DMT Diamond sharpening stone, extra fine, W4E

Sharpening stone with diamond sharpening surface with the well-known circled pattern. The stone has an extra fine grain. This sharpening stone is delivered including a true leather sheath. Because of the limited dimensions this sharpening stone is ideal to use 'en route'.

Information about grain size DMT sharpening stones The grain size of a diamond stone and a water stone cannot be plainly compared. This is due to the fact that the construction and materials used are essentially different. In case of a water stone the sharpening grains are incorporated into the stone. These grains will be loosened from the stone during the sharpening process in the form of a kind of sharpening paste that arises. In case of a diamond stone, the diamonds are tightened into the surface of the stone.

Important to know You may choose for dry or wet sharpening with the sharpening stones by DMT. The advantage of wet sharpening is that the stone is lubricated and sharpening residues are disposed of. Only use water and never oil if you want to sharpen wet. In addition it is good to know that a diamond sharpening stone has to be used a couple of times in order to obtain the optimum sharpening result. The operation of a new sharpening stone is a little too coarse. Only after 5 to 10 knives the stone will obtain its definitive working.