Odd question re DMT plates...

[moses]

Wasn't sure whether to put this here or the barbershop, but decided on here....

I picked up a DMT 325 grit plate for lapping my stones. Also figured it could prove useful for knives in rough shape. I also got a DMT 600 at the same time, primarily for use on knives that don't need to start on the 325, but before hitting something really fine.

Thing is, the one label "600" distinctly feels courser than the one labeled "325." I would be absolutely sure that one was packaged incorrectly if the plates themselves were not marked.

Any thoughts?

-Mo

[joel]

Wasn't sure whether to put this here or the barbershop, but decided on here....

I picked up a DMT 325 grit plate for lapping my stones. Also figured it could prove useful for knives in rough shape. I also got a DMT 600 at the same time, primarily for use on knives that don't need to start on the 325, but before hitting something really fine.

Thing is, the one label "600" distinctly feels courser than the one labeled "325." I would be absolutely sure that one was packaged incorrectly if the plates themselves were not marked.

Any thoughts?

-Mo

Weird, I had the same thing happen. I sent the 600 back, and the replacement was fine. As per the instructions, some of the DMT hones need to be "worn in" a bit, which can be a little annoying.

[moses]

Weird, I had the same thing happen. I sent the 600 back, and the replacement was fine. As per the instructions, some of the DMT hones need to be "worn in" a bit, which can be a little annoying.

Hmm..... That was not the response I expected.... Maybe I had better contact somebody. Not sure I want to count on it "wearing in...."

-Mo

[mezzeta]

Hmmm.... I've got 2 different dmt's and they seem to be ok.