DMT WM8FC-WB Duosharpplus Bench Stone Fine/Coarse with Base Knife Sharpener, Grey
The DMT Difference
Since 1976, DMT has been in business to do just one thing: make the world’s best diamond sharpeners. Product innovations such as our signature polka-dot interrupted surface, and others with our continuous surface of high-performance diamond, are praised worldwide for their superior quality.
From pocket-sized whetstones to heavy-duty bench stones, the difference arrives time and again through our undivided pursuit of sharpening excellence.
For DMT products, no oil or pressure must be used to sharpen the tool or knife.
Quality must be manufactured, not fabricated
Diamond Coverage differs widely from one manufacturer to the next. For long-lasting performance, DMT makes certain that each sharpening surface carries the most diamonds per square inch in the industry.
Diamond Uniformity is also key to sharpener performance. DMT uses a proprietary process that ensures near-perfect consistency in grit size. The result is a micronised monocrystalline diamond that covers evenly across the sharpening surface to prove effective with every use, year after year.
Beware of imitators!
Surface Flatness can mean the difference between a well-honed tool and one that is barely serviceable. Flat surfaces maintain consistent, even contact with the edge to produce a bevel that carries the same degree of sharpness from end to end. DMT sharpeners are engineered to be the flattest on the market, and built to outlast other products, which are variable in surface, and often warped, hollowed or grooved.
DMT Benefits
- The most diamonds per square inch in the industry
- Near-perfect consistency in grit size
- The DMT sharpener produces a clean, razor-sharp edge
- Best Surface Flatness
DMT – Applications
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Home and CulinaryDMT Diamond Sharpeners will quickly sharpen the hardest stainless steel kitchen cutlery while removing a minimum of material from the blade, unlike electric sharpeners. Whether you have a Chef’s knife, a Sashimi Knife, Ceramic knife or even a steep angled meat cleaver, DMT kitchen knife sharpeners can do it all. | Gardening and LandscapingHone pruners, knives, loppers, edgers, axes, shears – even lawnmower blades. DMT sharpeners enable gardeners of all skill levels to keep all of their gardening and landscaping tools in top condition. With a sharp edge, garden and landscaping tools produce smooth, clean cuts that are better for plants. | Outdoor Sports and TacticalOutdoor Enthusiasts worldwide prefer the award winning DMT products to care for their edges. They withstand harsh environments and sharpen all kinds of knives, tools and edged equipment that hunters, hikers, rock climbers, adventurers, campers and sportsman rely on to survive and enjoy the outdoors. | WoodworkingSharp tools make every job easier. Unleash your creativity with woodworking tool sharpeners and chisel sharpeners that work with you, not against you. Our woodworking tool sharpeners are valued by woodworkers who want effective, precise sharpening for all of their tools. |
DMT – Product line
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DuoSharp and Dia-SharpThe first rule of shop maintenance is sharpen your tools. DMT Diamond Whetstones, DuoSharp Bench Stones and Dia-Sharp Bench Stones, are renowned by woodworkers and others for their remarkable sharpening speed, precision flatness and ease of use. | Diafold and Mini-SharpThe lightweight DMT Diafold and Mini-Sharp sharpeners are easy to use. The compact models are ideal for on the way. During transport, the handle is used as a protective cover for the diamond surfaces. | Guided SharpeningThe DMT grinding systems enable a professional edge care, regardless of the manual skill. Both novice and professional will enjoy precise, professional, consistent sharpening results. | Diamond SteelDMT Diamond Steel Sharpeners combine high performance diamond and ceramic sharpening surfaces with the realigning and convenience of traditional steels for sharper results! DMT sharpening steels truly sharpen- not just hone. |
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| Innovative, precision flat two grit diamond sharpener featuring both interrupted and continuous diamond sharpening. | A hardwood box of 3- 6 inches Diamond Whetstone sharpeners makes a perfect gift. | Dual purpose with compact convenience, the Double Sided Diafold Sharpener offers two 4 inches x 1 inches Diamond Whetstone surfaces in one light-weight, portable sharpener. | For professional sharpening results, regardless of skill, depend on DMT Aligner Kits and Accessories. | Fast honing diamond surface with the realigning function and convenience of traditional butcher’s steel. | DMT’s precisely engineered Dia-Sharp Bench Stone with continuous diamond surface assures consistent, even sharpening every time. | |
| Related Applications: Knifes, scissors, tools AND featuring a continuous zone for small and pointed tools | Related Applications: Woodworking, home, culinary, hunting, and more | Related Applications: Home, camping, toolbox, pavilion and more | Related Applications: Handworked, culinary and outdoor sports. | Related Applications: Chef knife, carving knife, fillet knife, paring knife, bread knife, skinning knife | Related Applications: Woodworking and culinary. | |
| Models: WM8CX, WM8FC, WM8EF, WM8EF-WB, W8EF-H-WB. | Models: W6X, W6XP, W6C, W6CP, W6F, W6FP, W6E, W6EP, W8X, W8XNB, W8C, W8CNB, W8F, W8FNB, W8E, W8ENB and available in durable plastic storage case. | Models: FWCX, FWEF, FWEEE. | Models: ADELUXE, AKFC, AKFNR. | Models: DS4F, DS2E, DSOF. | Models: D8XX, D8X, D8C, D8E, D8EE. Size: 6 inches, 8 inches, 10 inches and 11,5 inches. | |
| No oil is needed – sharpen dry or with water. | No oil is needed – sharpen dry or with water. | No oil is needed – sharpen dry or with water. | No oil is needed – sharpen dry or with water. | No oil is needed – sharpen dry or with water. | No oil is needed – sharpen dry or with water. |
| Weight: | 490 g |
| Dimensions: | 33.66 x 33.66 x 29.21 cm; 490 Grams |
| Model: | WM8FC-WB |
| Colour: | Grey |
| Manufacture: | Acme United Corporation |
| Colour: | Grey |
I was going to buy a new paring knife but I decided to try this first. I watched a few YouTube instruction videos and then sharpened all my non-serrated kitchen knives. I can now easily slice soft tomatoes. The fine/ultrafine is all you will need unless your blades are nicked up. The included stand is helpful and has rubber feet to prevent slipping. Very easy and quick to sharpen and maintain your knives.
I was going to buy a new paring knife but I decided to try this first. I watched a few YouTube instruction videos and then sharpened all my non-serrated kitchen knives. I can now easily slice soft tomatoes. The fine/ultrafine is all you will need unless your blades are nicked up. The included stand is helpful and has rubber feet to prevent slipping. Very easy and quick to sharpen and maintain your knives.
Having used Arkansas and Japanese water stones for years, I was very pleased at just how fast and easy this diamond stone works. In additions, there's very little cleanup or mess. I would highly recommend you try this product.
Having used Arkansas and Japanese water stones for years, I was very pleased at just how fast and easy this diamond stone works. In additions, there’s very little cleanup or mess. I would highly recommend you try this product.
Bail on your waterstones!
