DMT Deluxe Diamond Professional Knife Sharpening Kit - Includes Set of 3 Diamond Whetstone Blocks for Kitchen Knives, Lawn Mower Blades, Hunting/Butchery Tools, and More - Comes in Natural Wood Box

Excellent! I have been using Japanese water stones for years on my plethora of chisels and plane irons. My set goes from 320 to 8000 grit and they allow me to achieve an absolute mirror finish. So why am I reviewing diamond stones? Well, all water stones dish (cup) in with use and are soft enough to gouge easily. They also groove easily i.e if you re-bevel a 1/4" chisel and move on to a wider one next over the same tract, you can observe the lack of cutting on the chisels bevel. Obviously there are workarounds - start with widest first, do run along same path). While this is especially true of the lower grits, even the 8000 which is relatively hard will require resurfacing, which can be a time consuming task. So I decided to give diamonds a try. I have used small diamond cards for touching up router bits but this was my first time on my chisels and irons. I got this set for several reasons: DMT's reputation for quality, a good spread of 3 different grits, and a great price for a 3 stone set. I was worried about the 6x2 inch size as I always use a Veritas jig (never developed the skill of hand holding) resulting in a shorter stroke, and my irons are 2" wide (easy to miss the edge on a 2" stone). Results: * They cut is very fast. I chose not to use the word `aggressive' as it may imply a coarser than expected cut, I compared the surface scratch pattern left from these to ones left by comparable water stones and they matched up well. The difference was how fast I got there, it required approximately 1/3rd as many strokes on the diamond stones to achieve the same result! * They are ready for use instantly, you should allow 30 minutes of soak time prior to using Japanese water stones. * Virtually no mess (comparatively speaking). Water stones generate a lot of slurry quickly and must be washed down constantly. These diamond stones only need a light misting and the "polka-dot" design does a good job of capturing the particles making clean up fast, easy, and infrequent, all it requires is a wipe down with a damp rag. I think I would prefer a continuous surface on anything smaller than ¼" (DMT has other products that provide this). * The finest grit in this set is only 1200 and the coarsest is 325. I can see and feel the difference in performance when I polish the final bevel with my 8000 water stone but for most work and most users the 1200 finish is fine. Note that DMT does make 2200 and 8000 grit stones but I have not tried them (yet). If you need to do a major repair of change the bevel angle, it will take you awhile with the 325 stone. DMT should think about offering a 4 or 5 stone set, but these 3 grits are sufficient for a wide variety of sharping. * Very light weight. The diamond plate is laminated to a hollow thin plastic box. This is a bit of a disappointment as it gives it a cheap feel (may be one reason for the set being so economically priced). Heavy downward pressure can/will deform, running surface flatness. However, as they cut so well you only need a slight down force. The big disadvantage is that you really cannot use them out of the wood box as they move around easily. The box does do a good job holding them in place. * The Box. It is a nice holding fixture and has rubber feet on the bottom. For many things (like chisels) it is convenient to have all three stones held alongside each other so you can quickly go from one to the next. However it is a pain for things like long knives. The lid just sort of sits there, allowing it to fall off easily. Some sort of latch or magnets to hold it on would be an improvement. * DMT uses a color code to identify grit. While I don't mind this it really would be nice if they printed the grit number on the stone or the holder. Unknowns: How long will they last? Japanese water stones can last several life times, resurface (flatten) it and you have a new stone, I am still using the ones I got 15 years ago and only the very coarsest ones are showing their age (thinning from flattening). How long these DMT's will maintain their cutting ability remains to be seen but from everything I have read, they should last a very long time. However the small diamond hones (brand x not from DMT) I use on router bits have not lasted, so I remain a skeptic. I will update this review down the road and let you know. I highly recommend these as a starter set for anyone looking to try diamond sharpening stones and I will likely be buying additional DMT products. I do not think you can find a better value for the price of this set.

This is a very very nice set of sharpening stones. I purchased one of these 25 years ago and got my use out of it. Worth the investment, extremely durable and flat for the perfect edge. They are thick enough to allow the best sharpening angle. They aren’t too small like most others.

