DMT DS2F 12-Inch Diamond Steel Sharpening Rod, Fine Grit

by Diamond Machine Technology (DMT)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

12" Diamond Steel. Fast honing diamond surface with the realigning function and convenience of traditional butcher's steel. A diamond sharpening rod with sanitary black plastic handle with large guard and color coded ring for easy grit designation and hang-up. Fine diamond (25 micron / 600 mesh) for a razor sharp edge. Rod: 12” x .375” (304 mm x 10 mm) Sharpening with diamonds is fast and easy. No messy oils needed—sharpen dry or with water. Durable construction will provide years of consistent performance and reliable service For proper tool maintenance, woodworkers, chefs and other professionals rely on the superior quality and versatility of DMT products. Made in USA.

Product Description

Fast honing diamond surfaces with the realigning function and convenience of traditional butchers steel.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17 x 2 x 2.5 inches ; 11.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004WFSY
• Item model number: DS2F
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,980 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #22 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Hand Tools > Sharpening Stones
  • #46 in Home & Garden > Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Knives & Cutlery Accessories > Knife Sharpeners

Customer Reviews

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good value, but not all you'll need, November 3, 2009

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S. Webster (Novato, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DMT DS2F 12-Inch Diamond Steel Sharpening Rod, Fine Grit (Tools & Hardware)

This DMT diamond rod fills a niche between a sharpening steel (for daily edge realignment) and a whetstone (for wholesale metal removal to recreate the edge). It's easy to hold properly, takes off a little bit of metal on each stroke so it's easy to control, and you use it dry so it's not messy. This tool is relatively inexpensive and solidly made in USA. I've used mine on about 10 knives (12' of edge) and it shows no sign of diamond loss, so I'm hopeful it'll last a good while.

The 600 grit version creates an edge that I find to be too coarse, even after touching up with a sharpening steel. If you like your edges smooth and sharp (like a razor) rather than micro-jaggy (like a very fine breadknife), you'll need a fine stone to finish or might consider the 1200 grit version instead.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just as advertised, February 12, 2010

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Eunice Kimball "dog lover" (North of Seattle) - See all my reviews
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I bought this for my husband, who is a chef, for Christmas and he is very impressed with it. I wasn't sure if it would be good enough for him, but he says it does just what he wants and is just as good as much more expensive sharpeners.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good honer, might want something finer for a sharper edge, December 5, 2009

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J. B. Leners (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DMT DS2F 12-Inch Diamond Steel Sharpening Rod, Fine Grit (Tools & Hardware)

This honer will keep your knife sharp, but if you want to keep your knife ridiculously sharp, you should look at their finer grit steels (either the extra fine diamond steel or the ceramic steel).