Sharpal dual diamond plate review!

This Sharpal dual-stone is actually a long-term review. I’ve had it for almost 2 years.
If you like value, watch the review!
If you all want to see some sharpening videos (ASMR, tutorials, etc.) leave something in the comments.
For another great review of this stone, and just great content with incredible production value, check out ‪@OUTDOORS55‬
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[@brinkleysfield]

I do a lot of knife work/repairs for my woodcarving club and this is the stone I use. I am completely satisfied with it. You'd be hard pressed to find a better stone for the money. I'd recommend it to anyone.

[@twatmunro]

I was on Outdoor55's channel and KZbin recommended me this. It must know I have one in my Amazon basket.

[@adoseofdrew]

The algorithm knows much…. 👍🏼🙏🏼🖖🏻

[@DexQuin]

Thanks for your review. I did watch the video made by Outdoor55 and then your popped up and I’m glad I watched you! Keep doing what you are doing and your channel will grow!

[@FerociousSniper]

I like to use spit on a river rock. Seems to work pretty well. All my knives cut through room temperature butter very easily. On a serious note, I just got mine a week ago, and have used it several times on my work knives. I'm very pleased with it's performance so far.

[@disarmyouwitha]

Thanks for the review!

[@beeferbaron]

I’m digging these sharpening videos because I really really got to get this sharpening stuff down ugh. I kinda suck but I’m feeling more confident everytime I watch your videos so I’m watching them all night lol. Microdots you dam hippies 🤣🤣I had to laugh. I did that once when I was like 23 lol. It was definitely a trip lol. I work third shift so thanks for the videos to make the night go by faster

[@adoseofdrew]

Glad it’s helping! Practice helps! I have some “tips & tricks” videos coming too! Once at 23? 😱 I may have done it 1 or 2… thousand times in my youth. I grew up in a place where magic mushrooms grew wild… 😎👍🏼🙏🏼🖖🏻

[@TinyIslandMaine]

Nice review. New sub. I too got one of these and very impressed. Would appreciate seeing your sharpening technique in future videos.

[@adoseofdrew]

Technique videos are coming! Thanks for the sub! Their strop, round diamond stones for recurves and serrated blades are also great. Generally high quality in all I’ve tried.

[@justinmcvay5560]

Awesome video. 👍🏻 👍🏻

[@ChillyH2Omg]

A “Dose” of Drew and the microdot hippie reference 😂

[@pyzik200]

I picked up this stone today because of outdoor 55. Last year the year before, I picked up my first super steel. A used zero tolerance in elmax. And I will tell you, what a freaking joke that was trying to sharpen that thing on my lansky (aluminum oxide?) kit! Wow. I've been able to maintain that edge so I haven't had to resharpen it much. But I look forward to using this stone for some kitchen knives.

[@annasoH323]

Nice. Good to see a long term review to backup what Outdoor55 said (or maybe he's backing up what you're saying 👀) I bought some DMT plates off of my sister when she wanted to use her Worksharp instead so there may be some overlap with this one.

[@adoseofdrew]

His review was first. I should have done mine awhile back. This is doing so well, expect some more sharpening stone reviews… 👍🏼🙏🏼🖖🏻

[@annasoH323]

@@adoseofdrew Cool! I'd be interested in help with holding the angle on different blade shapes if you've got those

[@adoseofdrew]

I got you… 😎👍🏼🙏🏼🖖🏻

[@MorganBW53]

I am a fan of this stone.

[@adoseofdrew]

It’s quite good! 👍🏼🙏🏼🖖🏻

[@EDCandLace]

Guys don't use diamond pastes, it's so inconsistent in how the diamond is loaded on the strop. Use a quality emulsion, you will enjoy stropping so much more along with so much better preormance as the strop is properly coated. With pastes you get diamond in patches as you try to smear it around. Not to mention emulsions last much longer..

[@adoseofdrew]

I haven’t had that experience unless I didn’t make sure the pastes hadn’t settled. The percentage of diamonds is important in spreading the paste also.

[@PW-72648]

Do you have any particular product in mind as a reference?

[@adoseofdrew]

@@PW-72648 as far as spread ability? I have a video coming out this week!

[@kwinzman]

Thanks for this review! I am just getting into sharpening and this will be my first stone. After using this stone I will still need a strop to remove the burr. SHARPAL sells a strop model 205H with 2 micron buffing paste. Would you recommend this strop, or should I buy another one?

