They are fused to the plate using an electrolytic process. The chips themselves are exclusively monocrystalline diamonds, which are much more expensive than polycrystalline ones, but far more durable. Their surfaces are in general well made, flat with evenly distributed and precisely graded diamond chips. They are solid, without the large holes in the plate one often finds elsewhere, which can catch on smaller blades and do a lot of damage to the edge. The manufacturer is known for high-quality and technically refined products – very important with this kind of product, as the quality and durability of the different diamond stones on the market varies widely. We are very happy to offer these Atoma branded diamond sharpening stones from the Japanese manufacturer Tsuboman. Wet the sharpening surface every time before use! You should also avoid too much pressure on the surface when sharpening, and keep strictly away from the edges of the plate, as this can deform the plate and scrape off the diamond coating. First, this is bad for the surface of the diamond stone, and second, sharpening performance will be poor. But sharpening stones are much better for honing an edge, because diamond stones cannot be made with a fine enough grit for a really good edge. They are also ideal for removing large amounts of material, such as grinding out a notched edge. You cannot flatten the back of a chisel or plane blade on a grinding wheel, but a diamond stone is ideal for the job. Sooner or later all conventional sharpening stones become hollow with use, while diamond stones remain flat. If one takes into account their strengths and weaknesses, diamond sharpening stones are a real alternative to wet grinding wheels and sharpening stones.
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