{"product_id":"8-dmt-duosharp-plus-bench-stone-1","title":"8\" DMT DuoSharp Plus Bench Stone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/9287\/2750\/files\/dmt-header.gif?v=9209658588\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDuoSharp with a Plus\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Plus in the DMT 8\" DuoSharp Plus stones refers to the area of Continuous Diamond Surface at one end of each stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe majority of these stones offer DMT's Interrupted Surface, or \"Polka-Dot\" pattern. These holes\u003cspan\u003e provide small recesses where the waste material produced by sharpening, can collect, keeping the stone working efficiently. \u003c\/span\u003e While that works great for almost all sharpening situations, there are times when the Continuous Surface is desirable, for instance when working on very narrow chisels or knives with extremely fine points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo Grits on Each Stone\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Duo in DuoSharp refers to the fact that these stones are two-sided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach side of the stone has a different grit. With two grits on each stone and a combination of the Interrupted and Continuous Surfaces, the DuoSharp Plus stones offer true versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFour Grit Combinations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8\" DuoSharp Plus is available in four grit combinations. Choose From:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra Extra-Fine 8000 grit\/Medium Extra-Fine 4000 grit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra-Fine 1200 grit\/Fine 600 grit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine 600 grit\/Coarse 325 grit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoarse 325 grit\/Extra-Coarse 220 grit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wide range of grits has your needs covered from reshaping dull or damaged blades to polishing to razor sharpness, and everything in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVersatile Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese DuoSharp Stones are 8\" long and 2 5\/8\" wide. This is a very versatile size that serves well for almost any size knife or tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOptional Universal Sharpening Base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral of the 8\" DuoSharp Plus stones are available packaged with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpeningsupplies.com\/collections\/dmt-accessories\/products\/dmt-universal-sharpening-base\" title=\"DMT Universal Sharpening Base\"\u003eDMT Universal Sharpening Base\u003c\/a\u003e. This most versatile holder works with all DMT diamond stones, including the Whetstones, DuoSharp Stones, and Dia-Sharp Stones from 4\" to 12\" long, and will even hold many non-DMT brand stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the Universal Sharpening Base, your DuoSharp stone will be held firmly in place, raised above the work surface. There's no worries about your stone moving around, or hitting your knuckles on the work surface while you sharpen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCheck Out Our Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor even greater value, we offer the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dmt-8-duosharp-plus-kit-with-universal-base\" title='DMT 8\" DuoSharp Bench Stone Kit'\u003e8\" DuoSharp Plus Kit\u003c\/a\u003e with Universal Base. The kit contains the Extra Coarse\/Coarse and Fine\/Extra Fine stones, plus a Universal Sharpening Base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DuoSharp Plus stones are made in the USA. The Universal Sharpening Base is made in China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/9287\/2750\/files\/dmt-black-blue-red-green.gif?v=6340711190\" alt=\"DMT Color Coded System Key\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about DMT Stones? See our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/dmt-and-diamond-stone-faq\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDMT and Diamond Stone FAQs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DMT","offers":[{"title":"Extra Extra-Fine\/Medium Extra-Fine","offer_id":52507696234798,"sku":"WM8EEME","price":103.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Extra-Fine\/Fine","offer_id":52507696267566,"sku":"WM8EF","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Extra-Fine\/Fine with Universal Base","offer_id":52507696300334,"sku":"WM8EF-WB-2","price":94.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine\/Coarse","offer_id":52507696333102,"sku":"WM8FC","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine\/Coarse with Universal Base","offer_id":52507696365870,"sku":"WM8FC-WB-2","price":94.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Coarse\/Extra-Coarse","offer_id":52507696398638,"sku":"WM8CX","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Coarse\/Extra-Coarse with Universal Base","offer_id":52507696431406,"sku":"WM8CX-WB-2","price":94.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/9287\/2750\/files\/wm8_a646a8d1-7d6a-48d8-93f1-5951f43b145f.jpg?v=1787767144","url":"https:\/\/www.sharpeningsupplies.com\/products\/8-dmt-duosharp-plus-bench-stone-1","provider":"Sharpening Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}