[Histonet] Diamond Knives

[Jack Ratliff]

Philip,

Marc is correct in everything that he has stated, but if you are looking for diamond knife purchases or services as you indicated in your original posting, I am only aware of DDK providing this service.

Best Regards,

Jack


Jack Ratliff
Hard Tissue Histologist
Chairman, Hard Tissue Committee - National Society for Histotechnology



On Mar 15, 2012, at 9:10 AM, Marc DeCarlo <boneimage8 <@t> gmail.com> wrote:

> Philip,
> 
> We also use Dorn and Hart Microedge.  As far as I know they only do Tungsten Carbide and steel knives but if that is what your looking for they are the best priced, quality, and easiest to work with.
> 
> Marc 
> 
> On Thursday, March 15, 2012, Bernice Frederick <b-frederick <@t> northwestern.edu> wrote:
> > We have a DDK knife, works great on undecalcified bone. We send it to Dorn and Hart Microedge for resharpening as they are local to us and have been at it for years. They used to sharpen our old microtome knives. Talk about dating yourself!
> > Bernice
> >
> > Bernice Frederick HTL (ASCP)
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> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Jack Ratliff
> > Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 8:20 AM
> > To: Philip Slakmon
> > Cc: Histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
> > Subject: Re: [Histonet] Diamond Knives
> >
> > Have a look at Delaware Diamond Knives (DDK). Their website I believe is www.ddk.com. I'm sure they can help you or at a minimum point you in the right direction.
> >
> > Best Regards,
> >
> > Jack
> >
> >
> >
> > On Mar 14, 2012, at 9:42 PM, Philip Slakmon <slakmon <@t> yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Good Afternoon,
> >>
> >> I was interested in knowing people's opinions on the different diamond knives on the market. Opinions could be based on quality, design, workmanship, delivery, customer service/support, pricing, ....
> >>
> >>
> >> Thank you,
> >>
> >> Philip
> >>
> >>
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