What a great tool! I use this on my plane irons, chisels, and kitchen knives and have nothing but love for it. Unless your blades are damaged (big chips or nicks) or you want to reset the angle of a bevel on your plane iron, this is probably the only sharpening tool you’ll need. I have a set of Norton waterstones that I’ve been using for a little over a year but they have worn down very quickly and get out of square easily even with diligent use of a flattening stone. I needed something else for my woodworking tools.
The DMT DuoSharp is very, very quick–no mess, easy to use. I used to take my blades over to the Norton waterstone 8000 grit to put a final finish on them after using the DuoSharp, but honestly, now I just strop my blades after using the Green “very fine” side of the DMT stone. Your blades come out razor sharp in two minutes or less if you know what you’re doing.
Get this for sharpening, you won’t be sorry!
I bought this to sharpen my kitchen knives. I have Global knives they are professional knives but they dull quickly, I love to cook and I like my knives to be sharp with this I will keep my knives sharp and ready to go. Highly recommended.
I bought this to sharpen my kitchen knives. I have Global knives they are professional knives but they dull quickly, I love to cook and I like my knives to be sharp with this I will keep my knives sharp and ready to go. Highly recommended.
Finally! I’m finally happy with the edge on my Spyderco Dragonfly. The blade is VG-10 and I’ve never been happy with it until I got this stone.
I tried regular stones, drag-through sharpeners, and an off-brand diamond. I tried fancy sharpening systems on display in the major sporting good store. Every time it would roll the edge, or just plain not get a cut on this blade. This stone from DMT did perfectly, and fast!
Wow, what a time saver. Quickly restores any neglected blade. Bench is great and I have experienced zero slippage. 8in stone seems the perfect size for the most utility and accommodates the majority of blade lengths with ease.
Wow, what a time saver. Quickly restores any neglected blade. Bench is great and I have experienced zero slippage. 8in stone seems the perfect size for the most utility and accommodates the majority of blade lengths with ease.
Super nice stone. I have a box full that I use for kitchen, hunting and butchering knives. Decided I would spend the money for a high(er) end stone and base. I love it. You can feel and hear the difference with the first swipe. The stand is plastic with quick release clips to flip the stone. Does not move at all while using on a standard countertop. If the clips actually last several years, it will be an even better value. No oil is a plus, especially for a quick touch up during butchering… just swipe, wipe and continue cutting. The coarse/fine ratting isn’t really standard compared to most others. I would say medium/fine would be more accurate. An extra coarse/extra fine stone would be a perfect mate. Probably can see that in the future. Wouldn’t hesitate to spend the money again.
Bought these after returning the DMT continuous diamond stone that I purchased earlier. Very happy with this product. Glad I gave DMT a second chance. **No rust on the stone the day after like the continuous stone I bought!**
Bought these after returning the DMT continuous diamond stone that I purchased earlier. Very happy with this product. Glad I gave DMT a second chance. **No rust on the stone the day after like the continuous stone I bought!**
These are well-crafted and durable products from DMT. My only complaint is about the item's packaging - why is an item sold as new arriving with the manufacturer's packaging torn open, leaving me to wonder was it a return, and resold, and if so, why? I notice a trend of this, and I am just enough of a stickler that I expect an item purchased and paid for as new to be that - including the packaging being intact. Otherwise I'd buy on eBay...
These are well-crafted and durable products from DMT. My only complaint is about the item’s packaging – why is an item sold as new arriving with the manufacturer’s packaging torn open, leaving me to wonder was it a return, and resold, and if so, why? I notice a trend of this, and I am just enough of a stickler that I expect an item purchased and paid for as new to be that – including the packaging being intact. Otherwise I’d buy on eBay…
I use this to sharpen my kitchen knives. I was able to take an old dull knife and with some work make it nice and sharp again. It is easy to use and cleanup is minimal. I'm very happy with i
I use this to sharpen my kitchen knives. I was able to take an old dull knife and with some work make it nice and sharp again. It is easy to use and cleanup is minimal. I’m very happy with i
I am a sucker for sharpening stones, sharpening gadgets and gizmos--anything that promises razor-sharp knives. With this purchase, however, I think I've come to the end of my quest. I learned about this diamond impregnated device from Rudolf Dick's "Japanese Knife Sharpening," which is a must for any would-be sharpener. Stones demand work to make sure they are perfectly smooth and level. The diamond sharpeners are far more care-free. Become a steel-master with this book and stone.
I am a sucker for sharpening stones, sharpening gadgets and gizmos–anything that promises razor-sharp knives. With this purchase, however, I think I’ve come to the end of my quest. I learned about this diamond impregnated device from Rudolf Dick’s “Japanese Knife Sharpening,” which is a must for any would-be sharpener. Stones demand work to make sure they are perfectly smooth and level. The diamond sharpeners are far more care-free. Become a steel-master with this book and stone.
DMT stone is the best...love it..Get one!
Second purchase of the same exact bench diamond part. Works extremely well. You must remember not to push down too hard on your blade as you use this. Let the diamonds do the work. Very light pressure only. I had to get another one of these and another stand alone coarse just because I was used to using a stone and pushed down too hard. My old fine flat is now “extra fine” LOL.
This product is the WAY TO GO when it comes to sharpening your kitchen blades, or pocket knives. Its worth every penny. I strongly recommend the DMT products. The cost may seem a bit high, but if you use light pressure and keep the flat wet, this part will last you for years if not decades. Get it!
Amazing stone great product I am a professional chef of 12 years and wasted hundereds of dollars on sharpening stones and tools in the bast bye far this is the best I have ever purchased super easy to put a scary sharp edge on a knife. Buy one
Amazing stone great product I am a professional chef of 12 years and wasted hundereds of dollars on sharpening stones and tools in the bast bye far this is the best I have ever purchased super easy to put a scary sharp edge on a knife. Buy one
Good sharpener but seems like it's not totally flat, some low and high spots. Not enough to worry about but worth mentioning.
Good sharpener but seems like it’s not totally flat, some low and high spots. Not enough to worry about but worth mentioning.
For woodworking chisels and panes, unless in terrible shape, I use the DuoSharp, first a few passes on the fine side and then more on the 1200 mesh side. I finish off with a Shapton 5000 stone. I use to take my tools in to be sharpen but now am using this method. This method appears to work well. I restored by grandfathers plane, 1903, that I found in an old tool box. After rust removal, I flaten the sole with a progressive sandpaper, sharpen the blade to 5000 and also worked the cap iron a bit on the DMT fine side. It is my best plane. My kitchen knives are now very sharp after a few swipes on the DMT. My advice is once a sharping session is over, to dry the DMT before storing.
For woodworking chisels and panes, unless in terrible shape, I use the DuoSharp, first a few passes on the fine side and then more on the 1200 mesh side. I finish off with a Shapton 5000 stone. I use to take my tools in to be sharpen but now am using this method. This method appears to work well. I restored by grandfathers plane, 1903, that I found in an old tool box. After rust removal, I flaten the sole with a progressive sandpaper, sharpen the blade to 5000 and also worked the cap iron a bit on the DMT fine side. It is my best plane. My kitchen knives are now very sharp after a few swipes on the DMT. My advice is once a sharping session is over, to dry the DMT before storing.
