Sharpening Tools - Diamond

Do-It-Yourself Projects

Knife & Scissors Mechanical Sharpener
Diamond Combination Stones
Diamond Pocket Sharpening Stones

Knife & Scissors Mechanical Sharpener

Provides the proper sharpening angle every time
Right or left handed scissors
Kitchen and sporting knives

Knife Sharpening Instructions

Always keep your fingers inside hand guard; otherwise possible injury may occur.
To sharpen knife, securely hold knife on a solid flat surface with cutting edge facing up while allowing 1/2" to 1" of the blade to extend past the edge of the flat surface.
Starting near the handle of the knife place "V" slot of the sharpener over the cutting edge. With light downward pressure draw the sharpener across the blade from the back to the point and continue your outward motion at the end of each stroke. Repeat this process 3 or 4 times until your knife is sharp.
The carbide heads are reversible and replaceable. When heads stop cutting remove them and rotate them 1/2 turn and then place top carbide into bottom slot and bottom carbide into top slot.

Scissors Sharpening Instructions

The Norton Knife & Scissors Sharpener features a patented “FLOATING” sharpening rod that conforms to the exact angle of your scissors, and it works on both left and right handled scissors.

Hold head of sharpener in one hand and scissors in the other. Place the flat base at the end of sharpener on a solid flat surface.
Open scissors blades and insert the blades as far as possible through the slots that indicate either left or right hand scissors.
Close the scissors on the sharpening rod and then pull the scissors back through the slot, while trying to keep the blade closed.

Repeat this process 3 or 4 times until scissors are sharp.

WARNING: Always keep your fingers inside the hand guard and your thumb securely in the thumb rest indentation on the top of the sharpener or possible injury could occur.

Diamond Combination Stones

These stone features multiple layers of micron-sized monocrystalline diamonds, the hardest material known to man. This stone will even sharpen carbide quickly and easily. Norton’s Diamond Bench Stones feature a unique sharpening surface with an overlapping hole design. This innovation speeds sharpening by collecting and holding the metal filings which ordinarily build up during the sharpening process. This allows the diamond abrasive to remain clean and clear which enables you to aggressively sharpen your knife or tool edge. This Sharpening Pad gives you the ability to sharpen those small tools and instruments that require an uninterrupted sharpening surface. Two holes in the bottom of the base allow you to easily remove your stone so that you can sharpen router and special bits.

Application

Diamond Grit:

Coarse (Yellow), 325 Grit - For aggressive removal of metal to quickly restore dull edges.

Fine (Orange), 750 Grit - Ideal for putting a razor edge on your maintained knives or tools.

Note: This stone can be used dry, but we recommend that you use water or a non-petroleum based oil as a lubricant when sharpening on this stone.

Sharpening Instructions

Place your blade on the end of the stone at the desired sharpening angle.
Push the blade away from you just like you are trying to carve a thin slice off the top of the stone. Use moderate pressure; let the diamond do the work. Repeat this pushing stroke three or four times. Try to maintain the same approximate angle with each stroke. This is the key to obtaining the sharpest edge.
Now sharpen the other side of the blade. Place your blade on the opposite end of your Smith’s stone and repeat steps 1 and 2 this time pulling the blade toward you as shown.

Continue steps 1, 2 and 3 until you feel your blade is truly sharp.

Break-in Period Information

The initial aggressive cutting speed of all Diamond Sharpening Stones will slow with use. At the same time the abrasive finish will improve. Do not be confused by this break in process; it is normal and should be expected. Your diamond stone is breaking in, NOT wearing out.

Cleaning Your Stone

Always dry Diamond Stone surface after each use and before storing.
Occasionally clean your stone with soapy water and a mild brush.

Available in bench stones or pocket stones w/handle

Diamond Pocket Sharpening Stone

Norton’s Diamond Pocket Stone offers the ultimate in sharpening technology. The Pocket Stone features multiple layers of micron sized diamonds securely bonded in nickel to a flat metal surface. Norton's Diamond Pocket Stone features a unique sharpening surface. This Micro-Tool Sharpening Pad gives you the ability to sharpen those small tools and instruments that require an uninterrupted sharpening surface, while the sharpening groove allows you to sharpen fishhooks or tools. Oval shaped holes collect and hold the metal filings which ordinarily build up during the sharpening process. This innovation allows the diamond abrasive to remain clean and clear, which enables you to aggressively sharpen the tool edge.