Diamond Hone

[Rodion]

I got this recently and have been busy polishing the Ulili-key back into shape. Considering I have virtually no experience in the area, the fact it can cut paper again speaks volumes of the sharpener's quality... In any case, I tried shoving it into the "tool" pocket on a sheath along with a SAK or Blast Match, but it made scary noises and became covered with black residue. Each item fits comfortably on its own.



Now, I don't mind taking a few layers off the plastic. What concerns me, is whether or not doing so will wear out the sharpener itself. Should I do it?

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I wouldn't of thoughts so, it all depends on how well the diamonds are bonded onto the hone

[J-sews]

I wouldn't think it would damage the hone itself. 

[jzmtl]

The diamond particles are bonded onto the metal plate, you can get rid of all the base and such, thou it may make holding the plate a bit hard.