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SHARPAL 156N Diamond Whetstone Knife Sharpener with Storage Base 2 Side Grit Coarse 325 Extra Fine 1200 Diamond Sharpening Stone NonSlip Base Angle Guide 6 in x 2 5 in
Last Updated: May 7, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.4
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/10
Total Reviews
198
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Build Quality
34steel, stone, knives, diamonds, grit
+74%
-26%
" ... Very durable and heavy and the base is nice. ... The base holds onto a smooth stainless tabletop very well, do have to add a drop or 2 of water to keep it secure, but it holds the "stone" in place very very well with no play. ... Side note: make sure you keep a towel handy, as it does build up with metal quickly and decreases performance, especially on the "325" side. ... "
" ... I then proceeded to sharpen my wood chisels, and they came out perfect! ... "
" ... Have used it along with a leather strop to sharpen an old set of Craftsman chisels and the base and blade of my inexpensive Stanley block plane. ... Very well made and the case case/base for the stone is of very good quality and is effective. ... "
" ... I liked the weight of it as it provided a sturdy platform. ... "
" ... Great case , diamond plates are great. ... "
" ... The 400 takes the metal off quickly and the 1300 is plenty sharp enough for most all of us. ... Get a leather strop to finish off. ... "
" ... Very nice stone, flat, solid, heavy duty stone. ... "
" ... Holding up well so far. ... "
Fit
30base, angle guide, slip, sharpening, diamond
+87%
-13%
" ... The case this block of steel is stored in hangs on like a snapping turtle! ... I'm impressed with the diamond surfaces and how they put an edge on my knives. ... "
" ... Great case , diamond plates are great. ... "
" ... Very nice case that has a non slip base to hold the plate while it's in use. ... "
" ... The base holds onto a smooth stainless tabletop very well, do have to add a drop or 2 of water to keep it secure, but it holds the "stone" in place very very well with no play. ... "
" ... Not only does the diamond stone perform perfectly the case puts the entire kit over the top. ... Perfectly holds the stone when in use and stores it and the angle guide securely. ... "
" ... The two provided grits gives just the right finish after stropping and will provided receipt paper slicing edges with a slight push cut! ... "
" ... I like this one better than even my larger, more expensive one with holes in the diamond surface, which can catch curved edges and points. ... "
" ... The case encloses the block yet open, it holds it totally for effective sharpening. ... "
Price
22money, good, stone, worth, well
+91%
-9%
" ... I find this diamond stone to be of good quality, and for sure value for money. ... good product for its cost. ... "
" ... Very pleased for 35 bucks! ... "
" ... Just as good as the big names at a third of the cost. ... "
" ... Simply, worth the money 100% and let me advice you that im not a pro user, a self learner about sharping methods, so if i coulded get razor new edge, anyone can. ... "
" ... This- this is great, especially having grabbed it on sale, the price was extremely hard to pass up. ... "
" ... It's pretty flat, for the price worth it. ... "
" ... If you’re going to temper it down to practically 440C, why pay the extra money for it? ... "
" ... why spend a bunch of money this is the way !!! ... "
Ease of Use
16use, like, angle guide, good, extremely
+100%
" ... Only three stars for easy to use, you say? ... "
" ... There is a handy little angle guide. ... "
" ... The included angle guide is very accurate and easier to use than other angle guides from systems like the work Sharp and has more available angles. ... "
" ... Very nice easy to use puts an edge on all my knives like never before. ... "
" ... The sharpener provides a very helpful angle guide and easy to use instructions. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... The angle guide is great and easy to use! ... "
" ... Easy to use, sharpens good. ... "
Comfort
16surface, diamond, diamonds, sharpal, rough
+63%
-38%
" ... I like this one better than even my larger, more expensive one with holes in the diamond surface, which can catch curved edges and points. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Get a leather strop to finish off. ... "
" ... Heavy, precise smooth looking surface. ... "
" ... To begin with, I'm an older, senior man with a slight disability in hand strength so temper this review in that light. ... "
" ... The angle block helps you get the feel for the right angle to use. ... "
" ... He has fell in love with this stone. ... "
" ... About the durability i dont know offcourse but all the package looks, feels and weight as the best quality and will last for ever, my impression. ... "
Hair
15stone, sharp, knives, sharpening, cutting
+80%
-20%
" ... Cuts fast, easy to maintain. ... "
" ... Very happy knife owner. ... "
" ... Three irons, 4 chisels, and scissors in so far and live it more than a more expensive one I’ve purchased. ... "
" ... Honestly, until it was in hand, and had sharpened, quite literally, every knife I own, I was skeptical. ... 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. ... 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 . ... An inexpensive knife, but I assure you, tough as nails. ... Five minutes, BAM, shaving facial hair, DONE! ... Finally, a Swiss Army Knife and a Gerber folder/locking knife from back in the early 90s. ... "
