💎 DMT W8F Diamond Machine Technology Review

Quality diamond whetstone, similar to the classic Hoferitz original. Expensive but worth the price BUT: the item was sent as a gift and the wooden storage box was NOT included, contrary to both the photo and the written description. Seller, please correct the error. It has been a long time and the seller has not YET responded to the lack of a wooden box for the whetstone. It was a gift so I can't return it. Come on society, do the right thing and correct your mistake. Many Thanks. Updated a few

Diamond whetstones have been around for many years. The DMT stone consists of a steel base coated with electroplated diamond grit in a nickel matrix. The diamond bearing surface is supported by a strong glass fiber reinforced plastic base that keeps the plate rigid and flat. Unlike traditional bench stones, which can be used like a bar of soap, DMT stone has only one layer of abrasive and a limited lifespan. Like any product, diamond grinding systems have their pros and cons. They don't do well

The stone I bought, which is marked simply "one size fits all" is an 8" sharpening stone, fine grit (600 grit), color red because fine-grain DMT sharpening stones of red colour. The extra fine are green (1200 grit), the coarse are blue (325 grit) and the extra fine (220 grit) are black. Revain does not sell the last two. For kitchen knives you really only need this stone, a fine (red) stone, as long as you don't let your knives become too dull. You can buy a set of 6" DMT sharpening stones in…