SHARPAL162N Double-sided Diamond Sharpening Stone Whetstone Knife Sharpener |Coarse 325 / Extra Fine 1200 Grit | Storage Case with NonSlip Base & Angle Guide (8 in. x 3 in.)

First thing I want to say in this update is that their customer service is absolutely fantastic. They reached out to me and offered me a replacement Stone no questions asked and I'm very proud to say that my Replacements don't is absolutely perfect not a single flaw on it anywhere it's totally flat the diamond is well bedded and the stone Cuts beautifully and extremely consistent. I greatly appreciate when a company takes care of their customers Amazon of course has fantastic customer service and I'm glad to say that Sharpal also takes very good care of their customers. They was easy to work with I didn't have to reach out to them they reached out to me and they made me a happy customer. Judging by how beautiful the second stone is I have no doubt that it was an anomaly and what I got the first time and is not going to happen very often and if it does happen you can be assured that they will take care of you and that's what matters. I have already sharpened three knives on the stone all three come here whittling off the 1200 and the stone feels absolutely beautiful it cuts very quickly the 325 side is very aggressive remove steel very very fast even steals like k390 and s110v and the 1200 leaves a beautiful scratch pattern with a lot of aggression but yet still here whittling keenness. I am absolutely stoked to have this Stone I know it's going to last a good long time because the diamond bedding is done very well and what is the most impressive to me out of this considering I'm very into sharpening is just how consistently the diamond is sized in fact I'm going to go out on a limb and say that there is not a diamond plate made that has more consistent Diamond sizing than this plate and that is really impressive considering the price. I have electroplated CBN plates that are $200 for one Grit that don't have as consistent sizing as abrasive as the stone does at $70 and includes two grits that's impressive I have risen bonded Diamond Stones that don't have his consistent of diamond sizing as this plate does and that's really saying something these Stones absolutely blow DMT out the water no comparison in consistency and quality. DMT used to make truly incredible quality diamond plates 10 plus years ago but their quality has fallen off greatly over the past 5 to 7 years however I would compare this plate in quality to that of DMT from 10 years ago so that means you are going to get a fantastic quality plate that's going to last you a long time and perform very good for you. These plates are extremely flat the diamond sizing is extremely consistent and the diamond coverage is also extremely consistent and that's what we're looking for in Diamond plates so if you're a sharpener that needs a diamond plate and you want a very high quality piece that also has good customer service attached to it I wouldn't hesitate to buy from this brand. The only thing that I think that they need to do and I hope they do is create a lower grip plate to go along with this plate something like a two-sided 150 and 600 would be a perfect compliment to this plate and I would also see them make a two-sided extremely coarse plate for serious steel removal something like an 80 grit on one side and 180 grit on the other side that would also be very welcomed but that would only be really needed for people like myself who are professional sharpeners and need to remove steel quickly to be able to make reasonable money per hour. I would say that the 150,600 would be a better option for them to make for the general sharpener. The 325 does cut very fast but if you're doing heavy reprofiling it's not coarse enough it doesn't remove steel fast enough for heavy reprofiling and that is where something like a 150 and a 600 would be a perfect compliment to this 325 and 1200. This brand is going to do big things because they're making a truly high quality product and selling it at a very very fair price and most importantly the customer service is excellent and that's what truly matters. It would have been one thing if I would have reached out to them and complained and then they would have just made me a happy customer by giving me a stone that wouldn't say a whole lot about their customer service other than they're just trying to hush somebody but that's not what they did they reached out to me and wanted information on the stone that I got so they could increase their product quality and make sure that this doesn't happen again and on top of that all for me a stone and get it to me within 3 days to make sure that I had a stone that was in good condition and ready to be used without any flaws I didn't ask them for anything they come to me to make me a happy customer and I genuinely appreciate that because that's how companies should do their customers. We spend our money with these companies and most companies could care less about making you a truly happy customer however this company did exactly that they made me a truly happy customer and they most definitely earn my business from now on and I buy a lot of sharpening stones so I am happy to say that I will be a customer for a very long time and I will most definitely support their products. Excellent job Sharpal on awesome customer service and making an Excellent and high performance product!With all the buzz around these stone not having any grit contamination and being extremely flat well I must be unlucky as mine has a pea size high spot on the 325 side it's a big high spot in the electroplating dead in the center of the plate. To say I'm bummed is an understatement. Sharpening on this would absolutely destroy an edge every time you hit that high spot I'm very not happy about it. 1200 side looks beautiful but the coarse side is wrecked. I was really looking forward to a high quality plate because DMT isn't doing the quality they used to so I wanted to buy a different brand that is claiming top quality but what I got was a huge QC over sight.