This is the only tool you need to get your knives paper cutting sharp. I even used the solid surface area to sharpen my drill bits. The quality of this tool is evident once you hold it in your hands. Highly recommend this product!
This is the only tool you need to get your knives paper cutting sharp. I even used the solid surface area to sharpen my drill bits. The quality of this tool is evident once you hold it in your hands. Highly recommend this product!
I have 2 other DMT combo stones and couldn't be without them. They sharpen true and flat and seem to be very long lived.
I have 2 other DMT combo stones and couldn’t be without them. They sharpen true and flat and seem to be very long lived.
Good stone - technique not included. Consider a guide!
A good sharpener for your knives that have a decent (but dull) blade. The holder and “stone” are good quality, holding the “stone” firmly and being stiff. It’s taking a little “getting used to” to sharpen my knives with this diamond stone (vs the traditional honing stone), but after a few less than successful attempts I finally have the hang of it and can (and have) put a decent edge on all the kitchen straight knives and my pocket knives.
Don’t try to use this with a serrated blade, it won’t work, otherwise, it’s goof for most normal blade lengths.
You may want to consider a sharpening guide if you’re getting this, like me, without much experience. The guide will help you avoid scratching the finished surface of the blade (if that’s important to you) and will help put the right angle on the cutting edge so you don’t round the current one or blunt the edge.
Convenient and useful right out of the box. I don't know how long it will last or how I will know if it is worn out, but right now it is an excellent product. I use it to set my primary bevel on chisels.
Convenient and useful right out of the box. I don’t know how long it will last or how I will know if it is worn out, but right now it is an excellent product. I use it to set my primary bevel on chisels.
I liked the fine/extra fine so much I bought the coarse/ ...
I’ll never use anything but these DMT stones again,
only 1/4 the effort and time of any other method.
I liked the fine/extra fine so much I bought the coarse/ extra coarse.
Now I can sharpen everything from an axe to a straight razor.
I see these products as an investment and money well spent.
i am a novice at knife sharpening and this tool did an incredible job of sharpening my very old carbon steel kitchen knives. admittedly there is a learning curve involved with the process which is important, due to the effectiveness of the diamond stones. "you tube" is a good source. but now i was able to put aside the "low end" set of stainless steel wusthof knives that i was getting by with in favor of the resurrected and much sharper vintage knives.
i am a novice at knife sharpening and this tool did an incredible job of sharpening my very old carbon steel kitchen knives. admittedly there is a learning curve involved with the process which is important, due to the effectiveness of the diamond stones. “you tube” is a good source. but now i was able to put aside the “low end” set of stainless steel wusthof knives that i was getting by with in favor of the resurrected and much sharper vintage knives.
After using water stones and sandpaper to sharpen my woodworking tools for the past few years, I began to get frustrated, in particular after trying to regrind a moving fillister iron, and decided to go another route. The DMT has been held in high regard so I decided to give it a try and it has not been a disappointment. I’ve reground several older plane irons in just minutes using the DMT. Had I used water stones alone, that process would have taken far longer. A quick honing can be achieved in just seconds. I still use an 8000g water stone for final honing, and a leather strop for carving tools, but all of the main work is now done with the DMT Duosharp. Another important feature is the fact that the system requires no maintenance and can even be used dry, though I use water, or window cleaner. Since I purchased the Duosharp my tools have never been sharper, and more importantly, have never been this easy to sharpen.
I was looking at water stones for sharpening kitchen knifes. Decided to go with this brand of diamond stone. I use less water with this and have less mess. The stone is wide enough for chisels and for the blades in hand planes. The one mistake made is mine in that I should have ordered the course/ fine combination. The base has amazing grip when the stone is being worked. The Wife was really ginger with her knives after sharpening. And I got pie.
A great sharpener that comes with its own stand. If you do not have experience with diamond sharpners, please go lightly. My wife used a large quantity of bandages the week I took my diamond to the kitchen. I was kindly asked to keep it out of the kitchen unless she invited it in.
A great sharpener that comes with its own stand. If you do not have experience with diamond sharpners, please go lightly. My wife used a large quantity of bandages the week I took my diamond to the kitchen. I was kindly asked to keep it out of the kitchen unless she invited it in.
With the base it is easy to use on your counter top to sharpen most of your knives. No messy water and worn out sharpening stones. The course stone works for most people's needs. Rotary sharpeners can ruin your knives this method is what professionals use.
With the base it is easy to use on your counter top to sharpen most of your knives. No messy water and worn out sharpening stones. The course stone works for most people’s needs. Rotary sharpeners can ruin your knives this method is what professionals use.
Wow this tool is amazing! My knives are like new, with the exception of my kitchen shears. That was a lesson learned, and completely my error. I did not realize I would ruin them at the time of sharpening all my other knives. I was so excited about the results of my knives there might have been some overkill to my shears. lol This product refreshed my knives like a new set and I would totally buy it again.
Wow this tool is amazing! My knives are like new, with the exception of my kitchen shears. That was a lesson learned, and completely my error. I did not realize I would ruin them at the time of sharpening all my other knives. I was so excited about the results of my knives there might have been some overkill to my shears. lol This product refreshed my knives like a new set and I would totally buy it again.
Wow this tool is amazing! My knives are like new, with the exception of my kitchen shears. That was a lesson learned, and completely my error. I did not realize I would ruin them at the time of sharpening all my other knives. I was so excited about the results of my knives there might have been some overkill to my shears. lol This product refreshed my knives like a new set and I would totally buy it again.
Wow this tool is amazing! My knives are like new, with the exception of my kitchen shears. That was a lesson learned, and completely my error. I did not realize I would ruin them at the time of sharpening all my other knives. I was so excited about the results of my knives there might have been some overkill to my shears. lol This product refreshed my knives like a new set and I would totally buy it again.
This is the real deal. Industrial diamonds cut like nothing else. If you're like me and have a drawer full of blunt knives, this will change all that. I don't have the patience to sharpen knives to a fine edge with chinese sharpening stones. They can be used after initial sharpening with these stones if you wish and you'll get as much as you're willing to work for. This is not just for kitchen knives though. The Duo in duo sharp provides an area on the stone for sharpening chisels and scissors or whatever you can think of. I'm very satisfied.
This is the real deal. Industrial diamonds cut like nothing else. If you’re like me and have a drawer full of blunt knives, this will change all that. I don’t have the patience to sharpen knives to a fine edge with chinese sharpening stones. They can be used after initial sharpening with these stones if you wish and you’ll get as much as you’re willing to work for. This is not just for kitchen knives though. The Duo in duo sharp provides an area on the stone for sharpening chisels and scissors or whatever you can think of. I’m very satisfied.
The right tool for the job.
Brilliant. I thought I was just a talentless clod for not being able to put a decent edge on my tools or kitchen knives. I read so many articles that make sharpening sound like a dark art, but like everything else the quality of your tools matter. This is a very good quality tool and I’ve been able to put excellent edges on planer knives, kitchen knives, putty knives and block plane irons.
