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$Smith\'s Two-Step Pocket Sharpener$

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.

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Smith's Two-Step Pocket Sharpener Customer Reviews

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Smith's Two-Step Pocket Sharpener

4.0

(based on 12 reviews)

92%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Durable (8)
Easy to use (6)
Effective (4)
Lightweight (3)
Versatile (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Camping (6)
Survival (5)
Home (3)
Hunting (3)
Hunting & camping knives (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (6), Avid adventurer (4)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 12 customers

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Sep

2007

(10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Knife Sharpener

By Chris from KC

from Kansas City

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

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.

Apr

2008

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

very nice sharpener

By DyAnn

from Bismarck and Grand Forks, ND

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

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.

Oct

2007

(6 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good General Purpose Sharpener

By PghDragonman

from Pittsburgh, PA

About Me Casual/ Recreational, Social Camper

See all my reviews

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.

Jan

2008

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great Sharpener

By Evlhamburglar

from Arcadia, Ca

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

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.

Jul

2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Very Good Sharpener

By francus

from Charlotte, NC

About Me Avid Adventurer

See all my reviews

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.

Nov

2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

VERY Useful !

By Blue Wave Chris

from Maui, Hawaii

About Me Outdoor Professional

See all my reviews

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.

Aug

2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good Sharpener

By MrAnderson

from Boulder, CO

About Me Avid Adventurer

See all my reviews

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.

Apr

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good stuff

By hokies2012

from Blacksburg, VA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Durable
Easy To Use
Effective

Cons

Specific Blades Only

Best Uses

All Blades
Hunting & Camping Knives

Comments about Smith's Two-Step Pocket Sharpener:

Doesn't work on thicker blades and hatchets. Other than that I highly recommend it, with in a few swipes on the fine side I slit my finger open. Didn't realize it was that effective.

May

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Fast. Easy. Sharp.

By TyBobReed

from Madison, WI

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Durable
Easy To Use
Effective
Versatile

Cons

Specific Blades Only

Best Uses

Hunting & Camping Knives

Comments about Smith's Two-Step Pocket Sharpener:

Super easy and fast to use. Takes a dull knife to fairly sharp in no time.

This sharpener isn't going to create scalpels out of your pocket knives, but it should be sharp enough for 99% of regular use. So, if you're looking for a sharpening kit that lets you put an edge so keen on your pocket knife that you could shave and perform minor surgeries then I'd say you should probably buy something else. –But if you're a regular guy like me that just needs to cut random things and you'd like to keep your pocket knife pretty sharp than this is the tool for you. –Buy it now.

Sep

2009

(1 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

middle class sharpener

By Scout.

from Tracy, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

See all my reviews

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.