I read about these sharpeners but I had a smith wet stone so I didn't figure I needed one. One day I was reading the review and watching some videos on you tube about diamond stones and I thought what the heck, if I didn't like it I could return it. After all this is Amazon, right? Anyway, I have a couple of knives that take forever to sharpen on a traditional whetstone. When I got it, I opened it up right away and got my knives out. WOW!!! This thing sharpens them in about half the time (or less) of the old style wet stone. These are kind of pricey so unless you are serious about wanting sharp knives in a hurry maybe this isn't for you. But for me I don't like spending the evening sharpening knives. With this thing I can sharpen my entire knife drawer in about half an hour. So, yes it's flat, it works great and while you can fit it in your back pocket, it would stick out quite a bit. So, while it does not fit in your pocket comfortably, it is small enough to take anywhere with ease. Highly Recommended.

Unboxing the 8”x3” version was IMPRESSIVE! This kit is obviously made to a very high standard. Premium, weighty materials with perfectly flat surfaces. The case doubles as a perfect non-slip base & the orange multi-angle guide will prove very helpful; I love how its magnetic & stays in place.The sharpening plate is large enough for all standard pocket knives & beyond, clearly made of high end chromium steel.I bought mine during a sale & can’t detect any blemishes so I had to leave a 5 star review simply because I’m so impressed even before using it!What a treat, (I’m so excited to use it!) this thing is awesome!

My best knife-sharpening purchase ever. Gets me to "scary sharp" territory in under 2 minutes per knife and got my class in culinary school amazed by how sharp a knife can be, hell, even the chefs were impressed by how easy it was to use and let me sharpen knifes in the most random spots ever (like on the secretary desk at the entrancy of the school and leave metal shavings all over).Built-in anti-slip in the case works great even in wet work surfaces, and the weight is hefty but not too heavy

This is a great sharpening stone, but I HIGHLY recommend buying a sharpening stone holder instead of using the top of the case. A trip to the ER is how I learned that lesson after my knife slipped. :/Otherwise, this is a good value for your money. How the diamonds are "bound" to the base matters. This one is made with one of the better methods, so it works well and is durable.I especially like the course side as it's amazing for setting an edge.For me, the smooth side hasn't been great due to metal getting stuck in the plate often. The contamination from metal is a problem on the smooth side as it can leave tiny imperfections in the blade. If you're sharpening a kitchen knife, pocket knife etc. it isn't a big deal. For me though, I need to sharpen Wood Carving knives which require 3k+ grit edges where tiny imperfections cost you later.If you want a diamond stone for your everyday knives, this is a great value. If you're a sharpening enthusiast or have high grit needs, I recommend buying a good ~400 grit diamond stone for setting the edge. Then some good whetstones. The diamond stone can also be used to flatten your whetstones.

I have been really impressed with this budget option of diamond sharpening stone, after working on a few knives I have noticed that it cuts quite quickly, it is on thin side but when comparing size of the stone I can buy 3 of these to one of a comparable brand, I also must mention that I have tried this on d2, vg10 and 14 c 28 n, but no super steels. I’m sure it would probably work on a cpm3v blade but would probably cause it to wear prematurely