" ... I was able to slice a tomato so thin you could see through the cuts, and the best part is how affordable it was. ... "
" ... I was able to completely reprofile the edge of an old kitchen knife that was damaged and get it to shaving Sharp within about 10 minutes with light stropping after. ... "
" ... Cutting tomatoes are a clean cut, no smashing. ... "
" ... And like all diamond plates, this one cuts fast. ... Flatness is very important with razors, as well as knives and particularly straight edged knives. ... I use fast cutting coarse media to do the heavy lifting. ... Meanwhile this is in my view a great product and PERFECT for the casual home knife sharpener guy. ... "
Storage
13stone, knives, angle, tools, sharpening
+92%
-8%
" ... I use this for big kitchen knives as well as smaller pocket knives. ... "
" ... The storage/mount keeps the stone steady when being used. ... "
" ... Very nice container block, would be nicer if the angle block could be stored inside it. ... "
" ... Good size at 2-1/2”x6” for knives and smaller tools. ... "
" ... The two grits are a great combination, and the case holds the stone, both for use and storage, in an efficient manner. ... "
" ... Stores well in drawer to use when ever. ... "
" ... The storage box/stand rules ... "
" ... The included case does not slip and is extremely convenient for storage as well. ... "
Size
11heavy, use, small, size, knives
+91%
-9%
" ... I also have several other pocket knives that I have touched up. ... "
" ... That weight, plus the rubberized base really keeps the stone secure during use, but still allows for easy portability. ... "
" ... Second it surprisingly heavy, solid. ... "
" ... First of all, very satisfying heft. ... Nevertheless because of the size and heft and overall quality and attention to detail, I am throwing 4 stars for durability. ... The size is nice. ... "
" ... I liked the weight of it as it provided a sturdy platform. ... "
" ... High quality sharpener and carry case. ... "
" ... And, it’s small. ... "
" ... I use this for big kitchen knives as well as smaller pocket knives. ... "
Marketplace
7stone, received, picture, second
+100%
" ... I received the replacement the very next day. ... "
" ... I just received my stone over the weekend. ... The picture of the right is before lapping on the stone. ... "
" ... Thank you for the product. ... "
" ... You can thank me later ... "
" ... since amazon overly restrictive I just note by stars ... "
" ... thank you to all involved !!!! ... "
Design
7surface, side, shiny, plates, diamond
+86%
-14%
" ... Great case , diamond plates are great. ... "
" ... I can think of two design improvements, the four corners on the top and bottom of the sharpening surface could be slightly beveled to prevent your blade from being scored if you accidentally run it off of the side (didn't realize I was doing this until it was too late and my mirror finish had some lines scored diagonally across). ... "
" ... Get a leather strop to finish off. ... "
" ... Fit and finish are above reproach. ... "
" ... About the durability i dont know offcourse but all the package looks, feels and weight as the best quality and will last for ever, my impression. ... "
" ... Pretty cool idea! ... "
Product Reliability
6years, used, use, first, 4
+83%
-17%
" ... I wish I had this years ago when I used more knives on a regular basis. ... "
" ... I will update again if warranted. ... "
" ... First use quite good if it lasts then it'll Be A 5-star item ... "
" ... Works great once the Stone is fully broken in. ... "
" ... Still working the quality of this idea. ... "
Overall performance
4use, stone, easy to use
+100%
" ... The diamonds are still VERY fast. ... "
" ... This stone does the job quick and is much more affordable compared to the leading diamond stone company. ... "
Returns
4return, refund, received, going, get
+25%
-75%
" ... I am returning it. ... "
" ... I'm going to return and get a refund. ... "
" ... I will be returning it. ... "
Screen Protection
4surface, one, grit, edge, diamond
+50%
-50%
" ... I picked at the edges with my fingernail and more grit layer peeled off. ... "
" ... My straightedge held against the surface lets zero daylight underneath, corner to corner, both diagonals, and longways near the edges. ... If you hone 20 edges on it, then it shouldn't be. ... "
Setup
3packaged, instructions, easy, easy to use, angle guide
+100%
" ... Extremely well packaged, professional grade with easy to follow instructions. ... "
" ... Fast shipping, well packaged, easy to understand directions. ... "
" ... The sharpener provides a very helpful angle guide and easy to use instructions. ... "
For Travel
3chisels, sharpen, irons, blades
+67%
-33%
" ... I'm a sharpening novice but I'm very pleased with my abilities to sharpen chisels and plane irons. ... "
" ... It does work to burnish card scrapers and is great for chisels and plane irons. ... "
Shave Quality
3sharp, shave, get, blade
+100%
" ... But the stop will make it shave like a razor. ... "
" ... All are now smooth as glass and sharp as a razor blade. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
Delivery
3+100%
" ... I received the replacement the very next day. ... "
" ... The product arrived on time and in good condition. ... "
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