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Smith's Two-Step Pocket Sharpener
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Smith's Two-Step Pocket Sharpener

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Smith's lightweight, portable, and easy-to-use Two-Step Knife Sharpener features preset, tungsten-carbide cutting heads and fine ceramic rods.

  • Excellent for use on all types of straight-edged knives
  • Sharpener comes with two sets of non-slip rubber feet for added safety
  • Preset, tungsten-carbide cutting blades provide quick edge-setting capabilities and are excellent for very dull or damaged edges
  • Two preset, fine ceramic rods provide a smooth, finished edge on already sharp knives.

Made in USA.

Item 708614

Smith's Two-Step Pocket Sharpener Customer Reviews

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Smith's Two-Step Pocket Sharpener
 
4.0

(based on 9 reviews)

89%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Durable (5)
  • Easy to use (3)
  • Lightweight (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Survival (5)
    • Campgrounds (3)
    • Camping (3)
    • Home (3)
    • Hunting (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (4), Casual adventurer (4)

    Reviewed by 9 customers

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    Sep

    12

    2007

    (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Great Knife Sharpener

    By Chris from KC

    from Kansas City

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Pros

    • Comfortable Grip
    • Very Effective

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backcountry Camping
      • Campgrounds

      Comments about Smith's Two-Step Pocket Sharpener:

      Of the five different type of knife sharpeners I have, this is by far my favorite. It sharpens even a dull knife really quick and to a very sharp point. With the 'V' shape to the sharpening, you get both sides sharpened at once and don't have to worry that your knife is at the proper angle. I'm so impressed with it's ease of use as well as the quality of sharpening it does that I'm buying another one.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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      Apr

      14

      2008

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      very nice sharpener

      By DyAnn

      from Bismarck and Grand Forks, ND

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Sharpens all my blades

      Cons

      • Needs a bigger handle

      Best Uses

      • Backcountry Camping
      • Campgrounds
      • Fixing knicked blades
      • Putting an edge on blades
      • Survival

      Comments about Smith's Two-Step Pocket Sharpener:

      This is a very nice sharpener. Small enough to fit in a pocket or survival pack and not take up too much space. My dad gave this to me when I went away to college and it has earned its spot in my desk. I use it to sharpen my pocket knives, Leatherman tools, hunting knives, etc. I even used this to put an edge on my 16" dagger that I bring to renaissance fairs. Every blade that I use this on is now extremely sharp. The carbide side will take burs out and is used for general sharpening and the ceramic side is used to finish the edge.
      The only downside for me is that it doesn't have a handle. This makes it easier to pack, but if you have a lot of knives to sharpen/put an edge on, keeping a grip on this little thing gets to be a bit much on the thumb and forefinger. Overall, this is a great general purpose sharpener.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jan

      23

      2008

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Great Sharpener

      By Evlhamburglar

      from Arcadia, Ca

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable Grip
      • Durable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Survival

        Comments about Smith's Two-Step Pocket Sharpener:

        This thing works great, sharpened several knives easily and quickly. Knives now amazingly sharp! I would recommend this to anyone who wants a cheap, quick and easy way to sharpen your knives.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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        Oct

        29

        2007

        (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Good General Purpose Sharpener

        By PghMitchS

        from Pittsburgh, PA

        About Me Casual/ Recreational, Social Camper

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Easy to Use
        • Quickly Sharpens

        Cons

        • Not For All Angles
        • Not For Serrated Edges

        Best Uses

        • Campgrounds
        • Road Trips
        • Social Camping

        Comments about Smith's Two-Step Pocket Sharpener:

        One angle is not ideal for all blades, but this sharpener does a nice job for general purpose knives. This tool sharpened a bunch of kitchen knives of different makes quicker than I could do two knives with my usual flat stones. I even used this for a troublesome machete used for garden work. I have not tried it on a hatchet / axe, but as long as the blade will fit the guides, it should do a nice job. The small size and light weight make this a nice companion on any trip.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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        Nov

        22

        2008

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        VERY Useful !

        By Blue Wave Chris

        from Maui, Hawaii, USA

        About Me Outdoor Professional

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Durable
        • Lightweight
        • Works on various lengths

        Cons

        • A LIttle Hard to Hold

        Best Uses

        • Camping
        • Home
        • Hunting
        • Survival

        Comments about Smith's Two-Step Pocket Sharpener:

        I have used it to sharpen everything from machetes to dive knives to mini knives. It is small and handy enough to stash almost anywhere, so you have it easily accessible whenever you want it.

        It can be a little hard to hold onto if you don't have fingers that are a little nimble. But overall a great and easy to use product.

        • Gift:
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        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Sep

        8

        2009

         
        2.0

        middle class sharpener

        By Boy Scout.

        from Tracy, Ca

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about Smith's Two-Step Pocket Sharpener:

            well its only good to use if your blade is REALLY dull, if you blade still has a good cutting edge, do not use this sharpener because its has actully dulled some of my blades and on my benchmade it not only dulled it but also nicked my blade, use only on your cheaper knives so you wont freak out when they get messed up or dulled.I would recommed getting a sharpening stone instead. Smith brand stones are nice ones.

            • Gift:
            • No

            Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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            Jul

            28

            2009

             
            4.0

            Very Good Sharpener

            By francus

            from Charlotte, NC

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Easy To Use
            • Effective
            • Versatile

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Hunting & Camping Knives
              • Kitchen Knives

              Comments about Smith's Two-Step Pocket Sharpener:

              I have searched the planet for the perfect sharpener for years. I've bought cheap ones, electric one, stone and ceramic ones. This one is the best I have come across so far. I use it camping and I have one for my kitchen knives. It's not the perfect edge, but it's better than anything else I have come across, and I've come across a lot! It gets my knives sharp enough to cut a ripe tomato without squishing it. And the edge stays longer.

              • Gift:
              • No

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Dec

              26

              2008

               
              5.0

              I love it

              By Tim The Toe

              from Winchester,Ky

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Pros

              • Compliments Knife Well
              • Durable
              • Improves Functionality
              • Lightweight

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Camping
                • Home
                • Hunting
                • Survival

                Comments about Smith's Two-Step Pocket Sharpener:

                If your leatherman has gone somewhat dull use this product because it makes it sharp as a razor

                • Gift:
                • No

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                Aug

                20

                2008

                 
                4.0

                Good Sharpener

                By MrAnderson

                from Boulder, CO

                About Me Avid Adventurer

                Site Member

                Pros

                • Durable
                • Lightweight

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Camping
                  • Home
                  • Hunting
                  • Survival

                  Comments about Smith's Two-Step Pocket Sharpener:

                  Use this sharpener on everything from my machete to kitchen knives. Works quickly and produces a very clean edge. Could use a larger handle area for hand sharpening, but works well when placed on table or counter.

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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