I have used a lot of different techniques but the one that works best for me is DMT diamonds, move to Spyderco Sharpmaker, then strop. If you are maintaining your edge the Sharpmaker is awesome, but getting an edge needs the stones.
thoughts on the spyderco Diamond (coarse) triangles for the sharpmaker?
They are good for touching up a dull edge, then move to white ceramic triangles. If the edge is damaged, or re-profiling an angle, the DMT diamond stones are a better way to go.
Just want to clarify and make sure there isn't a communication gap. I should have been more clear in my question and description.
The coarse triangle diamond stones do not come with the sharpmaker, but are sold separately.
Sharpmaker comes with the brown medium, and white fine "triangles".
Is your experience with the not-included coarse diamond triangles (cost an additional $40)
I'm at the point in life where I have too much stuff. For me, getting 2 $40 tiny triangles to work with my current sharpening system is more ideal than getting and storing a 2nd $40 sharpening system- as long as the extra accessory two diamond triangles will be able to profile an edge.
