Reviews and Ratings for DMT DS2E 12" Diamond Steel, Extra-Fine

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DMT DS2E 12 inch Diamond Steel, Extra-Fine

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Patrick
Pflugerville, Texas

Nov 06, 2014

Pros: Effectiveness, Durability, Overall Quality, Ease of Use

Cons: None

Diamond Steel Extra Fine Review

I have wanted to get one of these since I first saw it probably 20 years ago at LL Bean in Maine. (I guess I did not want to make an impulsive buy). I have used it many times and it works just as I expected it to work, and I really like it. Very beefy handle that I think would be good for large hands.

Jack L
Ohio

Jul 01, 2020

Pros: Effectiveness, Overall Quality, Ease of Use

Cons: None

Great for More Aggressive Honing

I have a penknife that resisted good honing with my ceramic and metal hones. The Diamond Steel gave it a good edge so that I'm willing to EDC-carry it again. I filleted pork chops for sandwiches, and gave the knife a quick hone beforehand with the Diamond Steel. The cut went smoother and more sure than usual. A worthwhile purchase for me. .

Walter
Evanston, IL

Jul 23, 2010

Pros: Effectiveness, Durability, Overall Quality, Ease of Use

Cons: None

Just what I needed

I had purchased the DMT ceramic steel a few years ago, but I applied far too much pressure and tiny bits of the ceramic came off. I bought the DMT Diamond Sharpening Steel as a replacement and am delighted with it. I sharpen my knives on DMT diamond hones every four months or so, but this diamond steel keeps them in excellent shape in the intervals.

Lee W
Severn, Md

Jan 03, 2013

Pros: Effectiveness, Durability, Overall Quality, Ease of Use

Cons: None

Great flexibility still like to have a polished steel as well

I've owned one of these, DMT DS2E 12 extra fine steels for six or seven years now. It is my final step when sharpening. It serves very well for touch up sharpening for well maintained blades. It is simple and safe to use while the plastic handle is fine since it saves money and keeps this steel series affordable.

2087
new mexico

Dec 01, 2009

Pros: Effectiveness, Ease of Use, Overall Quality

Cons: None

Excellent Steel

I process my own wild game and this put a razors edge on any knife I run across it. Any well maintained knife.

Mrhoohaa
Carmel, N.Y.

Feb 03, 2010

Pros: Effectiveness, Overall Quality

Cons: None

Exactly what I wanted and half the price as "well known brand"

This was bought as a gift for my father. He sharpens his knives with stones and oil! You could shave with them. That is how well he does. I bought this so he can "touch up" the knives without the long sharpening process. I looked on line at the well known knife companies web sites and found the same thing for twice the price. That is good enough for me. And, by the way the quality did not suffer

Nebnotik
jersey city

May 14, 2012

Pros: Effectiveness, Durability, Overall Quality, Ease of Use

Cons: None

Great steel

Gary
utah

May 19, 2010

Pros: Effectiveness, Overall Quality, Ease of Use

Cons: Durability

flat works!!!!

I am a kill floor inspector so I use my knives 8 hours a day. Head inspections are very hard on knives as teeth are harder than steel. This steel puts the feather edge b ack on your knife in 4-5 strokes. Now everybody is bugging me to use it. Will be purchasing 2 more today. Would have gave it a 5 but not sure how long it will last.

Meat Man
NY

Jul 08, 2010

Pros: Effectiveness

Cons: Ease of Use

too small for large knives

Its a fair deal- the hone is great- puts a nice edge on small knives- is clumsy on large butcher knives. Feels too light, but the color coding is great. The plastic feels a little chintzy.

James
Placerville CA

Dec 29, 2010

Pros: None

Cons: None