Best Budget Diamond Sharpening Stone - TESTED & REVIEWED
Published: 1 month ago
I tested a diamond sharpening stone against my traditional waterstone on vintage carbon steel knives. The speed difference shocked me - 5 minutes versus 20 minutes for the same edge. But is faster actually better for traditional pocket knives? I ran every test I could think of to find out.
In this video, I compare the SHARPAL diamond stone head-to-head with my traditional waterstone across four categories: speed, edge quality, ease of use, and value for traditional knife collectors. I sharpen the same 80-year-old Sheffield blade on both stones, test both edges on cardboard and paper, and give you my honest verdict on which sharpening method is worth your time.
Whether you collect vintage slipjoints, restore antique pocket knives, or just want to learn the fastest way to get a razor-sharp edge, this comparison will help you decide which sharpening stone is right for you.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - The 5 Minute Challenge
1:06 - Speed Test: Diamond vs Waterstone
3:27 - Stone Comparison
4:03 - Edge Comparison
5:00 - Technique Demonstration
5:55 - Is It Worth It for Traditional Knives?
6:30 - The Verdict
???? WHAT I TESTED
• SHARPAL Diamond Sharpening Stone
• Traditional Waterstone
• Vintage Sheffield Carbon Steel Slipjoint
• 80-Year-Old Joseph Rogers Pocket Knife
• Multiple Edge Quality Tests (Cardboard)
???? KEYWORDS - KNIFE SHARPENING
• Knife sharpening
• How to sharpen a knife
• Diamond sharpening stone
• Waterstone vs diamond stone
• Knife sharpening for beginners
• Beginner knife sharpening
• Diamond whetstone
• SHARPAL sharpening stone
• SHARPAL diamond stone review
• Knife sharpening tool
• How to use a whetstone
• Sharpening stones comparison
• Traditional knife sharpening
• Vintage knife restoration
• Carbon steel knife sharpening
• Slipjoint knife sharpening
• Sheffield knife restoration
• Pocket knife sharpening
• Best sharpening stone
• Fast knife sharpening
???? ABOUT THIS CHANNEL
Welcome to Slipjoint Sawyer – your home for traditional pocket knives, antique restorations, and honest knife collecting advice. I restore and review classic slipjoint knives, from iconic Victorinox Swiss Army Knives to forgotten Sheffield masterpieces by Joseph Rogers, George Wostenholm, and Arthur Wright.
Subscribe for weekly videos on vintage knife restoration, sharpening tutorials, and traditional knife reviews.
???? GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO
• SHARPAL Diamond Sharpening Stone: https://amzn.eu/d/bSI8wCZ
???? BUSINESS ENQUIRIES:
Email - Slipjointsawyer@gmail.com
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In this video, I compare the SHARPAL diamond stone head-to-head with my traditional waterstone across four categories: speed, edge quality, ease of use, and value for traditional knife collectors. I sharpen the same 80-year-old Sheffield blade on both stones, test both edges on cardboard and paper, and give you my honest verdict on which sharpening method is worth your time.
Whether you collect vintage slipjoints, restore antique pocket knives, or just want to learn the fastest way to get a razor-sharp edge, this comparison will help you decide which sharpening stone is right for you.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - The 5 Minute Challenge
1:06 - Speed Test: Diamond vs Waterstone
3:27 - Stone Comparison
4:03 - Edge Comparison
5:00 - Technique Demonstration
5:55 - Is It Worth It for Traditional Knives?
6:30 - The Verdict
???? WHAT I TESTED
• SHARPAL Diamond Sharpening Stone
• Traditional Waterstone
• Vintage Sheffield Carbon Steel Slipjoint
• 80-Year-Old Joseph Rogers Pocket Knife
• Multiple Edge Quality Tests (Cardboard)
???? KEYWORDS - KNIFE SHARPENING
• Knife sharpening
• How to sharpen a knife
• Diamond sharpening stone
• Waterstone vs diamond stone
• Knife sharpening for beginners
• Beginner knife sharpening
• Diamond whetstone
• SHARPAL sharpening stone
• SHARPAL diamond stone review
• Knife sharpening tool
• How to use a whetstone
• Sharpening stones comparison
• Traditional knife sharpening
• Vintage knife restoration
• Carbon steel knife sharpening
• Slipjoint knife sharpening
• Sheffield knife restoration
• Pocket knife sharpening
• Best sharpening stone
• Fast knife sharpening
???? ABOUT THIS CHANNEL
Welcome to Slipjoint Sawyer – your home for traditional pocket knives, antique restorations, and honest knife collecting advice. I restore and review classic slipjoint knives, from iconic Victorinox Swiss Army Knives to forgotten Sheffield masterpieces by Joseph Rogers, George Wostenholm, and Arthur Wright.
Subscribe for weekly videos on vintage knife restoration, sharpening tutorials, and traditional knife reviews.
???? GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO
• SHARPAL Diamond Sharpening Stone: https://amzn.eu/d/bSI8wCZ
???? BUSINESS ENQUIRIES:
Email - Slipjointsawyer@gmail.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slipjointsawyer?igsh=aWttYWt0dGE0ZHA4
Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@slipjointsawyer?_t=ZN-90wDeGIIDSA&_r=1