Features:

  • FAST, Durable and Heavy-Duty: Industrial monocrystalline diamonds are electroplated onto a steel base of 0.33 inch thickness. Up to 5 times faster sharpening than oil stone, water stone
  • Sharpen and Hone ALL Hard Material including High Speed Steel, Carbide, Ceramic & Cubic Boron Nitride. Sharpen dry. No messy oil or water needed
  • Dual Grit: Coarse 325 grit (45 micron) for quick edge setting; Extra fine 1200 grit (9 micron) for honing
  • Super Flat Surface: SHARPAL exclusive MirrorFlat technology guarantees long-lasting even contact with knives or tools, while oil stone and water stone easily wear down with uneven surface
  • Superior Bonus Pack: Includes storage box with non-slip rubber pad that can be used as a stone base while sharpening; With Sharpening Angle Guide integrated with 4 universal angles-14°, 17°, 20°, 25° and instruction manual inside of packaging
It’s tough, and it gets the job done. Nuff’ said.

Honestly, until it was in hand, and had sharpened, quite literally, every knife I own, I was skeptical. Anyone whose a knife fan, knows that finding a quality diamond whetstone is a pain in the butt. Nine times out of ten, you’re lucky to get through a couple of pocket knives and fixed blade before the only good thing the darn thing is good for is a paperweight. Often, it’s not just the cheap junk that disappoints. From the complaints I’ve seen, and there are A LOT OF THEM, even some of the big name diamond whetstone manufacturers disappoint from time to time. I’ve put off writing the review, until I could put it through its paces, get a better feel for how tough it is and it’s potent longevity. There was one concern in particular, that I had only with Sharpal in general: you’d have better luck stealing the Hope Diamond than finding information about Sharpal. Seriously.... lol.... this not hyperbole.There are a few YouTube videos about this specific product (the make several products, but this one was the only product I researched), but of the, MAYBE, 5 total, three are by Sharpal, and one video each by extremely small channels. From what I can tell, this particular product has been out for awhile. So, it is a bit odd. Don’t misunderstand... I’m not making any accusations. I LOVE the product! But, if anyone from Sharpal sees this, I’d suggest maybe contacting several of the mid-level YouTubers, send out a few of these, have them pass it on to the next YouTube reviewer. The small channels, no one sees, the uber-big channels will either take weeks to get around to reviewing it, and quite frankly, I don’t trust the uber-big channels to be unbiased. Just a tiny constructive criticism, the product is awesome. So, after it arrived, I got all of my knives ( don’t get too excited, I only own 10), lined them up on the table, and went to work. Three of my knives are made from S35VN, and not that Chris Reeves, tempered to be soft crap. Sorry, brother... but the point of S35VN is that it’s hard and can take a beating. If you’re going to temper it down to practically 440C, why pay the extra money for it? Sorry... lol... anyway, three S35VN, super tough, and I took them from not being to shave arm hair, or slice paper, to shaving facial hair, with no pain or blood.. lol. Of course being a diamond whetstone, I tore through all three in less time than I’d been spending on one knife, to get it even half as sharp as these three combined. Next, two Cold Steel Bushman Bowies. An inexpensive knife, but I assure you, tough as nails. No problem! Five minutes, BAM, shaving facial hair, DONE! Next, two Mora Companions: one stainless, one carbon.... it was done quickly, during a “Walking Dead” commercial break. Of all my blades, they were in the best shape, but still... maybe 5 minutes total. Right on! Next, my Esee 5. It takes a beating, so it was in rough shape. But, being carbon steel, it took maybe 5 minutes total. Keep in mind, I suck at sharpening. And, I mean I SUCK! LOL... All thumbs. If I don’t check my angles every few strokes, I muck it up. So, not only was the Sharpal knock8ng them all out quickly, but it was knocking them out quickly with this idiot in control! Finally, a Swiss Army Knife and a Gerber folder/locking knife from back in the early 90s. Both used daily. I don’t sharpen smaller blades often, so that threw me off. But, once I got back into the groove, even with the errors I made initially, I was able to knock them both out in maybe 4, 5 minutes, tops. Again, I SUCK AT SHARPENING, so, if you’re someone who is proficient at sharpening, I’m guessing you can, AT LEAST, cut my times in half. Before writing this, I took my daily use SOG Pillar (one of the S35VN blades) to the fine side, passed it over a few strokes, got it back up to hair popping sharp after about three days of infrequent to moderate use. And the Sharpal? Lean and mean! Barely looks like it’s even been touched. Now, if you aren’t familiar with diamond whetstones, keep in mind that how rough it feels when you first unbox it, is not how rough it will feel after sharpening the first couple of knives. You have to pass metal over it a few times, Knick the tops off those microscopic diamonds. I don’t like using a brand new diamond whetstone (well... the really rough sides meant to remove steel quickly) on my favorite knives. I use a beater knife, maybe my machete. But that’s just me. I’m not super great at sharpening, so I rely on “the feel/feedback” a great deal, and until it’s broken in, I have problems. Now, I’ve only used to for those knives, but there are absolutely no places where the diamonds have been worn off, and it still rockin’ and rollin’. I was able to find out that Sharpal does use monocrystalline diamonds, and the diamonds are attached to the metal plate via electroplating. That is great. Both are very desirable, and there is simply not a better way to ensure quality and longevity, at least not yet. There is a handy little angle guide. For someone like me, it’s definately a bonus. And, it’s small. So, I take with me when I’m out, just toss it in my pocket. If needed, I’ll pull it out along with my pocket stone, get my angle, and I’m good to go. It’s actually very clever. After using the guide a few times, I’m getting better, getting that “muscle memory,” so I’m relying on the guide less and less. Pretty cool idea! Has its own plastic case. Quite tough. A grippy rubber portion on the bottom of the case, and the top is slightly recessed, allowing you to set the stone in and keep it from moving. I’m already planning to get another one, and a couple of their other products. I have to say, I am genuinely impressed. I am a HUGE SKEPTIC by nature. So, I’m the guy that goes out of his way to find fault, and frankly, I just couldn’t... LOL. Unless the darn thing up and spontaneously combust tonight, I definitely recommend it. Good product, Sharpal! 🤙

A great sharpening tool!