This is one of those tools that make you “happy” all the time. It’s always a pleasure to use a cutting tool that has an excellent sharp edge on it, whether it’s cutting veggies in the kitchen or planing an edge.
Wow! I have used small diamond embedded stones before but this brings sharpening to a new level. Use a spray bottle of windex with it and it works even better, it does not clog up and a simple Kleenex is all that is needed to refresh the surface.
Wow! I have used small diamond embedded stones before but this brings sharpening to a new level. Use a spray bottle of windex with it and it works even better, it does not clog up and a simple Kleenex is all that is needed to refresh the surface.
great diamond stone and base this is all you will need to get your knives in working condition but if you need a high polish you will need some ceramics
great diamond stone and base this is all you will need to get your knives in working condition but if you need a high polish you will need some ceramics
great diamond stone and base this is all you will need to get your knives in working condition but if you need a high polish you will need some ceramics
great diamond stone and base this is all you will need to get your knives in working condition but if you need a high polish you will need some ceramics
j aime bien le s deux pierres tres efficaces pour ...
j aime bien le s deux pierres tres efficaces pour mes couteaux de bushcraft et autres!!!!
I took a totally dull 7 inch cheap kitchen slicer knife and with a combination of the extra coarse, coarse, fine, and ultra fine diamond stones turned that knife into a scalpel. I was able to slice a ripe tomato with total ease no thicker then the blade itself, almost as thin as three sheets of paper. These stones are amazing, took about 10 passes on each grade of stone on each side of the knife. About 7 minutes total. Impressive.
I took a totally dull 7 inch cheap kitchen slicer knife and with a combination of the extra coarse, coarse, fine, and ultra fine diamond stones turned that knife into a scalpel. I was able to slice a ripe tomato with total ease no thicker then the blade itself, almost as thin as three sheets of paper. These stones are amazing, took about 10 passes on each grade of stone on each side of the knife. About 7 minutes total. Impressive.
This sharpener is really pretty incredible. I started off with a smaller one by the same brand, but it couldn’t handle my kitchen and camping knives well enough, so I got this one. The size is great and the base for it is quite stable. I can sharpen everything from pocket knives to machetes, to axes with this, and quite fast to boot. I have taped a small wedge on one side as an angle guide (there are videos on youtube about this), and it gives me a perfect edge every time. I was worried that it wouldn’t be able to handle the recurve on some of my blades (concave sections), but I hold the sharpening block at a slight angle and can sharpen the recurve along the edge of the block, and it still sharpens well. I’ve been thinking about getting a finer grit block to go with this one, but stropping the edge typically does the trick too.
Best knife sharpener I've ever owned, and I've owned a lot. I hunt, fish, camp, etc. and this is a one time have it forever never need another one knife sharpener.
Best knife sharpener I’ve ever owned, and I’ve owned a lot. I hunt, fish, camp, etc. and this is a one time have it forever never need another one knife sharpener.
Suggested by relative who has one to try this tool for sharpening my SS kitchen knives. It did a great job with large and small knives. Much, much better than electric sharpene
Suggested by relative who has one to try this tool for sharpening my SS kitchen knives. It did a great job with large and small knives. Much, much better than electric sharpene
easy to flip to the other side and uses water ...
Sharpens so fast compared to the old stone I had there is just no comparison. And the fact it is 8-inches wide and two-sided only adds to the 5 star review. It stays put, easy to flip to the other side and uses water as a lubricant. I couldn’t be more satisfied and have sharpened my knives to almost (and maybe actual) razor sharpness. Yes, you can cut paper with the knife after.
One minor drawback – no edge guide included, although they are available on Amazon.
With the various knives and single and double bevels, it isn’t hard to get a very sharp edge on any knife. I can slice a hoagie bun with a chef’s knife and hardly leave a crumb after using the sharpener and a steel for final edge straightening.
Not for use on serrated blades.
I'm not sure on the price for this level of equipment, but it works very well. The base is rigid and holds the diamond stone well. Flipping the stone on the base is quick and simple. I wish I would have found something more fine at times, but this is great for general knife sharpening with kitchen, hunting, and daily blades. i feel like a natural stone for finishing would be needed to hold an edge longer anyway, so having a finer diamond stone probably wouldn't be too productive.
I’m not sure on the price for this level of equipment, but it works very well. The base is rigid and holds the diamond stone well. Flipping the stone on the base is quick and simple. I wish I would have found something more fine at times, but this is great for general knife sharpening with kitchen, hunting, and daily blades. i feel like a natural stone for finishing would be needed to hold an edge longer anyway, so having a finer diamond stone probably wouldn’t be too productive.
Great bench and stone combination, very easy to work with and cleans easily with some water and a towel. I might go and buyfor the coarse/very coarse stone in the future; but for now, this works nicely on my big knives - I do use a spydyco triangle for small blades though.
Great bench and stone combination, very easy to work with and cleans easily with some water and a towel. I might go and buyfor the coarse/very coarse stone in the future; but for now, this works nicely on my big knives – I do use a spydyco triangle for small blades though.
This sharpening stone is amazing. I was in the military and used to try to sharpen my knives to razor sharpness and have never achieved it until now. I've sharpened all our knives and revive all of them, usually we just donate them to charity, but now they are almost as good as new. I use water and make sure the sharpener is clean between every knife I sharpen. Best sharpening stone I have owned so far. Will buy again.
This sharpening stone is amazing. I was in the military and used to try to sharpen my knives to razor sharpness and have never achieved it until now. I’ve sharpened all our knives and revive all of them, usually we just donate them to charity, but now they are almost as good as new. I use water and make sure the sharpener is clean between every knife I sharpen. Best sharpening stone I have owned so far. Will buy again.
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Great sharpener. Finally I have a sharpener I can keep handy in the kitchen for the kitchen knives.
Just add water. No oily mess like my old stone. It doesn’t sharpen as fine as my old stone, but it’s close. And it’s much less of a hassle and mess.
Sharpening my knives on the old stone was an ordeal, so it didn’t get done as frequently as required
This diamond sharpener his easy clean up so it’s actually a joy to sharpen up the blades.
Carefull that knife is now sharp!
This sharpened really puts a fine edge on the knives. Note, if used frequently, clean it with a 3M pad or similar as it removes the metal quickly and will load up. Not a bad thing, just the by-product of doing a good job.
This sharpened really puts a fine edge on the knives. Note, if used frequently, clean it with a 3M pad or similar as it removes the metal quickly and will load up. Not a bad thing, just the by-product of doing a good job.
This thing works great… For the price you cant beat it. It sharpens fast and is easy to clean and super easy to flip the stone over. The holder almost seems like it would not be able to hold the stone in place because of how easy it is to snap it in place but it will not budge…. There is a handle on the bottom if you want to hold the stone or use it to sharpen a large blade such as an axe or lawn blade…..
This thing works great… For the price you cant beat it. It sharpens fast and is easy to clean and super easy to flip the stone over. The holder almost seems like it would not be able to hold the stone in place because of how easy it is to snap it in place but it will not budge…. There is a handle on the bottom if you want to hold the stone or use it to sharpen a large blade such as an axe or lawn blade…..
