you recommend the Choard and fine (red & blue) or the extra fine and extra extra fine (yellow & green) ?? I am a beginner
I'm still practicing my sharpening skills. This may be something fir me too take a look at. Seems quite simple. Also have you realized that the sharpeners open like a balisong knife!
+Jason McDaniel very simple.
Looks good. Will give them a try. Thanks Bro :-)
+Daddy Dave thanks Dave.
Just got one the blue and red . My wife said you never use them you always use the SMITH BRAND Diamond sharpener would like some more info on the extra extra fine please and thanks for the video
Where do you get the extra/extra fine sharpener?
I like the compact size. Tell me after finishing your blade on the extra fine/extra extra fine sharpener does it replace stropping on leather?BTW Love the custom paint job on the wave.
+Carlos de la Cruz you could still strop afterwards but i find it unnecessary. the wave now comes in blue, green and orange :)
prima, guter Hinweis!
wow you have my Sergeant majors knife.
Isnt the continuous dmt diamond stones better than the dia fold with the polka dot pattern
Thanks for this look at the DMT Diafold system, Ben.
I'm sorry... by my current choice for field use is still the Worksharp Field Sharpening System. In the field, I think this is sufficient for touching up my knives each day, and it is even more compact. (and more affordable vs. three folding DMT's).
One in the bug-out bag, one to share with friends daily.
Thanks again. Now a shout out to your other channel, bro:
"Living Survival 2" - You all really have to check out Ben's new other channel... it kind reminds me of Mike and Josie Barton's channel (Bushcraft Bartons), but is slanted from that on Ben and Kristen (Christen? ...give us the spelling, please) own personal approach. Waiting to see where they take this. I do know that this channel will take off in no time...They have a great start. Fun loving, outdoors focused young couple... with many things on their minds. Best of luck Ben and Kristen/Christen!!!?
+Alan Williams Yeah the worksharp is great too but a little too bulky for some of my kits. Kristen is the proper spelling. thanks so much for the comment and support.
I was not speaking of the "Worksharp Guided System", Ben... but of their one handed "Field Sharpener". Very light and easy to pack away. I like it. I like it a lot!
Alan Williams yeah I knew which one lol.
I agree on the work sharp field sharpener. It also has 20degree guides. The product featured in the video looks pretty good though.
@@alanwilliams5836 Eh, the problem with Worksharp is that they are no longer the American company they used to be. Nowadays, they "assemble" their products in the United States out of mostly Chinese made parts. And when they finally outsourced the production of the belts for the Worksharp Powered/Ken Onion Edition, I no longer had the heart to buy from that company anymore. DMT has proudly made 100% of their products out of 100% American Made components. I think I'll stick with them instead.
I have one of these and for some reason I can't get it to work properly like you showed in this video. Could it be because it's quite old? One of my fathers friends gave it to me and it was already used, so maybe it's just too used or something. Hope you can tell me if that's why, and if it's not that can you tell me what else it could be? Thanks in advance! Sorry for my bad punctuation, it's not quite the same when writing in english as it is in danish.
A very good video review concerning these portable DMT Diafold Double-Sided Sharpeners. I'm sold on them. By the way, I really like the micarta scales you've fitted to the BK7. May I ask where you found them?
+Teachering facebook.com/CareyCrafts buddy of mine.
Nice and Straight to the Point, Pun intended.
I have that sharpener i keep in my pack and a work sharp in shop
I want to see you sharpen the tom brown.
Another amazing review, just wondering if you are standing in-front of a green screen? If not could you let us know what camera you are filming with as the quality looks great.
+Chilln187 no green screen. i use the canon g7x. wait until it processes to 1080p/60 then it's crystal.
thanks again
So cool
👍
Do they wear out or no because of Dimond . I have the All blue one it’s 30or32 years old Sitting here and this pops up
nice vid
+alex Hoffman thx.
Would you all recommend using a DMT for sharpening garden tools as opposed to knives?
what are the grits??
I have the dmt sharpening system and I just can't get a sharp edge I think it's misleading
When you get around to sharpening a knife, which grit stone or stones would you say you use 95% of the time? For me, most of the time it's my fine grit to just top off the edge, but next to that would be my medium to just bring a maybe dulled or slightly rolled edge back to suitable sharpness for final honing on the fine stone or strop. So why in blazes does DMT feel it's a genius idea to include a coarse and a fine surface on their double-sided field sharpener? Nope, that's a fail for me and they don't win my money.
360, 600, 1200, 8000 I believe. That combo works great for any steel.
Alternating every stroke isnt how a burr is made. You should stick to one side stroking until the burr forms and then flip the knife to the opposite side and stroke an equal number as the first.
I usually use in edgemaker sharpener but I think I'm going to order the diaphragm
+Ryan King nice
I have never heard of ax sharpening pucks.... do you have any reviews to watch? do you have any recommendations for good ones? Thanks!
+Chris Stankaitis search for lansky puck. that is probably the most popular but schrade actually puts them in with their axes. they work well for field sharpening larger tools.
Alright i cant sharpene to save my life, and ive been trying for ever. So do i use the 400 side then the 1000 side?
hey Ben Have you tried the sharpener on convex edges? I use a Worksharp for just about everything but in a survival scenario I'm not so sure about convex edges and the ability to easily sharpen them in the field.
+Donald Kennedy i hand sharpen most things without the guides but it takes time to get used to it.
Kraytex sticks and strips are great for touching up convex in the field, polish when I get home with worksharp
I have an older red/blue model, honestly don't know how long ago I got it. Works great, especially on my Mora (scandi) knives.
+Clint Howard cool :)
Unique tool
+Christian Lopez they really are just what I was looking for.
+Living Survival yep
What about butterfly knifes
Awesome review! Do you know if these are available in Canada.
+HEALTHY Kitchen I don't. check amazon.ca
They are. I got one at Canadian tire today
have you tried the lansky diamond rod? How does it compare.
+KK Prepper not a fan of lansky products.
I watched all your videos and I didn't notice you talking about any medical/first aid kits. You have any tips for making a first aid kit?
+VTECStreetKings i have one from prepare one and several from adventure medical kits. maybe search my channel to find them.
+Living Survival Thanks, I found the videos. Have you ever ordered from Voodoo Tactical? If so what were your thoughts. I was looking at there website and from what I know they look good and are pretty cheap.
VTECStreetKings I haven't reviewed anything myself so can't really comment on that one.
The only reason I wasn't able to test that one Diafold rat tail beyond 15 years was I lost the dang thing! DMT does suggest water to increase the life of the hones.
hopefully the adequately compensated you for this review =)