Efficient two-step technique of tungsten and molybdenum disulfides obtaining from metal nanopowders produced by EEW and elementary sulphur is described. Tungsten and molybdenum nanopowders surface area dependence on wire length is studied. Features of metal and sulphur combustion process are discussed. It is determined sulphur excess in reagents 15 wt.% results in mono-phase metal disulfide formation with small free sulphur concentration in reaction products.