DMT D2K 2.5-Inch Dia-Sharp Diamond Mini-Hone Kit of C/F/E - Multi-Colour

I can't say any of the DMT stuff is value for money - it's just so expensive. However, is is super-effective. These little hones are not particularly robust, but with light pressure they should last and they do give you a good edge quickly. No trouble sorting out the garden shears (planning to shave with them next week after they've dulled down a bit...).

Good value

Work very well at what they do and I used them to put an edge back onto a circular saw blade whilst in situ (and unplugged). However given the premium price and high brand value name DMT, they do feel a little flimsy. I'm sure that with care they will last long enough and be a useful tool in my sharpening box, but somehow I expected a little more heft. Overall a decent set of diamond hones that work well on small edges.

Good for on the go sharpening

Have used once for sharpening three garden pruners which were still cutting but not very well so tried about 50 strokes per file total working down through grits, Have sharpened ok but worn blackened ( therefore lost cutting layer? ) spots and 0.5cm black more dotted areas already appearing on all three files as well as silvery "scratch" marks over half of green file area. So either its a very thin layer or not fixed very well- maybe only for rather delicate final finishing use? I haven't any experience of using such, and may have pressed too hard at times in both one direction and circular motion( but not that hard!) , - May try using coarser grit first next time but surely for this price per small file the build should cope with this use. Check some recent Amazon.com reviews.

I've used these to put new edges on my Forstner bits. And after a couple of strokes with the green file, the edges are restored. It should be noted that they are not to be used as files, IE to remove a lot of material from any edge. They are used to hone a dull edge.

These are excellent for maintaining a good edge on knives and other items. They are easy to use and also effective in removing sharp edges from glass and ceramics.

Really useful and very easy to carry around - and they get the job done fast !

Works as advertised.

Great to give a quick touch-up to all of your chisels.Makes them just a bit sharper.

Excelente, recomendo a todos

I have several diamond sharpeners from DMT and have been extremely impressed at their durability and the consistent results I get. These smaller more portable sharpeners are great for smaller knives and blades. I have used ceramic sharpeners for a long time until my eyes were opened to diamond sharpeners. So far in my experience anything DMT sharpeners my blades faster and more consistently than anything I've tried.

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