Enhance Precision with DMD 2008 Whetstone Sharpener Diamond Sharpening Tool Review

Summary: This product is a three-grit diamond whetstone with a convenient water tank. Diamond grinding was popularized by the industry leader Diamond Machining Technology (DMT) [please note this product is DM"D" which is unrelated]. Oil. Have many DMT products and they are the industry leader. There are several sharpening systems available to you including Wicked Edge, EdgePro and a few other less expensive brands. I can also sharpen by hand. There is no substitute for learning proper…

A dull knife is far more dangerous than a really sharp one! I have many knives and also some tools (planer knives, wood chisels) that can be sharpened from time to time to get a nice sharp edge. This diamond sharpening system has 3 large, flat, diamond coated surfaces that sit on a triangular steel plate base. The triangular shape makes it easy to transition to a new grit. (Figures 1-3). The sharpening plate holder does not move when I run the knife over the plate. The tub's large, thick and…

First of all, you don't need any of these if you're just using diamond stones. They don't need to be soaked and I find they are much more convenient to use and store flat, simply using window cleaner spray to lubricate the cut and prevent chips from building up in the sand. It really shines when using Japanese water stones that need to be soaked (not all). One of the most important features I find is that my standard stone holder fits over the edge of the tub and the edge around that edge holds