UltraSharp Diamond Stones ... Anyone Here Using Them?

AlaskaGuy · Nov 23, 2018

WATCH THIS before you buy diamond stones for tool/knife sharpening!

Lovegasoline · Sep 11, 2019

I forgot about this thread and I'm reporting back in the event anyone is looking for some feedback on the Ultrasharp Diamond Stones.
I obtained the three pack and have been using them for over a year, albeit not heavily day-in-day out use.
I have no complaints and I'm pleased with the product. I made a holder as suggested by Paul Sellers.

Due to the convenience I've not had the inclination to use my water stones. I also obtained a Rockler granite surface plate and some 3M films to play with but that too hasn't seen much action. The convenance factor is very high with the diamond plates and sharpening feels like less of a chore. I'm using automobile windshield cleaner spray (another Paul Seller's suggestion), it's cheap and gets the job done. If I want to get the diamond plates gleaming I clean them with a little Bartender's Friend powder. The system is easy to use, easy to store, easy to clean … and therefor it's wholly effective because I use it. I'm a recent graduate of the 'it works and life is short so there's no need to get neurotically obsessive about sharpening except for rare bursts of aesthetic and mechanical curiosity'.

Wish I'd have gotten them years ago!

Lovegasoline · Sep 11, 2019

I forgot about this thread and I'm reporting back in the event anyone is looking for some feedback on the Ultrasharp Diamond Stones.

I obtained the three pack as referenced in my first post and have been using them for over a year, albeit not heavily day-in-day out use. I can't compare them with other diamond plates as I've not used any other brands.
I have no complaints and I'm pleased with the product. They are defect free and appear to be flat. I made a single holder for all three pieces from a waste piece of plywood demonstrated by Paul Sellers.

Due to the convenience I've not had the inclination to use my water stones. I also obtained a Rockler granite surface plate and some 3M films to play with but that too hasn't seen much sharpening action. The convenience factor is very high with the diamond plates and sharpening is much less of chore and more readily dispatched. I don't have to be concerned with damaging the plates like I do with gouging my water stones. The reduction in the MESS vs. my waterstones is a game changer. I'm using automobile windshield cleaner spray (another Paul Seller's suggestion) it's cheap and gets the job done. If I want to get the diamond plates gleaming I clean them with a little Bartender's Friend powder. The system is easy to use, easy to store, easy to clean … and therefor it's wholly effective because I use it. I'm a recent graduate of the 'it works and life is short so there's no need to get neurotically obsessive about sharpening (except for rare bursts of aesthetic and mechanical curiosity)'. If I ever feel the need or if the wood is telling me I need to go bigger on the sharpening or go home I can always put some ultra fine 3m film on the surface plate or if a hole is burning money in my pocket I can by an ultrasuperdeluxfine ceramic stone.

Wish I'd have gotten them years ago!

MrRon · Sep 12, 2019

Warning when using diamond for sharpening: Diamond cuts very fast, so it is easy to over sharpen. Just a few light strokes on a diamond is enough to maintain a sharp edge. Heavy and many strokes can actually remove an already sharp edge, so go easy. Diamond stones will clog when sharpening carbon steel tools, so keep it wet. Works best with carbide and HSS.

Kirk650 · Sep 12, 2019

I use DMT diamond plates, and have for over 10 years. Mostly I use medium and very fine, then the leather strop with the fine rouge. Lately I have put a hard black Arkansas stone between the very fine diamond stone and the strop. I think it's fast and effective, and I don't want to spend all my time sharpening.

Thorbjorn88 · Sep 17, 2019

I have two sets, I bought the 6×2 set of 3 over a year ago because I was naive and just getting into hand tools. They work great. I somehow managed to gouge the medium one and they sent me a replacement no problem. In march I bought the 8×3 set of 3 and have been very satisfied. I've never tried a different brand of diamond stones, but mine are perfectly flat, cut well and leave a good edge.

As to 1200 being fine enough, I follow up with a strop and green compound and get a mirror finish on my plane irons and chisels and a glassy finish on my wood after the plane so I don't have any urge to get a finer stone.

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