DMT ADELUXE Aligner Deluxe Knife Sharpening Kit

by Diamond Machining Technologies

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The DMT ADELUXE Aligner Deluxe Knife Sharpening Kit is an all-in-one solution for all of your sharpening needs. This kit includes three four-inch Diamond Whetstones, a Serrated Knife Sharpening Accessory, stone holder, blade guide, and a convenient storage pouch to hold it all.

The DMT ADELUXE Aligner Deluxe Knife Sharpening Kit offers: Industry leading precision and accuracy Coarse, fine, and extra-fine Diamond Whetstones for versatile sharpening A special accessory for sharpening serrated blades The ability to sharpen dry or with water

Monocrystalline diamond surfaces sharpen faster and more efficiently. View larger.

A special accessory included in this versatile DMT kit lets you sharpen serrated blades quickly and effectively. View larger.

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Innovative Sharpening
DMT's exclusive monocrystalline diamond surface design produces professional results quickly and with little effort. The Aligner Deluxe Sharpening Kit includes three four-inch Diamond Whetstones to handle a wide variety of edges. Use the Coarse Diamond surface (45 micron / 325 mesh) to tackle those neglected edges and bring them back to their original state. Grab the Fine Diamond stone (25 micron / 600 mesh) to get that razor-sharp edge after using the Coarse stone. Finally, utilize the Extra-Fine Diamond stone (9 micron / 1200 mesh) to get a highly polished edge bevel that is ready to go.

This unique sharpening kit isn't just for flat edges. The Serrated Knife Sharpening Accessory is a helpful tool used to sharpen serrated edges with ease, using a fine diamond surface for stellar results and making it ideal for serrated tactical, hunting, bread or steak knives.

Forget about those messy oils that other sharpeners require. DMT's innovative diamond sharpening stones can be used either dry or with water--what could be easier?

On-the-Go Sharpening Solution
The ADELUXE Aligner Deluxe Kit is a perfect companion for all of your on-the-go sharpening needs. The entire package measures 10.50 x 7.50 x 1.25 inches (LxWxH), and it weighs just 0.78 pounds. The included fabric storage pouch makes for easy portability and storage.

About Diamond Machining Technology (DMT)
Since 1976, Diamond Machining Technology (DMT) has been recognized as the leading innovator in diamond sharpening technology. They've pioneered such ground-breaking innovations as the DuoSharp bench stone, the Diamond Whetstone, and the Diafold Magna-Guide Sharpening System--all of which that have revolutionized the diamond knife and tool sharpening industry. Based out of Marlborough, Massachusetts , DMT continues to develop new and exciting diamond sharpening solutions for both consumer and commercial applications.

DMT is committed to developing and producing the world's finest diamond knife and tool sharpeners. DMT takes pride in the fine workmanship of their products, and they only use the highest quality materials in their manufacturing process. All of their products are guaranteed to be free of defects, and any product that doesn't live up to DMT's high standards will be replaced free of charge by the company.

What's in the Box
Three four-inch Diamond Whetstones, Serrated Knife Sharpening Accessory, stone holder, blade guide, and storage pouch.

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Product Description

Features a 3 stone kit coarse fine & extra fine with a fine serrated sharpener accessory and fabric pouch.ATTRIBUTES Includes: Interchangeable Stone Holder Blade Guide And 3 4 in. Whetstones Special Features: Easy-to-follow instructions Storage: Fabric Storage Pouch

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000FKM41S
• Item model number: ADELUXE
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,681 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #59 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Hand Tools > Sharpening Stones

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62 of 63 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works very well, May 19, 2008

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J. Hubbard (Springfield, OR) - See all my reviews
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This kit works very well. I'm a meat cutter by trade and once a week I run my blades 6 passes on the red (600) and green (1200) grit stones to restore the edge. The blue stone was needed to first create an edge that was at the proper angle. The roll up carrying case is very convenient and fairly sturdy. I haven't tried the serrated sharpening attachment so I can't comment on it's quality but the stones are great. If a blade is too long for the 4" stones you can sharpen one "section" then move the clamp down the blade and run the stones over the parts that were missed. I haven't tried this but I sent DMT an email asking what to do if the blade was too long and this is their suggestion. I don't see why it wouldn't work since you are forced to apply the same angle on every pass. The blades on my knives are wearing much slower than that of the meat cutters who are using the store bench stone. Realistically, it will take a few years to pay for itself in terms of knife life but the convenience of getting a razor edge in 12 strokes is more than worth the modest price to me.

