{"product_id":"fallkniven-dc521-bench-sharpening-stone","title":"Fallkniven DC521 Bench Sharpening Stone","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFallkniven DC521 Diamond Ceramic Benchstone\u003c\/strong\u003e is a popular combination whetstone made for accurate knife sharpening. It is the largest sharpening stone in the Fallkniven range, and as such is best suited to sharpening while at camp or at home. For a more portable whetstone, take a look at the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.raymears.com\/products\/fallkniven-dc3-diamond-ceramic-whetstone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFallkniven DC3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.raymears.com\/products\/fallkniven-dc4-diamond-ceramic-whetstone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFallkniven DC4\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DC521 features two different sharpening surfaces; one is a fine diamond whetstone of 25 micron, while the other is a fine ceramic whetstone, made of synthetic sapphires. If your knife is dull, it is recommended that you begin by using the diamond side, which will restore the wedge shape of the blade's edge. Following this, you can de-burr the edge lightly using the ceramic side, in order to get a razor-sharp edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DC521 is a very low-maintenance tool in the sense that it can be used dry, without the need for any lubrication from oil or water. Every now and then, it is recommended that you simply clean the stone in warm, soapy water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA major benefit of the DC521 is that, while the stone will become worn over time, the sharpening surfaces will remain flat, helping to aid efficient sharpening. The supremely strong surfaces can be used to sharpen any type of steel, including hard powder steels. At first, the sharpening surfaces may feel overly coarse, but this initial roughness will diminish after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 210 x 55 x 12 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 388 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTough cardboard storage case included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fallkniven","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53086013456723,"sku":"995","price":69.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1043\/0876\/9107\/files\/Fallkniven-DC521-Stone.jpg?v=1771703589","url":"https:\/\/raymears.com\/products\/fallkniven-dc521-bench-sharpening-stone","provider":"Woodlore Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}