[@adoseofdrew]

I have their strop but use my own preferred brand of diamond paste. 5 micron diamond and 2 micron diamond. Their entire lineup seems good. They have quality at a reasonable price.

[@kwinzman]

@@adoseofdrew Appreciate it! I think the paste that they include is 1 to 2 microns. What kind of diamond paste are you using, if you don't mind me asking? And moreover do you remove the old paste from the strop (wash it off so something) if you're not using the strop for a few weeks? Or do you just apply new paste over the old one? Sorry for asking so many questions and thanks in advance!

[@adoseofdrew]

All coming in a video soon! In the past I’ve used Bark River compounds 😎👍🏼🙏🏼🖖🏻

[@SpartanJohns]

atoma is on my list. but if i find this one "available near me"....i just might

[@user-dn8kg1yk6x]

Do you use the Sharpal wet or dry? I noticed there were some users in the past who reported the diamond peeling/flaking off, or even some bubbles developing. Alex from OUTDOORS55 replied to another user that it could maybe happen if the stone was used wet, but I dont think I've seen similar issues with DMT or other diamond stones being used wet.

[@adoseofdrew]

I generally try to use window cleaner or simple green if I’m feeling like using anything. The underlying steel plate can oxidize microscopically and lift the nickel off if there’s any gaps in coverage water can get through. That being said, I’ve used water, dish soap with a sprinkle of water, the above stuff, and just generally use them dry. A dish brush and soap will usually clean them just fine. Nearly all the marks you see in mine are due to a single incident of the stone being left near a frying pan that was actively cooking and sputtering. I’ve sharpened S90V dry with no issues. I’m fairly certain I’ll be doing a hand sharpening of my S110V. Most of my pocketknife sharpening is on the WorkSharp pro nowadays. A full review plus tips coming soon! Thanks for watching! 👍🏼🙏🏼🖖🏻

[@fatdog6]

Microdot and purple T flashback 😊

[@adoseofdrew]

🤣 purple unicorn blotter… 😎👍🏼🙏🏼🖖🏻

[@mrexiges1]

Will this be good To keep my Mora carving knife up to scratch !

[@adoseofdrew]

It’ll set a nice bevel! It doesn’t polish the edge much, so you might wanna polish that edge for carving a bit more. It will get you going in the right direction though! 👍🏼🙏🏼🖖🏻

[@beaurex4756]

I think I did a Microdot the night I saw John Lennon in Ann Arbor.

[@adoseofdrew]

In a yellow submarine?

[@MrG0CE]

DOES IT HAVE DIAMONDS ON THE EDGE? SO I CAN SHARP MY RECURVED KNIFE AS WELL

[@adoseofdrew]

None in the edge. There’s a diamond rod from them or the DMT wave thing. Not a lot for recurves out there. Thanks for watching! 👍🏼🙏🏼🖖🏻

[@rossetheredge4098]

It’s a mono crystalline stone not poly

[@adoseofdrew]

Very true. The crystal chunks can get stacked in top of one another during electroplating, and it’s those crystals that break off during the wear-in period. Thanks for making sure that was clarified.

[@EDCandLace]

Absolutely correct, there are no electroplated or resin bonded poly based stones.

[@user-fh5hz4bz3v]

How to aquire this tool How much the price

[@adoseofdrew]

It can usually be found on Amazon for around $70-$80

[@martyure]

Home Depot for $69.

[@bjornegan6421]

Would you rather have this or 2 atoma's?

[@adoseofdrew]

Like the 400 and 1200? If I’m paying for them all, I’d take this. My Atoma 140 is great but wasn’t cheap. This doesn’t have the replaceability of Atomas, but if you take care of them, the Sharpal plates will last years. You can even find a DMT 6-inch set for around $90 at @sharpeningsupplies that are great. This Sharpal plate and their strop would make an inexpensive base-system if you’re on a tight budget. Thanks for watching! 👍🏼🙏🏼🖖🏻

[@bjornegan6421]

@@adoseofdrew I appreciate the help and time it took, and the video. thank you

[@billcarrick889]

You talk a lot but your not saying anything.

[@EDCandLace]

This was well articulated to anyone that understands sharpening/stones.

[@adoseofdrew]

I appreciate the feedback. It wasn’t intended to be a dissertation on diamond stones, just a high-level presentation on this one. Hope it helps!