It's a great sharpening tool. Being double sided, continuous (no recessed holes) 8 x 3 inch in size, having a sturdy case that also serves as a base and a sharpening guide with a magnetic base are the features I like. I am fascinated in using diamond stone as it doesn’t need water of any fluid, and work very fast, for all kinds of super hard material. I was able to get one of my super hardened knives into shape quickly, and my chisels sharp enough to shave with in just few minutes. 8 x 3inch is a great buy if you want to sharpen larger knives or tools.

Excellent entry level sharpener for a good working edge

Excellent entry level sharpener for a good working edge, the diamond stones in this unit ensure even super steels get sharpened with not much effort. The steel diamond coated slab is flat and features a dual grit surface that is even and flat and a good working surface for small to medium blades 156N . This sharpener will provide a paper cutting edge i.e a working edge however it will not provide a super fine edge as this requires a strop or a super fine ceramic stone. The sharpener provides a very helpful angle guide and easy to use instructions. Overall this is a very nice entry level sharpener that will work on all steels and satisfy most knife enthusiasts.

I can't find anything not to like about this.

I've been hand sharpening things since I was a kid, I always wanted bigger, wider, stones. I learned about bench stones, but the expense usually kept me from (re) investing money in them, already having diamond stones of many grits, not to mention other stones, sandpapers, and so on and so on. This- this is great, especially having grabbed it on sale, the price was extremely hard to pass up. The base is great, very non skid, the little guide is cool if you are just learning how to keep a consistent angle, and everything goes inside the thing when you are done with it. Well designed, flat as can be, the grits seem accurate and the surface is holding up very well so far. Unless the diamonds all break or wear off suddenly, this is just better. If you own anything large, bowie knives, swords, whatever, this is just so much more pleasant to sharpen on. I sincerely hope they offer additional grits in the future.

Very nice sharpening stone

This is a great sharpening stone. The material is really well made, and sharpened my Swiss army knife wicked sharp. The packaging was good, easy to open, just by folding the cardboard. The angle pyramid thing is nice, it has a magnet on the bottom, so it stays in place for each stroke. The case is really nice as well. Rubber padding on bottom, so it stays still while sharpening. As well as padding on the inside, bottom, to keep the stone safe. The stone fits nice and tight on the top of the case. There are ribs inside the top of the case, so it is very sturdy when using it. Only one complaint I have is there is no spot for the angle pyramid inside the cases. The ribs in the top do not show room to store the pyramid above the stone. Hopefully I won't lose it! Overall, very happy with the purchase!

works good

works good if you know what you're doing

Money Well Spent

I have several natural sharpening stones, but I needed to hone the edge on my ceramic kitchen knives, and that requires something much harder than a conventional stone. The Sharpal was a little more expensive than I initially thought of spending, but after receiving it, I’m glad I spent the extra few $$. At nearly 3 lbs, this is a study piece of equipment. That weight, plus the rubberized base really keeps the stone secure during use, but still allows for easy portability. The grit differential is appropriate. Using the coarser 325 grit surface, I was able to establish an edge easily on the ceramic blades, and had no difficulty polishing that edge on the 1200 grit side. I had never used a diamond sharpening stone before, so I tried it on a traditional, high-carbon steel blade. Very abrasive in comparison to my Ozark Oil Stones. For ceramics and very hard steel, this is a must have. At 3” wide, there is a lot of surface for honing the wider edged tools in the shop as well.

Great Sharpening Stone

I've owned whetstones that use water in the past to sharpen my knives. Let me tell you that a diamond stone is far superior. It doesnt wear or 'cave' after use, and gives a perfect edge. The little edge tool is nice to learn your angles with. Fantastic product for the price. Well worth it. Buy it. You can thank me later

Finally, a knife sharpener that really works!

Although, I think all the knife sharpeners are overpriced including this one this is the Best Sharpener that I have ever bought PERIOD! I am a perfectionist so when people tell me a knife is sharp, it better be Razor Sharp. The Sharpal delivers. I have never had a knife sharpener that puts a Razor Edge on a knife as fast as this one does. Compared to others it is almost too easy. I AM IMPRESSED! As a hunter and trapper, I have been sharpening knives for 50 years so I know the difference between a pretty sharp knife and a Razor sharp knife. If you buy anything less, you are settling for a pretty good sharpener and not the BEST!

Solid and Worth it So Far

I’m very pleased with this. Have purchased other diamond stones and am optimistic about this. The guide is magnetic and holds pretty well on the stone. Functions pretty well. I don’t particularly need this piece but I like it. Case is solid and well made however the stone slips around in the ‘cradle’ (laying it on top to sharpen) causing the stone to go askew if you apply too much pressure. That said if you know this and are conscientious you can avoid a rouge angle while sharpening. On the sharpening side, I’m more than impressed. Three irons, 4 chisels, and scissors in so far and live it more than a more expensive one I’ve purchased. I can’t speak to durability since I haven’t had it that long, but if something changes I’ll amend this review.

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