Back in the olden days of high school Industrial Arts, Mr. Zander would give you an “A” for the day if you could sharpen a plane iron razor sharp so he could shave arm hair with it. This product would have made doing that a snap. I’ve had experience with using diamond abrasives and main thing to remember is don’t try to force work with a lot of pressure and don’t be afraid to use too much water. The abrasive is tearing off chunks of steel (swarf) that if allowed to remain between work piece and backing plate, will cause the work piece to actually ride on top of swarf and prevent contact with abrasive. I’m retired, I bought this to use in my home shop and I like it.
This product has worked really well for me. I'm still learning as I go how to sharpen things, but I'm really impressed with the DMT products. This tool even has a handle on the reverse side you can hold onto and take it to the item that needs sharpened, like an axe for example.
This product has worked really well for me. I’m still learning as I go how to sharpen things, but I’m really impressed with the DMT products. This tool even has a handle on the reverse side you can hold onto and take it to the item that needs sharpened, like an axe for example.
I needed a sharpener for my kitchen and hunting knives. I have used this sharpener since it arrived and I have been very pleased with the results. I previously tried to use the lansky system and that was a disaster.
I needed a sharpener for my kitchen and hunting knives. I have used this sharpener since it arrived and I have been very pleased with the results. I previously tried to use the lansky system and that was a disaster.
Excellent!
A tab on the first one which I received broke off, but the replacement which Amazon sent is doing just fine.
It’s a pleasure to use – doesn’t slip on my table, and offers enough height for knuckles to clear the table and not interfere with moving the blade.
Started from watching a you tube video and had to have it. Works so well and fast. Nothing like a good sharp knife when you need to get the mis-en-place!
Started from watching a you tube video and had to have it. Works so well and fast. Nothing like a good sharp knife when you need to get the mis-en-place!
I got this for a person who has a leather craft business. He actually chose it and passed along the gift suggestion. He was delighted to get it and says it does an outstanding job with keeping his many knives sharp.
I got this for a person who has a leather craft business. He actually chose it and passed along the gift suggestion. He was delighted to get it and says it does an outstanding job with keeping his many knives sharp.
his is a good product. should have bought the course/fine because it take some effort to put and edge with the fine/extra fine.
This is a great tool. My only complaint is that DMT’s sense of “coarse” isn’t the same as mine. The coarse side of this stone is about the same as a medium India stone, and the “fine” side is a bit more abrasive than a washita stone. That makes this pair of stones useful for maintaing kitchen knives, once you have them in shape. If you have serious work to do, buy the Extra-coarse/Coarse and pair it with the Fine/Extra-fine stones. The base is well-designed and perfect addition.
Excellent option instead of course Whetstones! I wouldn't rate this as Fine/Course but Course/Medium Coarse. There is no way a 600 grit is considered fine in knife sharpening, perhaps chisel, but not knife. The diamond mesh doesn't load up and moves material easily and efficiently. 600 grit gives a toothy edge, fine for most kitchen and pocket knife duties.
Excellent option instead of course Whetstones! I wouldn’t rate this as Fine/Course but Course/Medium Coarse. There is no way a 600 grit is considered fine in knife sharpening, perhaps chisel, but not knife. The diamond mesh doesn’t load up and moves material easily and efficiently. 600 grit gives a toothy edge, fine for most kitchen and pocket knife duties.
This is a great stone. I use mine along with a Veritas guide to sharpen plane irons and chisels. As with any sharpening, keeping a constant angle is essential. One advantage with these diamond composite stones is they don't need flattening. I dip it in water every few minutes. you can't go wrong with this double sided stone.
This is a great stone. I use mine along with a Veritas guide to sharpen plane irons and chisels. As with any sharpening, keeping a constant angle is essential. One advantage with these diamond composite stones is they don’t need flattening. I dip it in water every few minutes. you can’t go wrong with this double sided stone.
Got this for my father in law for Christmas and he loves it. I have an old DMT sharpener that belonged to my Dad who passed away in 1999 and I still use it and it is the best. But you can bet that I am asking my wife for one of these sharpeners next year.
Got this for my father in law for Christmas and he loves it. I have an old DMT sharpener that belonged to my Dad who passed away in 1999 and I still use it and it is the best. But you can bet that I am asking my wife for one of these sharpeners next year.
I've had several different knife sharpening machines and methods ... none of which actually put a nice sharp edge on the knife, and none I could accurately do on my own. The DuoSharp has fixed all of that. It's simple and quick. A Christmas gift I still enjoy a year later.
I’ve had several different knife sharpening machines and methods … none of which actually put a nice sharp edge on the knife, and none I could accurately do on my own. The DuoSharp has fixed all of that. It’s simple and quick. A Christmas gift I still enjoy a year later.
Very high quality sharpening bench. With a little practice this can tool can produce a very sharp edge quick and easy. After using this bench stone I finish up my knives on a strop and they are hair popping sharp, no problem.
You just cant beat the duo sharp bench stones. They are easy to work with and sharpen wonderfully. I am very happy to have this. It came as discribed and quickly. I have no problems with this site and would certianly shop them again. Cant wait to sharpen everything I have.
You just cant beat the duo sharp bench stones. They are easy to work with and sharpen wonderfully. I am very happy to have this. It came as discribed and quickly. I have no problems with this site and would certianly shop them again. Cant wait to sharpen everything I have.
Well I bought this guy and the Dmt d8ee 8inch dia sharp continuos diamond (extra extra sharp) for the finish result, however I'm just talking about this one in this review. First of I purchase this stone with the purpose to sharpen my chefs knife. it is an awesome product it will sharpen your knife super quick, may take a try or 2 to get use to it but is well worth the purchase, don't be afraid of purchasing diamonds, only advice is to no apply pressure let the diamond do the work. The result of both stones is a razor shaving sharp edge! good luck!
Well I bought this guy and the Dmt d8ee 8inch dia sharp continuos diamond (extra extra sharp) for the finish result, however I’m just talking about this one in this review. First of I purchase this stone with the purpose to sharpen my chefs knife. it is an awesome product it will sharpen your knife super quick, may take a try or 2 to get use to it but is well worth the purchase, don’t be afraid of purchasing diamonds, only advice is to no apply pressure let the diamond do the work. The result of both stones is a razor shaving sharp edge! good luck!
This sharpener did what it advertised. You need to know how to hold your knife before it works. But once you learn that, it only takes a few strokes. Am pleased with it and will take to our daughter's place this weekend to sharpen her knives with it.
This sharpener did what it advertised. You need to know how to hold your knife before it works. But once you learn that, it only takes a few strokes. Am pleased with it and will take to our daughter’s place this weekend to sharpen her knives with it.
I have a Spyderco Sharpmaker that keeps all my pocket knives in tune. I’ve got a few other cheaper stones too. For some reason I’ve just been delaying buying a decent diamond stone. Maybe I was being cheap and just didn’t want to spend the money. The DMT DuoSharp is worth every penny. After hitting all my folders and fixed blade woods knives, I let loose on the kitchen cutlery. This left me wondering why I didn’t buy one of these years ago. It made the wife happy too.
