Jende Diamond Sharpening Stones

What is the 1×6 Jende Diamond Sharpening Plate used for?
The 1×6 Jende Diamond Sharpening Plate is used for sharpening and shaping the edges of knives and tools. It’s great for fast metal removal and works especially well with modern steels. The 1×6 size fits guided sharpening systems like the Jende JIGS, Edge Pro, or TSProf.

Do I need to use water or oil with the Jende Diamond Plate?
Just use a little water as a lubricant. It helps keep the surface clean and prevents clogging while sharpening. There’s no need to soak the plate or use oil—just splash and go!

What are Jende 1×4 KME Silicon Carbide Stones used for?
The 1×4 KME Silicon Carbide Stones are used for aggressive sharpening and fast stock removal, especially when sharpening very dull or damaged blades. They are great for setting bevels and preparing the edge before moving to finer stones.

Do I need to soak or lubricate KME Silicon Carbide Stones before use?
No soaking is needed. Just apply a little water as a lubricant while sharpening to help reduce friction and carry away metal particles. After use, rinse and dry the stone to keep it in good condition.

Are Jende Diamond Stones better than water stones?
Jende Diamond Stones and water stones both have unique strengths. Diamond stones cut faster, stay flat longer, and last much longer than traditional water stones, making them ideal for heavy sharpening or high-volume use. Water stones, on the other hand, excel at polishing and creating ultra-refined finishes, especially at higher grits.
If you want speed, durability, and low maintenance, Jende Diamond Stones are often the better choice. If you’re after the smoothest possible edge and don’t mind regular flattening, water stones may be preferred. Many sharpeners use both in their progression to get the best of both worlds.

What is the 2×6 Jende Nano-cloth Bench Strop used for?
The 2×6 Jende Nanocloth Bench Strop is used for refining and polishing knife and tool edges after sharpening. Its larger surface area compared to 1×6 strops makes it great for both guided systems and light freehand stropping, especially when paired with poly diamond emulsions.

What makes the 210×70 Jende Nanocloth Bench Strop different?
The 210×70 mm (about 8.25×2.75 inches) Jende Nanocloth Bench Strop is a full-size bench strop, perfect for freehand stropping larger knives or tools.