DMT Hand Tools

DMT Hand Tools at Tooled-Up.com

DMT Hand Tools are diamond sharpeners, whetstones, files and honing tools for keeping chisels, plane irons, knives, scissors and other edge tools cutting cleanly. Tooled-Up.com stocks DMT sharpening products from compact pocket sharpeners to full-size bench stones, so there is a format for the workshop, the van and the tool bag.

Unlike conventional oil and water stones, DMT diamond surfaces stay flat and need no oil or water. That means less mess, no stone flattening and consistent bevels from one sharpening session to the next. The selection also covers specialist shapes, including cones for serrated blades and diamond files for curved edges, and the products sit across woodworking, cutting and sawing, and metal working jobs.

Key Features of DMT Hand Tools

• Monocrystalline diamond surface: Durable, evenly distributed diamonds give a consistent cutting action and a long working life.
• Precision-flat steel plates: The diamond is bonded to flat steel, so the stone won't dish or hollow. This helps you hold accurate bevel angles on plane irons and wide chisels.
• Colour-coded grits: Black is extra-extra-coarse, silver extra-coarse, blue coarse, red fine, green extra-fine and tan extra-extra-fine. You can quickly pick the right grit for reshaping, sharpening or polishing.
• Dry use: The sharpeners work without oil or water, which keeps site work and van-based sharpening clean. A light water spray can help clear swarf.
• Interrupted surface pattern: Many stones have a perforated surface that reduces suction, clears swarf and keeps strokes smooth.

Who Uses DMT Hand Tools?

DMT sharpeners suit anyone who relies on a keen edge:

• Carpenters and joiners: for chisels, plane irons and marking knives.
• Kitchen fitters: for knives used in scribing and trimming.
• Electricians: for cable knives and stripping tools.
• Wood turners and woodcarvers: for gouges, carving tools and turning tools.
• Landscapers: for secateurs and shears.
• Mechanics and engineers: for scrapers and deburring tools.
• DIYers and home cooks: for tidy, mess-free maintenance of workshop and kitchen knives.

Popular DMT Hand Tools

DuoSharp Bench Stones

Double-sided stones with a different grit on each face, such as coarse and fine, so one stone handles shaping and finishing. A non-slip base keeps the stone steady on the bench.

DiaSharp Bench Stones

Continuous diamond surfaces in larger sizes, suited to plane irons, wide chisels and long, uninterrupted strokes.

Dia-Fold Sharpeners

Pocket-sized folding sharpeners that protect the diamond surface when closed. They are handy for touch-ups on site.

Diamond Files and Cones

Shaped sharpeners for serrated blades, curved edges and tight spots that flat stones can't reach.

Browse the full DMT selection at Tooled-Up and choose by grit, size and the tools you need to sharpen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which DMT grit should I start with?

For tools in reasonable condition, start with coarse (blue) or fine (red). Use extra-coarse (silver) for damaged or very dull edges, then move to fine and extra-fine (green) for a sharper finish.

Do DMT sharpeners work on all tool steels?

Yes. Diamond is harder than tool steel, so DMT sharpeners can sharpen carbon steel, high-speed steel and harder materials such as carbide, which would quickly wear conventional stones.

Can I use one DMT stone for kitchen knives and woodworking tools?

Yes. The same stone works on chisels, plane irons and knives. If you sharpen both, a DuoSharp stone with coarse and fine faces is a practical all-rounder.

Do I need oil or water, and how do I clean the stone?

No oil or water is needed. To clean, rinse with water and scrub gently with a stiff brush to remove swarf. Store the sharpener in its case, away from carbide or other hard materials.