Lansky® Coarse Diamond Sharpening Hone

The ultimate accessory of your Lansky Sharpening System with coarse grit is great for reconditioning of dull edges. Diamond coating is the most abrasive type of sharpening material and is ideal for modern tool steels. This product is included in 3-Stone Standard Diamond System Sharpening Kit and 4-Stone Deluxe Diamond System Sharpening Kit.

Instructions for use 

• insert the guide rod into the hone 
• make sure that the rod is in line with the sharpening surface 
• if needed, bend the rod slightly 
• secure the knife into the included clamp, tighten the clamp with the front screw, the knife is secured with a red fixing screw
• set the angle - to the same one pre-established 
• you can hold it in a hand or clamp for extra safety/or use special Lansky stand 
• always sharpen into the blade, DO NOT sharpen along the length of the blade or away from the blade 
repeat sharpening on the other side 
• reepat approx 60 times for each side
• when the sharpener is accumulated with any metallic burrs – clean it with honing oil and fine cloth or paper towel 
• start with the coarsest hone and work your way down to the finest – the one you start with depending on condition (the duller edge the coarser grit) 
• for sharpening serrations the special serrated hones are used 
• set the angle - to the same one pre-established 
place the edge of the serrated hone into the serrations and push the hone against the edge 
• for larger serrations use rolling motion 
• repeat approx 46 times for each serration
• to remove any small steel particles accumulated on the flat side gently run the flat side of the hone up and down over the length of the blade several times. 

Note: because diamond sharpeners are made of metal plate coated with mone-crystalline diamond, the hone will wear over the time and will need to be replaced. How soon it may happen depends on how often is being used, the hardness of the steel and the amount of pressure during sharpening process. because a diamond hone has a shorter life cycle tha other sharpeners, we suggest using just the weight of your hand when sharpening. 

Warning: Never use honing oil on the diamond hones as it may clog the pores of diamond surface, resulting in a smooth surface and therefore unfunctionality.  Clean it with water and wipe shavings away with a lint-free cloth. Sharpening hone should be completely dry before next use. 

Benefits you need to know about : 

• diamond sharpening hone 
• coarse grit (120) 
• brass insert for stainless steel thumb screw 
• ergonimic plastic housing for secure grip 
• made in the USA