Update 6/20/09 - I've used this for quite a while now. It still works great however a couple things to note. Part of the twisting knob that helps hold the stone in the aligner broke off. I can still turn it the opposite direction and it hold firmly even without it but it broke without being dropped so it's a fragile. Also, once while sharpening I went a little faster than normal and the folding aligner collapsed and I almost cut myself. As sharp as this gets the blade, it could have been very bad. I'm much more careful now. I recommend getting the A4X stone as well. The blue stone is coarse enough to fix a damaged blade but it takes a long time to first create an edge at the angle this is using. I spent 20 minutes on a piece of home cutlery and it still didn't have the edge formed so I could switch to the finer stones. If you plan to sharpen more than one or two knives you really need that extra coarse stone or you'll spend forever creating the initial edge. I would still buy another if I lost it tomorrow.

Update 10/18/09 - The roll up case is still perfectly intact, it's sturdy and wearing well. I bought the extra coarse stone from DMT. It's really the only way to go. Trying to set the initial edge of a blade with the blue stone just takes too long. The black extra coarse stone really takes off the steel and forms the edge quickly. My red and green stones which receive by far the most use are still almost new. Since the edge is set by the coarser stones, the finer ones have less to do and still only require 6 passes or so to restore the edge. Meat cutting has become a part time job instead of full so I don't use this as often but it has held up fine. 2 minutes per knife and they are quite literally as sharp as new.

Update 8/23/10 - I just wanted to post an update. This is still working great and it only takes a few passes to create a razor sharp edge. My opinion on the black A4X stone still stands. You really need the rough grit it has to grind off enough steel to create the initial edge angle. Also, it adjusts quickly so you can have different angles on different knifes. For instance one on a boning knife and another for produce. Too sharp of an angle on a boning knife will ding up and dull almost immediately. I still consider it one of my more useful purchases.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The Good, Bad, and Ugly, October 21, 2010

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Chris P. (Las Cruces, NM) - See all my reviews

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First, the good. For many years I tried just about every sharpening system out there. The early ceramic rod sharpener that had only one fixed angle for sharpening, the one with only one ceramic rod and a spring with a plastic guide that worked by moving the knife up and down, the small sharpeners that had two pieces of steel that worked by pulling the blade in the "V" formed by the steel, and finally, the venerable Sypderco Sharpmaker.

There were also many purchases of regular bench stones, but these require skill in maintaining a constant angle, either by look or feel, and I eventually learned that I was "angle challenged."

The Sharpmaker is a good sharpening system and I regard it highly. The only "problem" is that the system only gives you two choices for the sharpening angle: I think it's 30 degrees and 40 degrees (I'm not positive so verify if you're considering buying that system. It's a very high quality, well-thought-out system if you plan to sharpen only at those two angles.

As I became more interested in knives and wanted to sharpen at angles less than 30 degrees, I decided to try the DMT Aligner system. For the first time, I began to produce edges that were very, very sharp. I use a Sharpie marker to coat the blade and then sharpen a few strokes to see how close the selected Aligner angle is set. The freedom to choose a variety of sharpening angles, combined with the very effective different DMT diamond stones, is really great. Now it's actually fun and easy to sharpen knives. And the half-round sharpener (available as an extra component that must be purchased separately from the kit) works great on concave blades. Highly recommended if you have knives with concave edges.

Now for the bad. The part that clamps the blade, which also houses the two plastic guides that set the angle, is made of cheap, flimsy plastic that breaks easily. I've had the kit for two weeks and I've already broken the one that came with the kit. Luckily, replacements for this part only cost about $12, so my advice is to buy the kit AND an extra blade clamp. I just purchased two so I will have an extra when the next one breaks. Maybe DMT will eventually come out with a more durable clamp, but for now we're stuck with the flimsy plastic model.

All in all, the DMT Aligner is a good sharpener at an affordable price and I will continue using it. For its price, it's a very good value.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars No talent needed for incredibly sharp blades., June 29, 2010

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Russell B. Richelsoph (Chandler, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This knife sharpener is great because it takes the need for talent out of the equation. Sharpening the blade at the exact same angle for every stroke allows you to get a razor edge on anything. I am really happy with this kit. I also ordered the A4X Extra Coarse stone and the A4EE extra extra fine stone, so I have a total of five stones. Everything fits in the blue bag. I am convinced I could get a razor edge on a hammer. Highly recommend.