The stone itself is hard to fault. It’s fast and will put a nice fine edge on your steel. Kitchen knives should still be honed, and other knives stropped, for the best edge.
My only note is that the base can provide, essentially, too much stability for some purposes. Allowing the stone to rock back and forth ensures that the surface is in contact with the blade. With the base, you’ll often find yourself using only the edge of the stone as the blade isn’t perfectly parallel. A simple solution is to put something like a couple towels below the stone such that it can move with the blade.
This is a great sharpening stone combo. Nice and big with a sturdy base that stays put. It's solid too, so water doesn't get trapped inside when rinsing, unlike another combo stone I have. Nice to have the flat unperforated area at the end for small tools.
This is a great sharpening stone combo. Nice and big with a sturdy base that stays put. It’s solid too, so water doesn’t get trapped inside when rinsing, unlike another combo stone I have. Nice to have the flat unperforated area at the end for small tools.
It works
It made all my knives and cleavers sharp….easy to use too. I keep this in my kitchen drawer, so I can use anytime I need.
I hate dull knives and I cooked a lot. So far, before I found this I was using ceramic knives…still using them but now the other knives useful too
The stone works well, and true to it’s nature, very quickly. The base is light, but holds the stone well and really is a nice addition. There’s actually a handle on the underside of the base… for certain tools, I actually prefer to hold the base in one hand and the tool in the other (sort of like a sharpening steel) – at least for me, the handle is very useful.
I ended up buying this, along with an extra-course, course, and extra-extra fine stone (and the DMT Wave, too :)). I’ve sharpened about 7 lathe chisels and a kitchen knife and am very happy with the results. With the kitchen knife, I took it all the way from extra course to extra extra fine, and finished by honing on a leather belt… and it really came out with a very nice, sharp edge. Very happy with the stones, can’t wait for them to get “broken in” after prolonged use.
Easy to use – didn’t take much practice to get the hang of it. I was able to put a razor sharp edge on my chef, santoku and filet knives. Worth the money in my view.
When I order this product, I liked it because the picture and description said that it comes with base(as you can see the base is black and hold the bench stone). However, when I received it instead of the black base, this product comes with a silicone flat blue piece. The black base (as it shows the product) is sold separately. Surprise!!!! It cost $15 more.
If you are looking for the best sharpener, look no further. I purchased this to sharpen my forged Victorinox knives, and this sharpener is extremely easy to use and quickly brings the edge back to factory sharp, possibly sharper. Just follow the instructions found at the DMT website, as technique is important - especially due to the efficiency of obtaining an edge with this stone.
If you are looking for the best sharpener, look no further. I purchased this to sharpen my forged Victorinox knives, and this sharpener is extremely easy to use and quickly brings the edge back to factory sharp, possibly sharper. Just follow the instructions found at the DMT website, as technique is important – especially due to the efficiency of obtaining an edge with this stone.
Does a good job
I have two of these. Keep them clean and use them with care…..the sharpen quickly. Should last a long time. A couple of them take the place of a while pile of sharpening stones.
Anybody need about twenty stones in a box?
So, I was a bit apprehensive about sharpening my J.A. Henckels professional “s” kitchen knives. I guess that I thought that using the steel that came with the knife set would keep them sharp for eternity. Boy was I wrong. After doing some research, I found that I needed to take drastic action, or I shall forever be punishing the annual Thanksgiving turkey with a very dull 7″ chefs knife.
After doing some research on Amazon, I found this “dual-sided” sharpening solution. I watched the YouTube videos to demonstrate the usage for the DuoSharp Plus Bench Stone and thought any idiot could use this thing. Sure enough, I’m that idiot. I took my 7″ chefs knife and began grinding away just like the guy in the videos. I may have to refine my technique, but my chefs knife is now as sharp as the day it was forged.
I’ve now used the bench stone on every non-serrated knife in my knife block and am looking for more things to sharpen. I’m going to dig out my pocket knives, ice skates, everything that needs an edge.
This sharpening stone was so easy to use (take a moment to watch the YouTube videos) that I’d be happy to recommend this product to anyone that feels a little dull. Very Very happy with this purchase!
This sharpener was everything I expected it to be and more. I have been able to quickly sharpen all my planer blades using the DMT and a rolling angle guide. There are many videos on YouTube showing how to do this. If the planer blade is only a little dull, it only takes 5 strokes to restore the edge.
This sharpener was everything I expected it to be and more. I have been able to quickly sharpen all my planer blades using the DMT and a rolling angle guide. There are many videos on YouTube showing how to do this. If the planer blade is only a little dull, it only takes 5 strokes to restore the edge.
I bought this based on the comment from the user who said it was great for their Global kitchen knives. I bought it for the same reason. It puts a fantastic, functional edge (e.g. slice a piece of paper without tearing) on the blade in just a few swipes. I have not managed to take anything to a razor-sharp (e.g. shave hairs off your arm) edge. I think I need a finer grit for that. However, I do know what I’ll be getting my dad and FIL for Father’s Day.
I bought this based on the comment from the user who said it was great for their Global kitchen knives. I bought it for the same reason. It puts a fantastic, functional edge (e.g. slice a piece of paper without tearing) on the blade in just a few swipes. I have not managed to take anything to a razor-sharp (e.g. shave hairs off your arm) edge. I think I need a finer grit for that. However, I do know what I’ll be getting my dad and FIL for Father’s Day.
What do I like so much about this sharpening stone?
I have tried all of the different whetstones out there, as well as sharpening stones, honing rods, etc..
I always sharpen my own tools and also my own chef’s knives as well as a few camping knives. This is the best diamond sharpening “stone” on the market. For example I must have used my first one for over four years and just a month ago bought this one to replace it! And I use this a lot. I do a lot of high end residential installation, so all of my equipment, as in cutting pliers, pocket knives, (we uncrate and unwrap tons of expensive art pieces) razor knives, and I even sharpen my awls. With this diamond bench stone I can get the edge back on my pocket knife to razor sharp in about 5 minutes.
One of my installers gets a kick shaving in front of the crew with one of my pocket knives that has an exceptionally good blade right after I sharpen it. I also cook a lot and I always sharpen my cooking knife set either before of after I used them. Depends on how many times I have used them that month. This bench stone does such a great job that I really have to remind myself not to put to much pressure on the edge of the blade as I stroke it along the bench stone.
Sooo… If you get one of these you will know what I am trying to describe in a minute. This bench stone is so useful, it works so well, and also so quickly that it is just a pleasure to sit down and use it. And don’t think that just because it has some diamond abrasive materials that it will ruin your blades. It is quite the opposite. The fact that you can really only use light strokes with very little pressure allows your blades a much longer “use” time. By like double or triple its usual lifetime. And that is because you aren’t grinding down the overall steel as much as you would using anything else every time you use it!
If you ever have your tools or knives sharpened by grinding, that process, although it gives you an incredibly sharp edge, also reduces the width of your blade each time it has been sharpened by grinding. And you can get a very very similar incredibly sharp edge just using this bench stone without losing any of your steel.
