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Diamond Machining Technology CS2 12-Inch Ceramic Steel

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Product Specifications
Part Number:CS2
Item Package Quantity:1
Number Of Pieces:1
Item Dimensions
Weight:8.96 Ounces
Length:17 inches
Width:2 inches
Height:2.50 inches

Technical Details

  • Sanitary plastic handle with large guard for safety
  • Unbreakable, lightweight, wear-resistant
  • Polished and refined edge is easily achieved with this ceramic sharpener
  • No oil is needed-sharpen dry
  • Durable construction will provide years of consistent performance and reliable service

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Through a patented process DMT combined the finer abrasive characteristics of ceramic with a lightweight aluminum base to create an unbreakable, wear-resistant sharpener. Convenience of a traditional butcher steel and designed with a comfortable safety guard equipped handle. Ceramic offers he finest polished edge of all bonded abrasives and the right choice for regular touch-ups to maintain a razor sharp edge. Ceramic surface (7 micron / 2200 mesh) to achieve a polished edge. Rod: 12 by .5 (304 mm x 13 mm) 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

Item #: DMCS2. Ceramic Steel is at home in both camp or kitchen to make short work of cutlery maintenance. A glistening black handle with large knife guard holds the bright white 12 in. rod.. Ceramic Steel is at home in both camp or kitchen to make short work of cutlery maintenance. A glistening black handle with large knife guard holds the bright white 12 in. rod.
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Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 17 x 2 x 2.5 inches ; 9 ounces
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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  • ASIN: B00009YV7S
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  • Item model number: CS2
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #12,199 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect "steel", January 11, 2007
By Gregg Myers (Austin, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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The purpose off a "steel" is to straighten out the tiny roll the blade edge develops as you use a sharp knife. This roll is what makes a knife start to feel dull. I've found that using this rod every time before I use the knife makes a terrific difference in how sharp the knife feels and how long the edge lasts.

This is the perfect tool to keep that super edge on your fine knives. A couple of very light (just enough presure to keep contact) strokes per side, at a shade more than the angle use to sharpen the blade, and that edge is straight and ready to glide through your food.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Sharpening for Dummies, January 11, 2009
By GPMcG (Bethlehem, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Diamond Machining Technology CS2 12-Inch Ceramic Steel (Tools & Hardware)
No offense, but if you are experienced in creating and maintaining a sharp cutting edge, you don't need this review. Just buy it!

If not, here is what you need to know. This tool doesn't sharpen, it hones. And if you hone your knives regularly, you may never, or rarely, need to sharpen them.

Sharpening is the process of creating a new cutting edge; honing refines or restores that edge. In my opinion the steel and diamond tools are sharpening tools and not very good ones. Graduated sharpening stones, or a professional, do a much better job.

I have a set of Katana knives which is over five years old and, with one exception, have never been sharpened, but are all razor sharp. They are honed regularly with a DMT ceramic rod. (The one exception arose as a result of some ill-advised hacking at a unseen bone, which produced large nicks.)

Try this. Take an ordinary butter knife and hold it facing away from you so that a light source will reflect off the blade. (I use the light in a range hood.) As you rotate the knife so that the light reflects off the edge you will see a broad band of reflected light. Dull knife, no cutting edge.

Now do the same thing with your sharpest knife. If it is sharp, you will not be able to see the edge. If you see localized bright spots, it needs to be honed, and this tool is what I would use. If it has large nicks, or it looks like the butter knife, it needs sharpening. Here, a diamond rod may work if nicks are not too large, but it feels to me like a crude way to do something which should be rather precise.

I chose this product primarily for the 12" length, which is helpful for longer knives. After several years of use and occasional cleaning to remove steel dust I am still very happy with its performance.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Solid and Commercial Grade, August 14, 2008
By Kubes "MSgt , USAF" (United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Diamond Machining Technology CS2 12-Inch Ceramic Steel (Tools & Hardware)
This is not a flimsy kitchen store tool. It is very solid, commercial grade kitchen tool. Besides fitting my hand very well, I appreciate the unbreakable ceramic material the steel is made of. I have ordered several styles of DMT steels and have been very happy with the quality product that they provide.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Not a bad "Steel."
This product is a good option for people with intermediate level knives that come with highly sharpened/polished edges. Read more
Published 1 month ago by CyberpunkBebop

5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice product.
This is a bit finer then the extra fine rod. It is fact a step between the X fine and the XX fine coming in a 7 microns or 2200 grit. It's ceramic not diamond. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Wolf-Spider!

2.0 out of 5 stars Very Fragile
This steel does a nice job sharpening knives but it's incredibly fragile. I was using this steel in a commercial kitchen and after about a week it had nicks in the ceramic down... Read more
Published 4 months ago by D. Lewis

2.0 out of 5 stars Diamond Machining Technology CS2 12-Inch Ceramic Steel
I have had this product 7 months now. I am not a good knife sharpening person so bear that in mind.
The ceramic is down to the core nearly worn out. Read more
Published 6 months ago by A. Wagner

3.0 out of 5 stars So far, I've only used it a few times.
Compared to a much older steel (that cost me a lot less) I use/used, the only difference is it takes less time to put a good edge on my knife. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Rick G. Moss

1.0 out of 5 stars Starts out good, but...
I thought this was great when I first got it, but soon it started showing wear. Now, after 4 months it is basically useless. Read more
Published 15 months ago by MangusP

4.0 out of 5 stars Sharpened my knives
Knives get dull with use. This fella keeps em sharp so I don't have to push hard enough to cause an accident. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Mr. W

4.0 out of 5 stars I like it
I like my diamond "steel". Seems to work really well and the 12inch length works for all my knives.
Published 20 months ago by S. Mattics

5.0 out of 5 stars Ceramic Knife Sharpener/manual
Diamond Machining Technology 12-Inch Diamond Steel Shapening Rod, Fine GritThis knife sharpener is the BEST.Although I have other sharpeners and steels for my knives. Read more
Published on March 7, 2008 by Steve Woloszyn

4.0 out of 5 stars A good value for the $
The ceramic sharpening steel is just the right size if you have a 10" or 12" knife as well as anything smaller. It has a well designed hand guard for safety. Read more
Published on January 13, 2008 by P. Masters

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