1. I want these in an 8 inch size, and with an extra-extra fine grit. 2. I sharpen a lot of knives. These stones are lightweight and sharpen D2 so much easier than my Japanese wet stones. They sharpen very quickly, BUT it's a bit telling that DMT doesn't offer this kit with an extra-extra fine stone for a little extra. I bought one for me, and another one the next week for a gift after I used them.

I usually use water stones, but decided to try this threesome just for the heck of it. I must say, I was impressed. I put a bit of water on the stone, and they seemed to work well even on the first knife (pre-"broken in") After the extra fine stone, the edges seemed so smooth that I didn't even need the sharpening steel to finish it off. The edges seem to be smooth, the knives much sharper than before with little or no mess. For an edge that's REALLY out of shape, the coarse stone is perhaps not coarse enough (or one should use an even coarser product), but I just exercised my arms with a bit more passes and the edge repaired. The wooden box was a bit of a disappointment. First, it would have been nicer with a hinge. Second, the wooden "beds" for the stones were a bit tight, and I gouged them out a bit to let the stones be removed and replaced without struggling. Also, I put a label on the side of each stone to remind me of which grade grit it was--it would have been nice to have that printed on each stone when they arrived. However, the stones work well, the base is thick enough that I can hold them in my hand and retain all ten fingers, and, I must say, they work surprisingly well. (And it seems a pretty good price for a threesome plus a wooden case!!) ADDENDUM: Some months later, I happened to be asked to sharpen a friend's knife block's worth of kitchen knives. I brought this set along and my beloved water stones. I sharpened half of the knives with each. To my surprise, the knives sharped with this DMT set were sharpened as well or better than the ones sharpened with the water stones. Of course, these DMT don't need to be re-flattened or presoaked. I hate to admit it, but this DMT set sharpened as well or better than other methods requiring a lot more trouble and a lot more skill...

This is an excellent set of sharpeners with a handy wooden container that should last a lifetime. The design eliminates wear spots that you see on corundum stones and maintains a perfectly flat surface for all of your sharpening needs. The three sharpeners do come out of the box easily for surface mounted or handheld sharpening, and have enough edge to grip so that you are unlikely to cut yourself with the blade that you're sharpening. Upon receiving this set, I immediately sharpened an old axe, starting with the coarsest and moving up to the finest, which gave me an excellent edge that is easily maintained. I then sharpened all of the knives in the kitchen. I was able to reshape a straight shaving razor, but even the finest of these three were not fine enough to put a true razor edge on it--you'd need to get an extra extra fine sharpener. That all being said, this set will fit the bill for 98% of your needs, but you may want to add an extra coarse or extra extra fine sharpener if you need to remove a lot of material or need to get a true razor's edge. Top quality, I would definitely purchase this again.

After recently acquiring DMT's extra course whetstone, I decided I had to have a more robust set. This thing is priced quite nicely considering you're getting three beautiful stones. Unless you have extreme repairs to make, or ultra ultra fine detail you wish to put on an edge, most people interested in sharpening their blades can probably just pick this up and call it a day. Compared to the tradition japanese wetstones I'm used to using, these things are clean, fast, and very efficient. The course stone is no slouch, so be sure to be careful while using it. It's great for remaking bevels and cleaning up chips and nicks in record time. From there you'll find yourself working through the fine and extra fine stones very quickly. I work in a fairly small, inconvenient area, so these things are great for minimizing messes. Maybe not noise though. As you can imagine, grinding knives on steel and diamond grit is a bit more noisy than sliding one along slurry-covered wetstones. Oh, and my box came in nice and straight. It's lightly oiled to a smooth finish and comfortably fits the stones without cramping them. Although the box does have rubber mounts that keep it from moving around, I recommend investing in a more reliable base that won't be affected by water. Thankfully I got that single extra course stone first, so I can just swap the stones out onto that. I'm very satisfied with this product, I wish I could give it six stars. I'll keep my comfy japanese wetstones around for when I have time to get messy. But for the most part, this will be all I need. Love it.

All right this may be a long review. I first started using diamond sharpening system, sharpening stones 20+ years ago. The first two stones that I bought were the red and blue stones. I’ve always kept them in my hunting bags because I would sharpen all my knives plus everyone else’s knives who were at camp. After I would get home, I would sharpen all the knives and my wife’s kitchen, I would also sharpen my work tools, and of course, friends and family kitchen, knife set who were dull and needed a good edge put on their knives. In 2024 I finally bought this new set of diamond sharpening stones because the old set finally gave out. I would highly recommend these stones to anyone who wants to keep their knives and work tools sharp. I would say I would buy another set, but at 50 yrs old these may outlast me. I highly recommend getting at least one full set. They are every bit worth the money.

