I have been looking for a deal on a double sided diamond stone for general sharpening. I was all set to but the trend one, but searching n the forum, there seemed to be a few unfavourable reviews. Further searching lead me to look at the DMT stones.
I am fortunate to have a colleague in the States at the moment, due back at the end of next week. A quick email and he was more than happy to bring items back, providing they will fit into his luggage. I located what I think is an excellent deal on a huge 10” x 4” set- probably larger than I need but able to accommodate wide blades and allow long strokes.
http://www.sharpeningsupplies.com/DMT-1 ... 35C24.aspx.
It is shocking how expensive these stones are to buy in the UK- the set that I purchased for $199 (shipped to a US office address) would be over £400 here from Axminster (http://www.axminster.co.uk/dmt-250mm-du ... rod823060/), or their competitors. It would actually still be worth paying the international shipping and paying the relevant taxes on it. I am yet to receive the goods but the customer services department were quick to respond to a couple of questions that I asked of them.
It is entirely possible that the course/extra course stone will not see that much use, but at the price for the kit I felt that I may as well give it a try. I don’t like grinding blades, so I am hoping that the courser stones will avoid needing to.
I am fortunate to have a colleague in the States at the moment, due back at the end of next week. A quick email and he was more than happy to bring items back, providing they will fit into his luggage. I located what I think is an excellent deal on a huge 10” x 4” set- probably larger than I need but able to accommodate wide blades and allow long strokes.
http://www.sharpeningsupplies.com/DMT-1 ... 35C24.aspx.
It is shocking how expensive these stones are to buy in the UK- the set that I purchased for $199 (shipped to a US office address) would be over £400 here from Axminster (http://www.axminster.co.uk/dmt-250mm-du ... rod823060/), or their competitors. It would actually still be worth paying the international shipping and paying the relevant taxes on it. I am yet to receive the goods but the customer services department were quick to respond to a couple of questions that I asked of them.
It is entirely possible that the course/extra course stone will not see that much use, but at the price for the kit I felt that I may as well give it a try. I don’t like grinding blades, so I am hoping that the courser stones will avoid needing to.
