Diamond Machining Technology was founded in 1976 in Massachusetts — originally as a manufacturer of grinding wheels. The breakthrough came when an engineer repurposed the center punch-out of a diamond grinding wheel and discovered it sharpened a knife faster, flatter, and more consistently than anything available. An L.L. Bean purchasing agent tested an early sample, recognized immediately what they had, and worked with DMT's engineers to refine the product. The result launched DMT as the industry standard in diamond sharpening technology — a position they have held for nearly five decades. Every DMT sharpener is made in Marlborough, Massachusetts from monocrystalline industrial diamond — the hardest abrasive material on earth — bonded to a precision nickel-plated steel substrate. No oil required. Guaranteed never to hollow or groove. More than 50 patents. Seven Blade Magazine Knife Accessory of the Year awards. The benchmark every other diamond sharpener is measured against. Knifeworks carries the full DMT lineup.