Diamond Machining Technology (DMT) 12-in. Diamond Steel, Extra Fine Grit Sharpener (DS2E)

Product Description Extra fine grit. 1200 mesh. Molded black plastic handle with safety guard and hanging ring. Long stroke capability. All purpose length, good for blades up to 10". Hang packaged. Amazon.com For professionals and home cooks who are confident in their technique, this sharpening rod is a quick and effective way to hone and gently realign the folded-over edge of a knife blade. The rod's surface is coated with diamond dust, the hardest and most abrasive material for honing knives, requiring only a few strokes with light pressure while holding the blade at a 20-degree angle. The extra-fine grit on this rod is appropriate for frequent touch-ups or as a final honing step to polish an edge that has already been sharpened on a coarser grit. A steel should always be longer than the blade it is honing and, at 12 inches long, this diamond sharpening rod can be used to maintain all kitchen knives. The steel has a sanitary black plastic handle with a guard to protect hands. Its pointed end affixes into a cutting board to hold the rod still for honing and has a rubber cap that safely covers the point when the rod in-between uses. There is a color-coded ring at the end for hanging the steel up and also for quickly identifying the grit size among a collection of DMT sharpeners of varying grits. DMT generously vows to replace any product found to be defective free of charge. --Cristina Vaamonde P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); From the Manufacturer 12" Diamond Steel. Fast honing diamond surface with the realigning function and convenience of traditional butcher's steel. A diamond sharpening rod with sanitary black plastic handle with large guard and color coded ring for easy grit designation and hang-up. Extra-Fine diamond (9 micron / 1200 mesh) to polish and refine a razor sharp edge. Rod: 12” x .375” (304 mm x 10 mm) 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. See more

• Crafted from the highest quality materials
• Built for performance and durability
• Made in United States
• Sanitary plastic handle with large guard for safety and Color coded ring for easy grit designation and easy hang-up
• Extra-fine grit for regular honing or final polishing step
• Sanitary plastic handle with large guard for safety and Color coded ring for easy grit designation and easy hang-up
• Extra-fine grit for regular honing or final polishing step
• Sharpens knives faster than conventional stones with DMT's monocrystalline diamond surface
• No oil is needed-sharpen dry or with water
• Durable construction will provide years of consistent performance and reliable service