Diamond plates cut faster than water stones and never need flattening - they stay flat because they are flat, bonded to a rigid base rather than abraded into shape over time. The CKTG diamond plates use nickel-bonded diamond abrasive on a steel plate, sized for both direct knife sharpening and stone flattening. They are a significant step up in cutting speed from silicon carbide flattening stones and cost a fraction of the Atoma. The honest tradeoff: slightly more stiction on stones than the Atoma dot-matrix design, and a less even scratch pattern on knife edges - but for general flattening and repair work at this price, they are outstanding value.
This 400-grit plate is sized for the Edge Pro sharpening system but works equally well as a general flattening plate. On the Edge Pro, it provides an aggressive cutting option for bevel setting, chip repair, and resetting heavily worn edges before transitioning to the finer stones in the progression. As a flattening plate, it handles regular maintenance on stones up through 2K-3K, restoring a flat surface quickly. The Edge Pro sizing also makes it convenient for lapping Edge Pro stones themselves when they develop a dish from sustained use. The plate uses nickel-bonded diamond abrasive on a steel backing.
What Customers Are Saying: Nine reviewers confirm good performance for Edge Pro use and general flattening. Described as a reliable plate that does the job at a practical price point.
Care Instructions: Rinse under water after use to clear swarf. Store dry. The diamond surface will wear over time with heavy use - this is normal.Brand: CKTG
Grit: 400 (52.5 micron average)
Sized for: Edge Pro sharpening system
Use: Edge Pro sharpening and stone flattening
This 400-grit plate is sized for the Edge Pro sharpening system but works equally well as a general flattening plate. On the Edge Pro, it provides an aggressive cutting option for bevel setting, chip repair, and resetting heavily worn edges before transitioning to the finer stones in the progression. As a flattening plate, it handles regular maintenance on stones up through 2K-3K, restoring a flat surface quickly. The Edge Pro sizing also makes it convenient for lapping Edge Pro stones themselves when they develop a dish from sustained use. The plate uses nickel-bonded diamond abrasive on a steel backing.
What Customers Are Saying: Nine reviewers confirm good performance for Edge Pro use and general flattening. Described as a reliable plate that does the job at a practical price point.
Care Instructions: Rinse under water after use to clear swarf. Store dry. The diamond surface will wear over time with heavy use - this is normal.
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Make sure to completely dry it Very solid performerPosted By: Ralph Desimone
69 people found this review helpful
More often than not, I find that I am finishing with this CKTG 400 diamond on working knives of every type. The diamonds are very consistent in size and with finishing buy using very light strokes, it leaves a nice hair popping edge that is excellent for both fixed and folder users.
69 people found this review helpful
More often than not, I find that I am finishing with this CKTG 400 diamond on working knives of every type. The diamonds are very consistent in size and with finishing buy using very light strokes, it leaves a nice hair popping edge that is excellent for both fixed and folder users.
Great diamond plate First Time Experience A must have!!!!Posted By: Don H.
82 people found this review helpful
These stones are a must have IMO, I use 400, 1000 diamond then the 1200 A/0 stone for the final step and have no problem getting a scratch free mirror if I use the tapes and strop after that. Using a large assortment of stones is not necessary. I will only use the 140 grit diamond for heavy profiling and it really hogs the metal off too. I don't even use the 220, 400, 600, 1000 stones anymore, to be honest got tired of leveling them and not necessary with these.
82 people found this review helpful
These stones are a must have IMO, I use 400, 1000 diamond then the 1200 A/0 stone for the final step and have no problem getting a scratch free mirror if I use the tapes and strop after that. Using a large assortment of stones is not necessary. I will only use the 140 grit diamond for heavy profiling and it really hogs the metal off too. I don't even use the 220, 400, 600, 1000 stones anymore, to be honest got tired of leveling them and not necessary with these.
works great