So I really love this bench stone. I couldn’t run my business without it. I really recommend trying this one out. And I am probably understating how long I had it before I replaced it. I probably used it for closer to six years now that I am writing and thinking about it.
Got one of these for my kitchen knives and serious knives. I have used natural stones and love them, but they are labor-intensive. I tried this one and am hooked. My kitchen knives were my test knives, and it took less than a dozen strokes to put an edge on my chef’s knife that would literally slice a free-hanging length of toilet paper with ease every time. I found that I can easily and quickly put an edge on any knife I own that is just ridiculously sharp. I think I will be using DMT for the rest of my life.
Exceptional product. I own a number of very expensive knifes that need periodic sharpening. If you own any Asian cutlery you know that the recommended sharpening is on a stone. Well, this product is much steadier and easier to master and doesnt require advanced honing skills. Love it.
Exceptional product. I own a number of very expensive knifes that need periodic sharpening. If you own any Asian cutlery you know that the recommended sharpening is on a stone. Well, this product is much steadier and easier to master and doesnt require advanced honing skills. Love it.
I bought this to go with some new Japanese knives I previously bought. Works so well I have sharpened my old knives and now use them and keep the japanese knives out for show. Once you get used to sharpening your knives on this a few licks is all that is needed every so often to keep them sharp
I bought this to go with some new Japanese knives I previously bought. Works so well I have sharpened my old knives and now use them and keep the japanese knives out for show. Once you get used to sharpening your knives on this a few licks is all that is needed every so often to keep them sharp
Superb!!
Great product! With help from training videos the Duo Sharp Plus has proved easy to use and incredibly effective. Thanks DMT…
I have the fine, extra-fine. It’s all the sharpening I need. Hand lopping takes practice but results in a durable long lasting edge. This stone is far better than the blue or white stones. Puts an edge on faster. It seemed expensive at first, but after using it for a coup,e years, I can’t go back.
Bought this and the Coarse/Extra-Coarse stone at the same time. Sharpened all the knives in my house in one evening and now everything stays nice and sharp all the time. Scissors? No problem! And the base holds the stone securely up off the table. A great investment!
Bought this and the Coarse/Extra-Coarse stone at the same time. Sharpened all the knives in my house in one evening and now everything stays nice and sharp all the time. Scissors? No problem! And the base holds the stone securely up off the table. A great investment!
I thought this would be the best product to sharpen plane irons and thus far it has performed to my expectations. I thought it would get them fairly sharp, but it doesn't get them razor sharp. I will have to buy a high grit waterstone to achieve the level of sharpness I'm looking for. I would recommend this for all types of sharpening. The plastic holder has a handle on the back side so it is versatile.
I thought this would be the best product to sharpen plane irons and thus far it has performed to my expectations. I thought it would get them fairly sharp, but it doesn’t get them razor sharp. I will have to buy a high grit waterstone to achieve the level of sharpness I’m looking for. I would recommend this for all types of sharpening. The plastic holder has a handle on the back side so it is versatile.
Received the product promptly and I've got to say, I'm impressed. I've used a decent number of tools and techniques for sharpening knives over the last couple of years (oil-stones, water-stones, alum. oxide, multi-thousand grit automotive sanding papers, etc...) and this is one of the faster and more efficient products I've used. It took me all of ten minutes to go through a number of knives that I had started sharpening up and put a fairly good edge on them. I think I could do with some finer stones for polishing, but so far I don't see a need beyond professional pride.
Received the product promptly and I’ve got to say, I’m impressed. I’ve used a decent number of tools and techniques for sharpening knives over the last couple of years (oil-stones, water-stones, alum. oxide, multi-thousand grit automotive sanding papers, etc…) and this is one of the faster and more efficient products I’ve used. It took me all of ten minutes to go through a number of knives that I had started sharpening up and put a fairly good edge on them. I think I could do with some finer stones for polishing, but so far I don’t see a need beyond professional pride.
Received the product promptly and I've got to say, I'm impressed. I've used a decent number of tools and techniques for sharpening knives over the last couple of years (oil-stones, water-stones, alum. oxide, multi-thousand grit automotive sanding papers, etc...) and this is one of the faster and more efficient products I've used. It took me all of ten minutes to go through a number of knives that I had started sharpening up and put a fairly good edge on them. I think I could do with some finer stones for polishing, but so far I don't see a need beyond professional pride.
Received the product promptly and I’ve got to say, I’m impressed. I’ve used a decent number of tools and techniques for sharpening knives over the last couple of years (oil-stones, water-stones, alum. oxide, multi-thousand grit automotive sanding papers, etc…) and this is one of the faster and more efficient products I’ve used. It took me all of ten minutes to go through a number of knives that I had started sharpening up and put a fairly good edge on them. I think I could do with some finer stones for polishing, but so far I don’t see a need beyond professional pride.
This is the best sharpening system that I own– others include the Smith’s PP1 Pocket Pal Multifunction Sharpener and Smith’s DFPK Diamond Precision Knife Sharpening Kit . While those have features that I also appreciate (such as size/portability and the knife guides for precision sharpening), this is definitely the system to choose if you’re sharpening the knives at home (as opposed to out in the field).
This stone is LARGE– enough to accommodate even my biggest kitchen knives in one pass of the blade. A few (maybe 10-15 on each side, alternating 5 at a time) passes are sufficient to restore a paper (or tomato) cutting edge on my knives. This does make it more bulky for actually taking camping (I’d probably stick with one of the smaller and more portable options), but for the right tool at the right time, this can’t be beat.
Because I like to sharpen my knives regularly, I find myself using the extra-fine side the most– great for quick touch-ups for restoring that ‘shaving’ edge.
I would note that this (both the fine and extra-fine sides) is not necessarily recommended for setting the initial edge on a very dull blade. I’ve tried that before and it takes forever– you’ll want a coarser option for doing that. And you probably would want the extra-extra-fine (or a leather strop– not that I’m experienced enough to have tried either) for putting on the truly hair-splitting edge, but for all of my uses this works great.
I bought this sharpener after doing quite a bit of research. I use Global knives in my kitchen, and they were hard to sharpen back to that original Razor edge that they came with, and I wanted. This diamond sharpener does the job! Great design, and simple to use. Just run a bit of water over it for lubrication and afterwards to clean. My knives are like Razors again, and I am loving it. Great Job DMT!
I'm not a professional chef, I don't spend hours in the kitchen BUT I do like a sharp knife when I go slice a beautiful ripe tomato out of my garden or reach for my pocket knife. I'm not skilled at use of a regular sharpening stone-- just takes too long. With diamond DuoSharp products I don't have to spend hours sharpening blades--- just a few swipes and and your done. I keep mine in the kitchen and every once in a while will make a few swipes over this nice wide stone and I'm done. Pocket knife need a touch up, few swipes and I'm done. If I go to the shop and need to sharpen chisle, rasp, scissors, etc- no prblem its highly portable. I'll be getting a file for my chain saw soon and expect it will cut my sharpening time to a 1/4 with a better edge-- quicker wood cutting on a long hot summer is the way to go.
