KME sharpeners ?

[Phil Tuccillo]

Do you guys get the standard stones or the diamonds? Just curious if it is worth paying extra for the diamonds or are the standards the way to go.
                        Thanks, Phil

[BobW]

Ron/Jake can answer this if I am wrong, but diamonds are good for removing a lot of material, but you don't get the finish of a regular stone at the end....  I use a XC diamond to get it started and finish with the regular stones.....

[Curveman]

Regular for knives anyway unless you let your knives get far too dull before tuning them up.

[COOCH]

I bought the standard stones those will get everything scary sharp.I sharpened my bosses pocket knife for him.When I saw him the next day his hand and thumb were all bandaged up.He said he was assessing the edge quality and said there was a pint of blood on the ground before he knew he was bleeding.I had to surpress a smirk,he took 5 stitches.KME Sharpeners are AWSOME        You won't be sorry.

[Rob DiStefano]

do a title search for KME in the powwow forum - you'll get LOTS of info!  yours is the 2nd topic asking about kme stones or diamonds in the last week or so.

[elknut1]

I have both the diamonds & regular stones, I use the regular stones 90% of the time easily. I only use the diamonds to remove lots of steel fast then generally go back to the regular stones.
  I can do everything the diamond stone does with the coarse regular stone if I needed too though!

  I'd get the regular stones if I were to have to make that decision based on my present experience!

  ElkNut1

[Jake]

Thanks guys.

Phil,   The gang pretty well got it.  The diamonds get you from very dull to very sharp faster.  The standard stones may take a bit longer but they give you a more polished finished edge.  Diamonds can wear out if misused.  Give us a call if you have any problems.  We are leaving for Wisconsin soon but will be filling orders when we are gone.  Thanks again guys.