> The most convenient, compact, knife sharpener that I've found.
> I use the ceramic side (with the little white cylinders) for sharpening kitchen knives (and my pocket knives). I hold the knives edge-up under running water in my sink with my left hand, and lightly move the sharpener with my right hand along the blade. About 10 very light strokes is usually enough to touch up an already fairly sharp knife.
> I've nicked and scratched my kitchen countertop trying to sharpen long chef's knives using sharpeners that I have to place on a countertop and drag knives through. I appreciate that I don't have to set the Smith's sharpener on a countertop.
> A few other reviewers claim that the ceramic rods broke when they were trying to sharpen knives --- if so, they were using WAY too much pressure. Use only a very light touch.
> Generally speaking the carbide (metal) side should NEVER be used on chef's knives or other fine blades. The carbide takes off too much metal. In quality knives, only the very edge is treated to be hard enough to hold a very sharp edge --- grind that off (or scrape it off with a carbide sharpener), and all the sharpening in the world is a waste of time. Don't misunderstand, you can sharpen such a blade to razor sharpness --- but the blade will not hold the edge, it will quickly dull. A couple of other reviewers claim that the carbide chips fine blades -- in which case the blades are permanently ruined.
> Use the carbide side for axes, machetes, and other utility blades made of comparatively softer steel. But even a utility blade can be damaged by using too much pressure with a carbide sharpener --- the edge of the blade becomes wavy and irregular.
> You can touch up a utility blade, (that is, make it a little sharper) using the ceramic edge afterward --- but that extra step is usually a waste of time for utility blades, which will dull quickly in use anyway.
> Maybe "medium quality" blades (such as an average quality hunting knife) might benefit from carbide followed by ceramic, but try the ceramic only, first. If, say 30, swipes with the ceramic side does not adequately sharpen the knife, then try 5 light swipes with the carbide sharpener, followed by 20 light swipes with the ceramic, and so on.
> There is another option for truly fine blades -- a honer. If you see a chef "wiping" two chef's knives against each other, that's what he/she is doing -- honing. But it is better to use a honing rod (and follow the instructions which come with it, or watch a U-tube video). Honing straightens up microscopically bent or folded portions of the edge, and can dramatically "sharpen" a knife without removing any metal. If you use a honer, maybe once in 5 or 10 times that you hone the knife, you'll probably need to sharpen it with a ceramic sharpener -- albeit only a few strokes, 10 at most.
> Caution, large rod-like ceramic sharpeners are sometimes described as (or sold as) "honers" -- maybe they hone and sharpen at the same time, but, if so, they are removing metal from your blade. The purpose of a honer (or a leather barber's strop) is to sharpen without removing metal. I recommend using a metal honer, followed (if necessary) by minimal sharpening with a ceramic sharpener.
> How can you tell when a chef's knife is sharp? If (with a light sawing motion) the blade can cut a ripe tomato without depressing the skin, then it is sharp.
> Do NOT use on scissors, bypass garden sheers, or grafting blades, or any other blades that are sharpened on only one side.
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Smith's 2-Step Knife Sharpener
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2-STAGE SHARPENERSmith’s 2-Step Pull-Through Sharpener has two stages of sharpening, crossed tungsten carbide blades & crossed ceramic rods |
STAIGHT EDGEThis pocket size sharpener can sharpen a wide variety of straight edge blades. |
PORTABLEThis compact sharpener measures 2.33” x 2.71”, weighs under 2 ounces, & will easily fit in your pocket, hunting pack, or tackle box! |
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PULL THROUGHThe crossed sharpening blade are preset sharpening angles for guaranteed results. |
FLOATSThis sharpener is especially handy for fillet knives & it is perfect for all your hunting, fishing, and outdoor adventures. It even floats in water! |
To properly sharpen your knife, pull the blade through in one direction, not back and forth. Get a razor sharp blade with just a few easy pulls! |
The Smith's Difference
We are constantly striving to identify improved methods for providing consumers with the best edge as shown by our recent launch of an electric sharpener incorporating interlocking diamond coated wheels that insures a factory-sharp edge to your knife with only a few quick passes of the knife. We also offer designs that are appropriate for the field or for your gourmet kitchen.
Broad Line of Knife & Scissors Sharpeners
We have the broadest line of knife and scissors sharpeners available, ranging from simple, fixed angle pull through sharpeners for consumers that want quick and easy sharpening, to sophisticated Precision Kits designed for the knife sharpening enthusiast. Our offering includes both manual and electrical sharpeners that incorporate many different abrasive materials including diamond, carbide, ceramic, bonded synthetic abrasives and, of course, natural Arkansas stones.
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Works well, feet fell off
This tiny sharpener works better than the other ones I've tried, I even see the little metal shavings coming off when I sharpen a new edgeHowever: the rubber feet fell off randomly
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Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2024
Style: CCKSColor: YellowVerified Purchase
This tiny sharpener works better than the other ones I've tried, I even see the little metal shavings coming off when I sharpen a new edge
However: the rubber feet fell off randomly
However: the rubber feet fell off randomly
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Duraznito
Práctico, ligero y de fácil uso.
Reviewed in Mexico on March 10, 2024Style: CCKSColor: YellowVerified Purchase
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Inexpensive and works very well
Reviewed in Canada on August 10, 2023Style: CCKSColor: YellowVerified Purchase
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Super kleiner, handlicher Messerschärfer
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Excellent sharpener
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