I purchased this to sharpen my kitchen japanese knife collection, which include shun(kramer edition, elite, ken onion and classic) and Hattori HD. My knives sharpen at 16 degrees and with the DMT guide I purchased separately I am able to get a very good edge on my knives. Although I found that I am better off the my whetstones, this set is very good for beginners and I love their coarse stone which is the blue. It is equivalent to 200-300 on the japanese whetstone grit equivalent. The medium is 600 grit but more like 1200 on the japanese whetstone, the fine 1200 is like a 3000 whetstone. Having said that I would not use this set for my regular knife touch up or polish. But I have used it to get a new edge on my knives very quickly, after that I just use my 1000/4000 combo whetstone and 8000 for final polish. I find that the stones are very light since they are plastic and a very very thin layer of diamond coating, you must have a non slip mat to avoid moving. But with 10 light strokes you can easily get a sharp edge back again. I would not recommend this set for home chef sharpening their kitchen knives. Stay with whetstones or buy just the coarse DMT diamond stone by itself if you want to form a new edge. I would recommend for pocket knives though. Very good quality diamonds.

The packaging was to say the least disappointing for an expensive product like this Thrown in an unpadded brown postage bag which arrived ripped / torn Worst package I have ever received The tracking of item was poor and not up to date tracking no given was no help

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They've been great for all sorts of blade steels from 8cr13mov to S90v. Recommended for anyone who's looking for a simple, reliable at home set.

Dieses Set aus drei Wetzsteinen ist wirklich klasse um seine Messer zuhause in Schuss zu bringen und zu halten. Das Schleifen an sich ist nicht so schwer zu erlernen und geht nach ein paar Versuchen schon recht flott von der Hand. Ich kann die Halterung uneingeschränkt empfehlen, die sich zusätzlich erwerben lässt. Diese bringt Bewegungsfreiheit für die Hand, mit der das Messer gehalten wird, denn allein diese Holzbox ist ein wenig flach. Das Schleifgefühl verändert sich anfangs: Wenn die Steine ganz neu sind fühlen sich die Oberflächen noch ziemlich rau an beim Schleifen. Dies verändert sich während der ersten 10-20 Messer und der Schliff fühlt sich deutlich softer und widerstandsärmer an. Als würden die Steine weniger Material abtragen, doch dem ist nicht so. Hier scheint sich eine Schicht aus dem Produktionsprozess abzutragen, die zwar das Schleifgefühl verändert, aber nicht das Ergebnis. Nachdem ich nun die Messer einiger Haushalte wieder zum Leben erweckt habe kann ich feststellen: Für normale Haushaltsmesser ist dieses Set völlig in Ordnung. Bei Messern mit einer Klingenlänge ab etwa 20 cm wird der Umgang etwas hakelig - wer überwiegend große Messer schleifen möchte sollte über die Wetzsteine von DMT nachdenken, die eine Nummer größer sind. Diese passen ebenfalls in die Halterung, die ich eingangs als empfehlenswerten Zukauf nannte. Ebenfalls ratsam ist zusätzlich ein extra-grober Wetzstein (schwarz), da mir in der kurzen Nutzungsdauer bisher schon unzählige Messer angetragen wurden, mit denen man nichtmal mehr ein Stück Pappe zerteilen konnte. Um solche herunter gerittenen Messer überhaupt wieder brauchbar zu schleifen und/oder diverse kleine Ausbrüche in der Klinge zu beseitigen ist der blaue Wetzstein noch zu fein. Damit dauert es eine Ewigkeit eine solch verschlissene Klinge zu regenerieren und auch bei hochwertigeren (härteren) Klingen kommt man mit dem schwarzen Stein richtig gut voran - mit dem blauen Wetzstein ist der Abtrag bei total ruinierten Messern noch zu wenig. Ergänzend noch ein großes Lob für die Videoanleitung des Verkäufers Schmiedeglut, mit dem man leicht in das Thema einsteigen kann.