DMT ADELUXE Aligner Deluxe Knife Sharpening Kit
| DMT ADELUXE Aligner Deluxe Knife Sharpening Kit |
DMT's exclusive monocrystalline diamond surface design produces professional results quickly and with little effort. The Aligner Deluxe Sharpening Kit includes three four-inch Diamond Whetstones to handle a wide variety of edges. Use the Coarse Diamond surface (45 micron / 325 mesh) to tackle those neglected edges and bring them back to their original state. Grab the Fine Diamond stone (25 micron / 600 mesh) to get that razor-sharp edge after using the Coarse stone. Finally, utilize the Extra-Fine Diamond stone (9 micron / 1200 mesh) to get a highly polished edge bevel that is ready to go. This unique sharpening kit isn't just for flat edges. The Serrated Knife Sharpening Accessory is a helpful tool used to sharpen serrated edges with ease, using a fine diamond surface for stellar results and making it ideal for serrated tactical, hunting, bread or steak knives. Forget about those messy oils that other sharpeners require. DMT's innovative diamond sharpening stones can be used either dry or with water--what could be easier? On-the-Go Sharpening Solution The ADELUXE Aligner Deluxe Kit is a perfect companion for all of your on-the-go sharpening needs. The entire package measures 10.50 x 7.50 x 1.25 inches (LxWxH), and it weighs just 0.78 pounds. The included fabric storage pouch makes for easy portability and storage. About Diamond Machining Technology (DMT) Since 1976, Diamond Machining Technology (DMT) has been recognized as the leading innovator in diamond sharpening technology. They've pioneered such ground-breaking innovations as the DuoSharp bench stone, the Diamond Whetstone, and the Diafold Magna-Guide Sharpening System--all of which that have revolutionized the diamond knife and tool sharpening industry. Based out of Marlborough, Massachusetts , DMT continues to develop new and exciting diamond sharpening solutions for both consumer and commercial applications. DMT is committed to developing and producing the world's finest diamond knife and tool sharpeners. DMT takes pride in the fine workmanship of their products, and they only use the highest quality materials in their manufacturing process. All of their products are guaranteed to be free of defects, and any product that doesn't live up to DMT's high standards will be replaced free of charge by the company. What's in the Box Three four-inch Diamond Whetstones, Serrated Knife Sharpening Accessory, stone holder, blade guide, and storage pouch.
Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Almost but not quiteThe DMT sharpening tool sharpens very, very well but doesn't adjust for a very small angle ( as about 12' to each side of the blade. The clamp/holder hits if you go beyond a certain angle. Also the instructions for using the serrated knife sharpener are vague at best. Maybe a DVD showing details? Rating: - work as expected, but won't lastThis product worked as expected and can restore my knives angle. But, the stone won't last long. After 5 knives, the stones wear off quicker than I expected. It may be gone after 15 knives. If so, this will become a very expansive tool. The cost for the stone set is more than $30. Rating: - Not badOne reason why I'm giving this only three stars, is because I really don't think that the components fit into the included case as nicely as they should. The second reason is that the little plastic 'nubs' broke off my one alignment component after only a few uses of the product. It will get your knives sharp, and the included serration sharpener is nice. In the end it's not bad, but I wouldn't rush out to buy one. Rating:  - Works very wellThis kit works very well. I'm a meat cutter by trade and once a week I run my blades 6 passes on the red (600) and green (1200) grit stones to restore the edge. The blue stone was needed to first create an edge that was at the proper angle. The roll up carrying case is very convenient and fairly sturdy. I haven't tried the serrated sharpening attachment so I can't comment on it's quality but the stones are great. If a blade is too long for the 4" stones you can sharpen one "section" then move the clamp down the blade and run the stones over the parts that were missed. I haven't tried this but I sent DMT an email asking what to do if the blade was too long and this is their suggestion. I don't see why it wouldn't work since you are forced to apply the same angle on every pass. The blades on my knives are wearing much slower than that of the meat cutters who are using the store bench stone. Realistically, it will take a few years to pay for itself in terms of knife life but the convenience of getting a razor edge in 12 strokes is more than worth the modest price to me. Update 6/20/09 - I've used this for quite a while now. It still works great however a couple things to note. Part of the twisting knob that helps hold the stone in the aligner broke off. I can still turn it the opposite direction and it hold firmly even without it but it broke without being dropped so it's a fragile. Also, once while sharpening I went a little faster than normal and the folding aligner collapsed and I almost cut myself. As sharp as this gets the blade, it could have been very bad. I'm much more careful now. I recommend getting the A4X stone as well. The blue stone is coarse enough to fix a damaged blade but it takes a long time to first create an edge at the angle this is using. I spent 20 minutes on a piece of home cutlery and it still didn't have the edge formed so I could switch to the finer stones. If you plan to sharpen more than one or two knives you really need that extra coarse stone or you'll spend forever creating the initial edge. I would still buy another if I lost it tomorrow. Update 10/18/09 - The roll up case is still perfectly intact, it's sturdy and wearing well. I bought the extra coarse stone from DMT. It's really the only way to go. Trying to set the initial edge of a blade with the blue stone just takes too long. The black extra coarse stone really takes off the steel and forms the edge quickly. My red and green stones which receive by far the most use are still almost new. Since the edge is set by the coarser stones, the finer ones have less to do and still only require 6 passes or so to restore the edge. Meat cutting has become a part time job instead of full so I don't use this as often but it has held up fine. 2 minutes per knife and they are quite literally as sharp as new. 
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