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Smith\'s Retractable Diamond Knife and Tool Sharpener

    Smith's Retractable Diamond Knife and Tool Sharpener

    • $9.95
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    Item # 726793

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    This compact, diamond-particle-coated sharpening rod sharpens all types of knives, plus has a sharpening groove for fish hooks.

    • Retractable rod slides into smaller pen-sized case
    • Shirt pocket clip allows for easy storage
    • Multiple layers of medium grit diamonds make sharpening quick and easy

    Imported.

    Item 726793

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    Smith's Retractable Diamond Knife and Tool Sharpener Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Camping
    3.2 ounces
    5.25 inches
    Diamond-coated steel
    Weight
    Dimensions
    Material(s)

    Smith's Retractable Diamond Knife and Tool Sharpener Customer Reviews

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    Smith's Retractable Diamond Knife and Tool Sharpener
     
    3.7

    (based on 6 reviews)

    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Durable (6)
    • Effective (4)
    • Versatile (4)
    • Easy to use (3)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Hunting & camping knives (3)
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      (3 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      Good For Serrated Edges

      By PghDragonman

      from Pittsburgh, PA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational, Social Camper

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      Pros

      • Comfortable Grip
      • Durable

      Cons

      • Not Good For Fine Edges

      Best Uses

      • Campgrounds
      • Day Trips

      Comments about Smith's Retractable Diamond Knife and Tool Sharpener:

      There is no outstanding way to sharpen really dull serrated edges, but this little gadget does a nice job touching them up. The tapered end adapts to different size serrations and the fixed diameter end may be used as a mini-sharpening steel for plain edges, but there are better tools for quick touch up of plain edges. Overall, it is handy enough to own, but I would not rely on this for sharpening anything other than serrated edges.

      (2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Great Tool

      By TheArizonan

      from Sedona, AZ

      About Me Professional Guide

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      Pros

      • Comfortable Grip
      • Durable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backcountry Camping
        • Just in Case

        Comments about Smith's Retractable Diamond Knife and Tool Sharpener:

        I never go anywhere without a sharp knife. This product is small and light enough to go into the pack for that 'just in case' situation. I like knowing that wherever I am, I can always stay sharp.

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Perfect for emergency sharpening

        By gtcochran

        from Marietta, GA

        About Me Avid Adventurer

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        Pros

        • Durable
        • Easy To Use
        • Effective
        • Versatile

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • All Blades

          Comments about Smith's Retractable Diamond Knife and Tool Sharpener:

          I've been a knife enthusiast ever since I started elementary school and I was quickly taught how to sharpen a blade and the importance of a sharp knife. I usually prefer using a wet-stone for honing a perfect blade but I given the abuse that I put my blades through, I find it very time consuming to get a good blade nowadays. I was browsing my local REI and came across this and decided to give it a try. At first, the sharpener was too coarse to provide a good edge but it did a good job cleaning up and shaping my blade but after a while I noticed that the sharpener began to get finer and give a better blade. I also used it to remove some nicks and dings out of my axe and it performed perfectly. All in all, this sharpener is very compact, which helps keep it close when it is needed and it really does a good job getting the job done. The only issue I have is that the hone is still not fine enough for me but I like having my knives razor sharp. Also, I have found that the conical half of the hone is perfect for general sharpening your typical knives while the flat side I primarily use to focus on problem areas.

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Decent portable sharpener for the kit

          By lostwind

          from Duvall, WA

          About Me Avid Adventurer

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          Pros

          • Durable
          • Easy To Use
          • Effective
          • Good Value
          • Versatile

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Hunting & Camping Knives

            Comments about Smith's Retractable Diamond Knife and Tool Sharpener:

            I wanted a sharpener to attach to my fixed blade sheath. This is small and effective enough to do the job in the field.

            As someone else mentioned, it's not likely to get a dull blade sharp, however I normally just give a few swipes after each major use and my edge stays keen. I like the tapered shape. In my quieter moments by the campfire, it allows me to accurately hone the serrations.

            It has a hook groove to sharpen dull fishing hooks. I didn't think that I'd ever use that feature until I found some salmon throwing my old flies out of their mouths. 10 minutes sharpening my flies and I was back in action.

            I prefer this type of sharpener rather than the V-shaped sharpeners that you draw your knife across. The reason is because the V-tools tend to tear the fine edge of thin blades like fillet knives.

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Good Tool

            By Off The Path

            from Tennessee

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            Pros

            • Durable
            • Effective
            • Versatile

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Hunting & Camping Knives

              Comments about Smith's Retractable Diamond Knife and Tool Sharpener:

              I keep this thing handy sometimes to touch up a blade while in the field. Being compact and carried like a writing pen in your shirt pocket makes it easy to carry anywhere. I use it also to sharpen hooks and serrations when needed. It does a good job on serrated blades.

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              3.0

              Works Great!

              By Tom the AT Hiker

              from Rochester, NH

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              Pros

              • Durable
              • Easy To Use
              • Effective
              • Versatile

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Hunting & Camping Knives

                Comments about Smith's Retractable Diamond Knife and Tool Sharpener:

                Compact unit makes it easy to stuff in your shirt pocket or pack. Great to sharpen up the blade or serrated edge.

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