I have the coarse and the fine Dmt. Might take a bit longer that the X-coarse bit it will work.

Thanks Skunk, that's what I was looking for!

The coarse/fine (blue/red) can handle most tasks. As mentioned in one of the earlier posts the extra coarse (black) works better for chips and reprofiling. That is what I use at home then on to the blue-tan then a loaded strop. When I'm out I use the diafolds blue/red and green/tan. You can get a mini hone in extra coarse as a "just in case" and it doesn't take up much space.

Really nice kit there Hooker! I also carry that same EZE Lap credit card set, along with with some very fine emery cloth/sandpaper inside. Very compact and pretty much takes care of everything what I need to keep my knives usable in the field.

Sweet! Just noticed that I'm now ahead of my 100 posts per year goal. JYD status is in the bag for 2019!!!

i need to get some news stones and a strop

I like the Lansky Dogbone. It's all I need.

I carry a lansky pocket carbide/ceramic sharpener, ezelap diamond oval rod and 3000 grit paper. All of these are very light and do a good job at maintaining the edge.

I usually carry a medium credit card sized diamond plate from EZE Lap

Diamond hones are the only way to to, that's for sure.