DMT W6C 6-Inch Diamond Whetstone Sharpener, Coarse with Hardwood Box

by DMT (Diamond Machining Technology)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

A popular sharpening choice, DMT Diamond Whetstone sharpener is a fit at home or in the shop offering a sharpening surface to satisfy a variety of edge care needs. This 6" Diamond Whetstone sharpener comes in a beautiful hardwood case. Includes non-skid rubber feet. Coarse diamond (45 micron / 325) to quickly restore a neglected edge. Size: 6" x 2" x 3/4". 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

High technology combines the hardness of diamonds with the toughness of plastic to give you excellent sharpening results. Fine monocrystalline diamond particles are permanently fixed to a flat plastic base in a unique screen pattern. Water is used as the lubricating wash for sharpening all tool steels, even carbide edges. They work for home and shop use with minimum cleanup and care.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.8 x 2 inches ; 12.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000022409
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: W6C
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #111,245 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hands Down - Its the BEST, May 25, 2002

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Randy (Las Vega$) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DMT W6C 6-Inch Diamond Whetstone Sharpener, Coarse with Hardwood Box (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have used this stone to sharpen at least 100 blades and it still performs like it did on Day 1. This is my 4th Diamond Machine Technology stone. My 1st was/IS a 12 inch extra-fine that is used to put mirror-polished edges on whatever I am sharpening. It still works as well as it did 4 years ago. As with all of DMT's products, the only lubrication used is plain water - no messy oils to contend with, just wipe the excess water off and let air dry when finished. Although a bit pricier than the competition, the monocrystaline diamonds and the thick, rigid, heavy base are well worth the price. I have tried Gerber and Tygersteel stones, and to be honest, they do a fine job - at first, but wear out too quickly. The DMT really has NO competion. Its #1

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great sharpening stone, December 22, 2008

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kvnj "Kevin" (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: DMT W6C 6-Inch Diamond Whetstone Sharpener, Coarse with Hardwood Box (Tools & Home Improvement)

The diamond stone cuts very quickly and efficiently and it's wonderful not having to worry about the stone wearing away over time and having to be leveled. I haven't tried the diamond stones for the finer grains, for which I'm still using Japanese wet stones, so I can't speak to the fine honing capabilities of the diamond stones, but the coarse diamond stone makes short work of the initial process of removing burrs and dings from the blade, the kind of work which can take hours with the finer Japanese stones. Clean-up is easy, they require no soaking, all in all, a very helpful and handy stone to have.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars coarse diamond sharpener, March 1, 2011

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Jos Stark (Somerset, New Jersey USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DMT W6C 6-Inch Diamond Whetstone Sharpener, Coarse with Hardwood Box (Tools & Home Improvement)

Useful if you have a tool that HAD an edge. This sharpener is similar to my #220 Arkansas stone. I will remove a lot of material in a short amount of time with little effort. I used it to replace the edge on a severely abused diver's knife. The previous owner must have been trying to slice barnacles. The advantage this has over Arkansas stones is it cuts faster (it feels like a file) and since it is diamond impregnated the 'stone' will not lose its shape.

If your knife, chisel, etc. needs to be touched up, you should start with a finer grade of diamond and go to very fine for the finished edge.