Diamond Sharpening Plate #600 for Work Sharp GSS, grit 600, replacement abrasive plate

Diamond sharpening plate #600 for Work Sharp GSS is a replacement abrasive plate with a 600 grit diamond surface designed for use with the Work Sharp Guided Sharpening System. The plate provides medium-coarse diamond abrasive suitable for shaping blade bevels, removing nicks and restoring edge geometry on knives and other cutting tools. It installs into the GSS mounting system and is intended for tasks that require efficient material removal while maintaining predictable sharpening angles.

Advantages

The 600 grit diamond surface offers a balance between material removal rate and surface refinement, enabling effective reprofiling without excessively coarse scoring. The rigid diamond coating ensures long service life compared with softer abrasive media and maintains consistent cutting action throughout use. Compatibility with the Work Sharp guided system allows repeatable angle control and quick installation for systematic sharpening workflows.

Suitable for

• Reprofiling dull or damaged knife bevels
• Removing nicks and chips from steel blades
• Shaping bevels on kitchen knives, hunting knives and pocket knives
• Preparing edges on woodworking tools such as chisels and plane irons
• Intermediate step between coarse and fine sharpening stages

Key specifications

• Abrasive type: diamond abrasive surface
• Grit rating: 600 (medium-coarse)
• Form factor: replacement plate compatible with guided sharpening mounting
• Primary use: shaping, material removal, edge restoration
• Durability: wear-resistant diamond coating for extended service life

How to use

Install the 600 grit diamond plate into the Work Sharp GSS mounting system according to the guided sharpener instructions. Use controlled, consistent strokes along the blade edge while maintaining the selected guided angle to reshape the bevel or remove damage. Apply light, even pressure and check progress frequently to avoid over-cutting; for deep chips, multiple passes may be required. After reprofiling with the 600 grit plate, follow with finer abrasive stages to refine and polish the edge.

Usage recommendations

Use the 600 grit plate as an intermediate shaping step: start with coarser abrasives only when heavy material removal is needed, and finish with finer grits for a polished, keen edge. Clean the plate periodically to remove metal particles and ensure consistent cutting action. Avoid using excessive pressure or lateral twisting motion to prevent uneven wear and maintain plate flatness.