At 1700 grit the Edge Pro Diamond Matrix Stone is working at a level of refinement that approaches the upper range of most sharpening progressions - an edge that is highly polished, consistent, and ready for stropping or final finishing on leather with compound. This is the stone for experienced Edge Pro users who have built out a full diamond progression and want to take the edge as far as the system can go before the strop takes over. It sits above the 950 in the lineup and produces a noticeably finer surface that reduces the number of stropping passes needed to arrive at a final working edge. For knives you want at their absolute best - single bevel Japanese knives, straight razors, high-end kitchen knives in hard steels - the 1700 is the last stone in the progression.
The construction is identical to the rest of the Diamond Matrix line: monocrystalline diamond abrasive with tight particle size and even distribution, bonded to a precision CNC-machined aluminum blank that maintains true, straight geometry across the full sharpening surface. At this grit level the flat, consistent geometry of the diamond backing matters more than at coarser grits - any bow or twist in the stone would produce an inconsistent scratch pattern that shows clearly under a loupe at 1700 grit. Edge Pro designed the aluminum blank specifically to prevent that, and the result is a stone that delivers reliable, repeatable results at the most demanding end of the refinement range. No dishing, no flattening required, and consistent performance across the full life of the stone.
Care Instructions: Rinse after use and store dry. Diamond stones do not dish and do not require flattening. Rinse swarf from the surface during use to maintain cutting efficiency. Keep dry between sessions.
The construction is identical to the rest of the Diamond Matrix line: monocrystalline diamond abrasive with tight particle size and even distribution, bonded to a precision CNC-machined aluminum blank that maintains true, straight geometry across the full sharpening surface. At this grit level the flat, consistent geometry of the diamond backing matters more than at coarser grits - any bow or twist in the stone would produce an inconsistent scratch pattern that shows clearly under a loupe at 1700 grit. Edge Pro designed the aluminum blank specifically to prevent that, and the result is a stone that delivers reliable, repeatable results at the most demanding end of the refinement range. No dishing, no flattening required, and consistent performance across the full life of the stone.
- Brand: Edge Pro
- Origin: Made in USA
- Grit: 1700
- Abrasive: Monocrystalline Diamond Matrix
- Backing: CNC Machined Aluminum Blank
- Use: High polish finishing before stropping
- Compatibility: Edge Pro Apex and Professional systems
- Mount: Sold mounted to plate
- Item Number: EDMS-1700
Care Instructions: Rinse after use and store dry. Diamond stones do not dish and do not require flattening. Rinse swarf from the surface during use to maintain cutting efficiency. Keep dry between sessions.
