Is my new DMT stone damaged? Pitting

BladeRunner181 · Jul 21, 2018

Hey guys,

I just received my new DMT fine/extra fine 10" stone this morning and it looks pitted to me. It even feels kind of rough when I run my knife over the pitted area... I own two DMT diafolds that don't have any pitting and they sharpen great. Should I send the stone back?

https://www.amazon.com/clouddrive/share/HZgjysnKXpWe3bBR5t1eDITSqNBJKnXmJWFDI233eB6

https://www.amazon.com/clouddrive/share/mYOIhbZmFCLOtl2jgw83ScV7Y0PkwjfBI0Jo0T3Trca

Thanks

22-rimfire · Jul 21, 2018

What does "pitted" mean? I have a 10" fine/extra fine also. I believe the open "holes" indicate that the diamonds are missing/gone in that spot.

91bravo · Jul 21, 2018

If the surface is not consistent throughout, I would send it back. I got a DMT 8" stone in the wooden box one time and there was about a 1"x1.5" section that felt like it didn't have any diamond dust in it. I could feel it every time the blade would hit this spot. Sent it back and they sent me a perfect one.

ExtremAddiction · Jul 21, 2018

doesnt look right, honestly I would stay away from diamond stones unless you need it for ceramic or really hard steel .

vwb563 · Jul 21, 2018

That needs to go back. Definitely defective.

DeadboxHero · Jul 21, 2018

Another reason to buy Atoma

Yeah send that back, Jesus.
Little moon craters in the steel, weird, no rust.
Looks like it was being hit with a nail punch

BladeRunner181 · Jul 21, 2018

Thanks guys. Just started a replacement claim with Amazon. I'll let you all know how the new one turns out.

BladeRunner181 · Jul 23, 2018

The replacement stone has the same issue... The green/extra fine side just like last time. Both of these bad stones were manufactured in January of 2015. Should I try for another replacement or just get my money back?

https://www.amazon.com/clouddrive/share/QVWPVsUKRhSEsCqc0SVc9dMonMy4YX3mz50OfJE4CWr

Thanks

DeadboxHero · Jul 23, 2018

1. Does it effect the Sharpening?

2. Why not choose an Atoma?

BladeRunner181 · Jul 23, 2018

Yeah, you can feel the craters when you pass over them. I have two DMT diafolds that are flawless

I may consider Atoma.

And maybe I should wait a couple of weeks for a replacement just in case Amazon got a bad batch?

BladeRunner181 · Aug 6, 2018

Hey guys,

Third time's a charm! While the extra-fine side isn't perfect (minor pitting and not very deep), it's not so bad as to where you could run you finger over it (or a knife) and feel the pitting. The first two they sent me were simply unacceptable. You could easily feel the pitting with your finger and knife as it passed over the affected area.

Thanks again!

MTHall720 · Aug 7, 2018

Please keep us posted on the outcome. I know how frustrating the return process can be but you shouldn't have to settle for the less than correct when you buy something new.

steelhead seeker · Aug 7, 2018

MTHall720 said:
Please keep us posted on the outcome. I know how frustrating the return process can be but you shouldn't have to settle for the less than correct when you buy something new.

The outcome is right above your post.

BladeRunner181 · Aug 7, 2018

MTHall720 said:
Please keep us posted on the outcome. I know how frustrating the return process can be but you shouldn't have to settle for the less than correct when you buy something new.

Yeah, I got the new stone in on Monday and it's good. Sharpened a chef knife on it today. It's so awesome having that much real estate to sharpen a knife on!