DMT Diafold serrated sharpeners: Which grit?

[Stays Sharp]

I need some input on which grit Diafold rod I should pick up. I only have three serrated folders and was maintaining them with an SM but would like to jump to a rod instead to save their "teeth" . At the present, they are all in good shape and doesn't need any major metal removal. I'd prefer to just have one and was leaning towards the extra fine... Unless you all suggest I go with the fine? Thanks guys.

 

[Obsessed with Edges]

I need some input on which grit Diafold rod I should pick up. I only have three serrated folders and was maintaining them with an SM but would like to jump to a rod instead to save their "teeth" . At the present, they are all in good shape and doesn't need any major metal removal. I'd prefer to just have one and was leaning towards the extra fine... Unless you all suggest I go with the fine? Thanks guys.

The bolded part above suggests you might not need anything more than the EF (Extra-Fine) DMT. The 'Fine' produces some great edges in itself, but might remove more steel than necessary, based on how you've described your current edges. No harm in trying the more conservative option now (the EF), and if you decide later you'd like some more 'bite' in your edges, then pick up the 'Fine'.


David

 

[Stays Sharp]

David, which finish do you prefer on a serrated? You happier with the F's bite?

I'll be pretty good at maintaining them so EF's keener edge degrading faster won't be an issue. I feel like I'll be good either way, but again, I'd like to just stick with one and see which you guys like. Apps: folder edc, zip ties, cardboard cylinders, impromptu bread/steak knife...

 

[Obsessed with Edges]

David, which finish do you prefer on a serrated? You happier with the F's bite?

I'll be pretty good at maintaining them so EF's keener edge degrading faster won't be an issue. I feel like I'll be good either way, but again, I'd like to just stick with one and see which you guys like. Apps: folder edc, zip ties, cardboard cylinders impromptu steak knife...

When I've needed to use a hard hone on a serrated edge, more often than not I've used a ceramic (usually a 'medium' brown/grey). These remove even less metal than would the EF diamond. So, if only stating a preference for one diamond over the other, for serrations, I'd personally opt for the finer one. Most of the 'bite' from quality serrated edges is in the geometry of the serrations themselves, and less about the edge finish within the serrations. I've also just used stropping media to bring up the polish within serrations, and that can make them work beautifully (assuming everything is also crisply-apexed and burr-free). The edge of a denim strop with some white rouge (aluminum oxide) compound works very well for that.


David

 

[Stays Sharp]

Very reassuring that I follow. Will look into stropping them also. I'll be ordering the EF.

You and several others here have helped me so much over the years. I find that I never have to post questions because you have covered so much already. I really appreciate the knowledge, thank you.