Diamond Hoof Knife Sharpener — Double-Sided 400/600 Grit
A double-sided diamond hoof knife sharpener that restores a working edge in seconds. 400 grit one side for grinding back, 600 grit the other for finishing. Wooden handle, 250 mm long, 150 g — fits straight in a trimmer’s tool roll.
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Features and Benefits
- Double-sided diamond file — 400 grit and 600 grit on opposite faces
- Chromium-plated diamond surface stays flat and cuts cleanly for years
- Wooden handle gives a secure grip with wet or gloved hands
- 250 mm overall length, 150 mm working surface — fits in a trimmer’s tool roll
- Sharpens left- and right-handed hoof knives, loop knives and double-edge blades
- Lightweight at 150 g — comfortable for a full day of trimming
Description
A sharp hoof knife is the difference between a clean cut on the sole and a torn one, and between an hour of trimming and three. This diamond hoof knife sharpener is built to keep your blades cutting cleanly through a full day of work — whether you’re paring back a sole ulcer, opening up white line disease, or running a routine trim on the milking herd. The 400-grit side restores an edge that’s gone blunt or rolled, and the 600-grit side finishes it off ready for the next cow.
Diamond is the right abrasive for hoof knives. Unlike a stone, it cuts hardened blade steel quickly and stays flat — no dishing, no glazing, no soaking in oil before you start. A few passes per side and you’re back in the race. The chromium-plated surface protects the diamond grit from corrosion in dairy yard conditions, and the timber handle keeps things steady when your hands are wet or gloved up. It works on every blade we sell — single-edge, double-edge, loop knives, left- or right-handed.
Hoofit ships from Mount Compass on the Fleurieu Peninsula, alongside the rest of our hoof trimming range. We’re a dairy farming family — we know what trimmers carry in their kit and what gets left in the shed.
Specifications
| Abrasive | Diamond, chromium-plated |
| Grit | 400 (coarse) / 600 (fine), double-sided |
| Total length | 250 mm |
| Working surface | 150 mm |
| Weight | 150 g |
| Handle | Wooden |
| Country of origin | China |
| Ships from | Mount Compass, SA |
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I sharpen my hoof knife?
Touch up the edge with the 600-grit side every cow or two during a trimming session, and use the 400-grit side once or twice a week to grind back any rolled or chipped sections. A blade kept sharp little-and-often outlasts one that’s only sharpened when it stops cutting — and it cuts safer too.
What’s the difference between 400 grit and 600 grit?
The 400-grit side removes more steel per pass — use it when the edge is properly blunt, nicked, or rolled. The 600-grit side is for finishing, polishing the edge to a clean cutting bevel after the coarse work is done. You almost always want to finish on 600.
Will this sharpener work on left-handed and double-edge hoof knives?
Yes. The flat diamond surface sharpens any single-edge knife (left or right handed) and double-edge blades by working each side in turn. Loop knives can be sharpened on the outside curve only — the inner curve needs a curved file.
Do I need to use oil or water with a diamond sharpener?
No. Diamond files cut dry. A quick wipe with a rag after use is all that’s needed. Don’t soak it like an oilstone — the wooden handle won’t thank you.
Do you ship Australia-wide?
Yes, we ship Australia-wide from Mount Compass, South Australia. Most metro orders arrive within 2–4 business days; rural delivery times vary by carrier.
