DMT W8FCNB 8-Inch DuoSharp Bench Stone Fine / Coarse - No Base

DMT W8FCNB 8-Inch DuoSharp Bench Stone Fine / Coarse - No Base Review

DMT W8FCNB 8-Inch DuoSharp Bench Stone Fine / Coarse - No Base Feature

• Easy counter or bench use with larger, wider diamond surface for sharpening a variety of knives and edges
• Two sided: Coarse diamond to transform a dull edge and Fine diamond for a razor sharp edge
• Sharpens knives faster than conventional stones with DMT's monocrystalline diamond surface
• No oil is needed-sharpen dry or with water
• Durable construction will provide years of consistent performance and reliable service

Diamond is the hardest material known, and as a result it can be used to sharpen everything from tungsten carbide and steel to ceramic, glass, and stone. This two-sided whetstone is coated with a perforated mesh of extremely durable monocrystalline diamond that sharpens much more quickly than a regular whetstone and won't form grooves or hollows over time. Because the DuoSharp lies flat and provides a wide surface, the whetstone works particularly well for wide-bladed knives. Light pressure strokes are all that are needed, and if lubricant is desired, use water not oil.

Color-coded for quick reference, the blue-dotted side of the 8-by-3/8-by-2-5/8 stone features a coarse, 325-grit (45 micron) surface, while the red-dotted side features a finer 600 grit (25 micron). The coarse side restores dull or damaged edges, while the fine side, used regularly, keeps an edge razor-sharp. DMT makes a stand for the whetstone (sold separately) and will replace free of charge any product found to be defective. --Ann Bieri This 8" double-sided 600/325 fine/coarse grit stone will sharpen, hone and lap, all types of woodworking tools including knives, chisels, plane blades, gouges, and carbide router bits. The stone measures 8" x 2-5/8". Use it dry or with water. It includes a non-skid mat to prevent slipping on work surface.