I’m not a professional chef, I don’t spend hours in the kitchen BUT I do like a sharp knife when I go slice a beautiful ripe tomato out of my garden or reach for my pocket knife. I’m not skilled at use of a regular sharpening stone– just takes too long. With diamond DuoSharp products I don’t have to spend hours sharpening blades— just a few swipes and and your done. I keep mine in the kitchen and every once in a while will make a few swipes over this nice wide stone and I’m done. Pocket knife need a touch up, few swipes and I’m done. If I go to the shop and need to sharpen chisle, rasp, scissors, etc- no prblem its highly portable. I’ll be getting a file for my chain saw soon and expect it will cut my sharpening time to a 1/4 with a better edge– quicker wood cutting on a long hot summer is the way to go.
I have been sharpening knives, axes, wood planes and chisels for a few decades and until recently had not “discovered” these diamond tools. What a revelation! Now I have to find someone to give all my old fashioned stones to. And I have a pile of them!
This tool is high quality and does just what it says it does. And it is simple to maintain and store and use.
Be caareful with it and be careful with the blades you sharpen on it! Great tool!
Every DMT Sharpening product I've used has been excellent. The 8-inch DuoSharp Plus Bench Stone in Fine/Coarse is no exception. It sharpens knives quickly and well. The plastic base is more sturdy than I thought it would be, and holds the bench stone well. This is a fine product. Thumbs up!!!
Every DMT Sharpening product I’ve used has been excellent. The 8-inch DuoSharp Plus Bench Stone in Fine/Coarse is no exception. It sharpens knives quickly and well. The plastic base is more sturdy than I thought it would be, and holds the bench stone well. This is a fine product. Thumbs up!!!
Firstly, I purchased the product direct from USA via Amazon and it worked out half the UK price. It took only a week or so to ship the goods and the freight cost was very reasonable. The product itself is excellent. I bought it principally to sharpen professional quality cooking knives and this diamond whetstone produced very good results. The base is highly recommended as it includes rubber feet to stop it sliding on the worktop. Also it raises the whetstone to give clearance to your knuckles, when gripping the knife handle. Excellent product and great service. DMT WM8EF-WB 8-Inch DuoSharp Plus Bench Stone-Extra Fine/Fine With Base
I have several Chroma 301/Porsche knives ( Chroma Type 301 Designed By F.A. Porsche 10 Inch Chef Knife P01 , for example), and they’re great. But keeping them sharp is kind of a pain because the only thing they tell you is NOT to use a Chef’s Choice-type electric sharpener. I bought a Japanese water stone, but they’re quite expensive, it arrived broken, and they’re not very easy to use or take care of. I decided to give the DMT DuoSharp Extra Fine/Fine a try, and it seems to fit the bill. I’d never seen this type of whetstone before, but it’s a good size to allow for long even strokes, it sharpens my knives quickly, and it’s MUCH easier to care for than the Japanese water stones. I agree with another reviewer who said it would be more helpful if they actually printed the grit size (fine or extra fine) on each side of the stone rather than the color-coded dots. Nonetheless, I suspect once I’ve gotten used to it, I won’t have to think about it.
Wonderful Chef Knife Sharpening Tool, And Good For Lapping Stones
I bought this DMT plate set up primarily to sharpen my 8″ chef knife…which has fallen into a state of disrepair, despite having/using another sharpening tool set, a twin set of sharpening rods, unsuitable for the prior condition, ie…there were some rather big knicks in the edge here and there. The two grits that come with this plate, coarse and fine, have worked to put a better edge on this knife but in all fairness, a coarser grit would have been useful to get the edge ready for a finer stage…but perserverance with the coarse side got the blade ready for the fine plate. It’s all good and worked out but if you have knives in very bad condition, think about buying a grit coarser than coarse…but the coarse grit will get a knicked edge up to speed…you just have to spend more time with it at the coarse stage if that is the coasrsest grit you have
I’ve been using the fine side of the plate to flatten my coticule bout, Le Petit Blanc, a stone I use for honing my straight razors. The fine side of this DMT plate works very well for this chore
All in all I highly recommend this set (coarse/fine) for average knife sharpening duties. The supplied directions will get you going. This is not rocket science, sharpening knives using this tool se
I had an old fine stone. Bought it in 1999, so it lasted quite a while. The new system has a much thinner stone. Put into the stand it is solid. Flip the stone over and you have another grit. I liked it so much I bought ex. course/course stone to go with it. The only thing I would change is stamping the grit number unto it instead of the color dots they use. I will do this myself with engraver--so I don't need to be looking at the chart to see what grit it is.
I had an old fine stone. Bought it in 1999, so it lasted quite a while. The new system has a much thinner stone. Put into the stand it is solid. Flip the stone over and you have another grit. I liked it so much I bought ex. course/course stone to go with it. The only thing I would change is stamping the grit number unto it instead of the color dots they use. I will do this myself with engraver–so I don’t need to be looking at the chart to see what grit it is.
A quick way to restore knives to better than factory edge
I was using a cheap pull through sharpener before purchasing this stone. What a difference!
In a short time it revived my cheap kitchen knives so they were usable. I was also able to sharpen a newer Forschner Fibrox chef’s knife to an edge that was a little sharper than it came from the factory.
I like it better than oil stones because you can sharpen dry on the diamond stone. I haven’t tried sharpening on waterstones yet to compare to the diamond stone.
Great product! Glad to have the pedestal base included, this makes it work well (knuckles hit the table otherwise, not enough clearance for your hand), I personally really like the larger 8″ stone for all sizes of knives, the 6″ version could work as well, the dual sides enable a person to get excellent fine honed cutting edge,of course a person could hone up to 12,000, but for everyday use, 2 thumbs up!!
I bought this stone from amazon.com at a great price. it arrived on time like everything I buy from them. I bought it because I have an old set of henckel knives that are all in great shape but are now very dull. Well let me tell you now that I have this stone all my Knives are razor sharp with very little effort. I actually go around the house looking for old knives just to sharpen them. I think it’s a great product. I hope it lasts as long as they say it should.
Very good product, the only thing that I don’t like me too much is the base, because is not too resistant, the material of the sharpener and the size is just perfec
I use this sharpener for my kitchen knives. Fine is actually rather coarse and it works super fast on a dull edge, and extra fine is fine enough that I can get away with no polishing. The sharpener needs a few drops of water and it cleans easily under water, the bench comes in quite handy. Highly recommended, much faster and less messy than your regular whetstone.
I had a DMT fine/medium and worked with hard Arkansas to finish. I decided to try a DMT fine/extra fine, and got this with the holder for a nice price on Amazon.
This is a great setup. You can hold by the handle or set on a counter, and changing stones is quick and easy. What took me hours to do before DMT on aluminum oxide and hard Arkansas now goes very quickly, thanks to DMT.
If it slows down a bit just put it under running water for a couple of seconds to wash off particles and it’s back. No need to hunt around for a source of good honing oil.
I also like the tip finishing area at one end of the stone, which my first DMT does not have.