DMT DuoSharp Diamond Bench Stone - 8" x 2 5/8"

8" DuoSharp Diamond Bench Stone

Diamond hones are the most efficient and durable sharpeners you can own. Diamonds, which are the hardest of all crystals, remove steel (sharpen) faster than any type of conventional stone. They do not require oil or water to use, so there's no mess! DMT diamond hones are perfect for knives, scissors, axes, fishhooks, ski equipment and even ceramic blades. The DuoSharp Diamond Bench Hone is, in my opinion, the best bench hone you can own. It's really two hones in one! A superior, high precision, two-grit sharpening system, that when used in conjunction with the optional DuoSharp Base, is a truly unbeatable package. It's perfect for the woodworker, chef or industrial user alike. Jeff DuoSharp hone size: Length - 8" x Width - 2 5/8" x Depth - 3/8". Non-skid mat included. How to choose the right grit: Which grit you should use depends on a couple of factors. Ask yourself these questions: How often do you sharpen? How dull do you let your knife or tool edge get before you re-sharpen it? How sharp is sharp enough for you? Ask yourself these questions, and then read the grit descriptions below to determine which grit(s) best suits your needs. Hint: the pros use more than one grit and move from coarser to finer grits as they sharpen. Therefore our top recommendation is for you to consider one of the two-grits-in-one-tool models (Double-sided Diafold Diamond Whetstones or DuoSharp Diamond bench stone models). More about DMT grits EXTRA COARSE - Recommended for aggressive removal of metal on damaged tools or for heavy-duty outdoor tools such as axes and lawn mower blades. This grit is great for flattening Japanese waterstones and is also commonly used as the first step in flattening the backs of chisels and plane irons and for rapid stock removal from a chipped or badly damaged edge. Color code: BLACK EXTRA COARSE (60 micron, 220 mesh). COARSE - Quickly restores a dull edge to cutting sharp again. Customers that desire cutting fast action without worry of edge refinement often use the coarse models. Color code: BLUE COARSE (45 micron, 325 mesh). FINE - Restores to a fine edge any knife or tool that is slightly dull. Many customers consider the fine grit to be a medium/all purpose sharpener. Professional Chefs and gourmet cooks prefer using the fine grit models. For woodworkers and sportsman who are stepping through the grits, it's the edge refinement step done before micro beveling and polishing. Color code: RED FINE (25 micron, 600 mesh). EXTRA FINE - Refines and polishes the sharp edge to razor sharp perfection. If you are new to sharpening or if you do not need your knife or tool edge to be as sharp as absolutely possible, this grit is not recommended. But if it's not sharp until it's sharp enough for you, this is the grit you are looking for. Color code: GREEN EXTRA FINE (9 micron, 1200 mesh).