Diamond Sharpening Stone 2 Side Grit 400/1000 Diamond Plate Honing Stone 8-inch Hone Sharpener White

I’ve tried traditional whetstones in the past and never had great results, so I was hesitant to experiment again, especially since I own expensive knives and didn’t want to risk damaging them. I also avoided cheaper sharpening tools for the same reason. This diamond sharpening stone worked extremely well. It sharpened my knives quickly and evenly, and I was able to get a very sharp edge without any damage to the blade. The surface feels consistent and effective, and it performs much better than the whetstones I’ve used before. It’s easy to use with a little practice, even if you’re not a professional. Overall, this is a solid option if you want reliable results and care about protecting higher-quality knives. Pros: Sharpens quickly and evenly Safe for expensive, high-quality knives More effective than traditional whetstones Durable surface Cons: Requires some learning Does not come with a base to keep it in place

I’m a huge fan of S SATC diamond bench stones, and this 400/1000 grit double-sided plate continues to deliver excellent value and performance. Like most budget-friendly diamond stones, there is a small amount of lower-grit contamination out of the box, but it’s not excessive and becomes far less noticeable after a short break-in period. Once broken in, these stones settle down nicely and perform very close to their rated grit for consistent, predictable sharpening. What really stands out is durability. My original S SATC stones are approaching two years of regular use, with close to 300 knives sharpened so far, and they still have plenty of life left. The cutting speed remains strong, which is exactly why I always recommend diamond stones like these to new sharpeners. Diamonds cut fast and provide immediate feedback, making it much easier to learn how to hold a consistent angle, raise a burr, apex the edge, refine it properly, and then finish with stropping. Compared to water stones or natural stones—which cut much slower and offer delayed feedback—diamond plates dramatically shorten the learning curve. That faster feedback helps beginners understand what’s happening at the edge in real time instead of guessing. Inexpensive, effective, and long-lasting, this stone is an easy recommendation for beginners and experienced sharpeners alike.

This is a good product for the price but I would spend a little more and get something nicer. The coarse grind is fine but fine grind side is not. This will work for basic sharpening, but if you want to get something razor sharp you're going to need to spend a little more money.

A good diamond stone. Works great on all my wood shop blades, chisels, planer, draw knives ect. Will try on some kitchen knives to see how that goes. Compared to my other brand of diamond stones, I would say it's about equal. May know in a year or too. Not in the shop a lot lately. Used it to level an old Arkansas stone my grand dad had and did a nice job. About all I can say.

I bought these because of the large size, for dressing larger kitchen knives. I am able to get a better stroke on them. I like the grits for keeping a blade sharp, dull knives are more dangerous than sharp ones. I bought two with different grits. 150, 600 and the 400, 1000. This is a good selection for everything from rough dressing to fine honing The diamond plates seem to be durable and do not have to be flattened like other stones. With a S SATC holder they are easier to use. I think I made a good purchase at a reasonable price point. I can recommend these.

Gets the job done! I use this with stropping. Works great and a lot cheaper than the name brand.

Decent beginner stone that doesn't break the bank. This was the first diamond stone that I bought when getting into sharpening and it served me pretty well. I'm no expert but this stone was inexpensive and worlds better than those terrible aluminum oxide sharpening stones for sure. It was decently flat, the course side worked well for getting big nicks out or resetting the edge angle, the fine side gets the edge pretty sharp on it's own but paired with a leather strop I got all the knives in my kitchen shaving razor sharp. Eventually it does seem like the diamond surface starts to actually smooth down after lots of use, I'm guessing this just comes with the territory with cheaper made stones and I just upgraded to a Sharpal stone which is considerably more expensive but hopefully will last longer as well. Overall would recommend for someone getting into sharpening for sure.

AN IDEAL BEGINNER'S STONE - Amazon carrys hundreds of brand-variants on the 35¢ double sided cheap silicate soaking stones. Some sellers charge $18 some $48. These are poor. Very hard to learn on. If you want to learn to sharpen knives, BUY A DOUBLE SIDED DIAMOND STONE like this instead. Sharpening on this stone (or the more expensive, but similar Sharpal that's well rated) is much easier when learning. This has the two indispensable grit ranges. If you can learn to 1.) hold your angle consistently. 2.) form a bevel (about the same) on both sides, and 3.) use your fingers to feel, follow the Burr you will be on your way! - Oh. Burr is important. Be sure to learn about burr. 400 grit shapes your angle & cuts the serrations all the way to the edge that successive grits refine, then hone. 1000 grit finishes. 1000 grit is the coursest fine stone or the finest coarse stone. Honing with a strop after 1000 grit sharpening is an acceptable substitute for laboring up through the grits. (I say this, but I often do sharpen on 2000 before honing) A whisper sharp & keen edge can be quickly made and maintained on any kitchen knife with this stone, and some stropping on leather. Finer grits bring some refinement at the expense of considerable work time. Grits above 3000 hone more than sharpening - reducing the coarseness of the corrugation - the 'Scratch Lines' cut by the low grit & middle grit passes. Above 5000 grit the stones become expensive because of complex traditional factors of Japanese blade culture. Essential for shaving with sharp straight razors. Not useful really for kitchen knives. Diamond compound (cheap or pricey) on a leather strop probably a quicker easier honing method. Save money. Enjoy this stone. Learn. Have sharp knives.

This is a good stone and typical of Japanese product quality. Quickly puts a sharp edge on your knife and recommend to anybody looking to purchase their first stone.

Thanks to both Amazon and the seller. It is awesome 👍😎 I think I will take up tool sharpening as a hobby now.

good product and was delivered on time.

It sharpened a knife I had almost given up on, and now the blade is sharp again. It works especially well for German steel; I personally wouldn’t use it for Japanese knives. I even sharpened my tweezers with it. Excellent tool, and I love that it doesn’t require any special holder or stand. The price is absolutely fantastic as well.

Praticidade e eficiência.