Rating: - Simply the best.
This is a great product. A medium grit and fine grit combination DMT stone are all that most people will ever need. It may seem expensive, but consider the fact that once you set the edge angle with the medium side, you can usually polish it in minutes to a razor edge. Two things: 1) get either a video or an instruction book on HOW to sharpen - there is more to it than just dragging the blade across the stone. 2) periodically scrub the surface of the DMT with soapy water and a stiff brush, this will clean out the deposits in the surface and allow the diamond deposits to cut properly.
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Rating: - Electro Deposited Diamond Stones
Diamond sharpening stone have been around for many years. The DMT stone consists of a steel backing plated with electro deposited diamond grit in a nickel matrix. The diamond bearing surface is backed up by a sturdy glass reinforced plastic base holding the plate stiff and flat. Unlike regular bench stones which can be used up like a bar of soap, the DMT stone has only a single layer of abrasive and there for a limited working life.
As with any product, diamond sharpening systems have their advantages and disadvantages. They are not well suited for sharpening steel for even the hardest ... Read More