TrendNew Diamond Sharpening Stone Kit, 8 x 3 Inch Double Sided (300/1000 Grit) Bench Stone with Pouch, Cleaning Block & Non-Slip Mat, DWS/CP8/FC/A, Silver

Great bit of kit

The heart of a sharpening system. Not only used for initial sharpening of the tool, but also for dressing the stones used after this.

My first foray into a proper diamond bench stone, and I have not been dissatisfied. The 300 grit addresses any dinks swiftly whilst the 1000 is ideal for honing. I use the Trend lapping fluid because it invalidates their warranty if used with other products. So yes, not the cheapest but a really nice stone.

Bought this on special offer, worth it at this price point the same stone is available branded by other people for less money...

I bought this thinking that Trend was a reliable brand, and I’ve used it a couple of times on some of my smaller chisels which regularly need a new edge on them - seemed excellent! But then I used it on a couple of hand plane blades ( 1 3/4” & 2”) and noticed they’ve left a concave edge across the end of the iron, and about 1mm lower at each edge so not a small amount! Had to spend an entire afternoon putting brand new edges on each of the irons. Very frustrating. Feel like I’ve wasted a big chunk of money with this one.

good sharpener, good price. I recommend it

I think mine wore out after a month or two.....

In use after giving it some clean up with older chisels. I set up my new set of Bench Chisels. I used on cleaning and flattening my Water Stones on the 350 grit, been using it for that purpose along with setting up new grind on chisels and planes in my collection. I found using my cheap window cleaner spray that they performed admirably and pleased with my edge they give, and fully complement my water stones to give the superior edge and polish