The difference
Why diamond
A water stone needs soaking and slowly wears hollow. A diamond plate is ready straight away and stays flat. It cuts quickly, so a light hand is enough. Rinse it after use and let it dry.
Diamond Sharpening Stone, 400 / 1000 Grit
Diamond Sharpening Stone, 400 / 1000 Grit
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- 400 grit repairs, 1000 grit sharpens
- No soaking: ready to use straight away
- Stays flat. It takes practice
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Description
Description
A double-sided diamond plate for fast sharpening. The 400 grit side quickly reshapes a blunt or chipped edge. The 1000 grit side then sharpens it.
Diamond cuts faster than a water stone and the plate does not wear hollow, so it never needs flattening. There is no soaking: use it dry or with a little water. The honeycomb face collects the metal filings, and the plate sits in a non-slip base.
In the box: one 400 / 1000 grit diamond plate and one non-slip base.
Good to know: sharpening on a stone takes practice. If you would rather not learn it, choose a rolling sharpener. Light pressure is enough: diamond does the work.
Delivery, returns and guarantee
Delivery, returns and guarantee
Delivery: free to UK addresses, in 7 to 10 working days. Delivery details.
Returns: you have 30 days from delivery to send it back, unused. Returns and refunds.
Guarantee: 2 years, in addition to your statutory rights.
How to use
How to use
1. Set the plate in its base on a flat worktop, 400 side up for a blunt edge, 1000 side up for regular sharpening. No soaking needed.
2. Use it dry, or add a few drops of water to the surface.
3. Hold the blade at a low, steady angle. Rest the edge on the plate and push it forward with light, even pressure, from heel to tip.
4. Turn the knife over and give the other side the same number of strokes.
5. Wipe the plate with a dry cloth now and then to clear the metal filings.
6. After the 400 side, turn the plate over and repeat on the 1000 side.
7. Rinse the plate, let it dry fully and store it dry. Wipe the blade before you cook with it.
Keep your fingers on the flat of the blade, away from the edge.
Contact
Contact
A question before or after you order? Write to us and we will get back to you.
Diamond
Fast, flat, ready
No soaking and no flattening. Set the plate in its base and start sharpening.
The edge
A sharp edge, with practice
A stone gives you full control of the edge. It also asks more of you: sharpening by hand takes practice. If you would rather not learn it, choose a rolling sharpener.
Which stone
Choosing your stone
240 / 1000 to repair and sharpen a blunt or chipped edge. 1000 / 6000 to sharpen and then polish. The diamond stone for speed, with no soaking, and a face that stays flat. The four-grit Whetstone Set for the whole range, from 400 to 8000.
Do I need to soak it?
No. A diamond plate is used dry or with a few drops of water, and it is ready straight away.
How is it different from a whetstone?
It cuts faster and stays flat, so it never needs flattening. A water stone gives a finer finish at high grits, like the 6000 side of our 1000 / 6000 stone.
Which side do I start with?
Use 1000 for regular sharpening. Start on 400 only if the edge is very blunt or chipped, then finish on 1000.
I've never sharpened by hand. Is it for me?
It can be, if you are happy to learn. Allow a few sessions to get the feel of a steady angle. If you want sharp knives without the practice, choose a rolling sharpener.
How do I clean it?
Wipe the filings away with a dry cloth as you work. Afterwards, rinse it in clean water and let it dry fully before you put it away.
What about delivery and returns?
Delivery is free in the UK and takes 7 to 10 working days. If you change your mind, you have 30 days to send it back unused, and it comes with a 2-year guarantee.
Free UK delivery
30-day returns
2-year guarantee
Secure payment
Diamond Sharpening Stone, 400 / 1000 Grit
£36.00