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Smith's Sharpeners: PP1 Tactical Knife Sharpeners
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Smith's Sharpeners: PP1 Tactical Knife Sharpeners
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A sharp edge is key in the field and on the job. Keep your favorite folders and fixed blades razor sharp with this small accessory that clips right to your pack or your keychain Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downFixall
274
Nov 18, 2018
Swing and a miss Massdrop. These things destroy knives. If you have a knife enthusiast on the staff... Maybe leave the knife drops to them.
14themoney
1395
Dec 18, 2018
I seem to remember a book by Rachel Carson that discussed this problem. It was called Silent Scream. If knives could speak, they would tell you "Don't throw me in that briar patch."
warriorscot
317
Jan 20, 2019
FixallIf all you need to do is sharpen a throwaway $5 kitchen knife or camp knife these things are fine. It doesn't destroy them, it's not a good edge, but you don't need a good one for basic work.
Benzo
370
Nov 15, 2018
I would never use one of these pull - through sharpeners, unless it was an absolutely last resort. They are terrible for your blades.
Cracktower
102
Nov 15, 2018
You can't be serious selling a pull thorough sharpener with tungsten carbide. Are you trying to ruin people's knives here? Unless you have dollar store knives do not use this piece of garbage. You really should be ashamed of yourselves for even trying to push this type of sharpener on a high end knife site.
Naftoor
291
Nov 15, 2018
CracktowerHigh end knife site??? What? Where? Who? When? Why?
I do hope you aren't implying MD is a high end knife site, most of the knives they sell are on the lower end of the market, even their expensive ones are still generally affordable and under the $300 mark.
That being said, you do raise a good point. Nobody should ever use a pull thru sharpener unless they really hate the knife they're carrying or it's incredibly cheap. A pocket stone is easier to carry then this and won't obliterate the lifespan of your blade., if you hunt and need to field sharpen.
harry30
10
Nov 15, 2018
Does anyone know the sharpening angle of the hones? I'm assuming 20 degrees each side, 40 degrees total angle..
14themoney
1395
Nov 16, 2018
harry30You are correct. I just called Smith's and asked about this. Smith's volunteered that this particular model has not been released yet.
harry30
10
Nov 16, 2018
I like the Lansky system - relatively inexpensive and provides a professionally uniform edge - razor sharp. I've been using for years. (I do have the sharpmaker, but nothing beats the Lansky)
Bobraz
2631
Jan 20, 2019
1) I'm not very good with sharpening stones.
2) This gadget here is not recommended (is the Lansky Blade Medic better by the way? I've ordered one).
So what should I do then (besides bringing my knife to a professional sharpener, which is a chore)?
Kavik
5531
Jan 20, 2019
Illinois gave good advice. The only thing I'd like to add is that IF you're going to go with a pull through sharpener, the ones that use just ceramic rods instead of carbide bars would be a bit better.
Still use a gentle hand and more passes, rather than more pressure and fewer passes.
sheffieldsg
72
Mar 25, 2019
BobrazA simple ceramic rod will do wonders if used correctly. Sharpening doesn't have to be expensive and you don't have to run your blades with a pull through.
Lansky 8" Ceramic Sharp Stick https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000B8FW0O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_GnmMCbCSFVVGP
14themoney
1395
Nov 16, 2018
I see that many are in agreement with me about the wisdom of using a pull-thru. There's a line in a Kinky Friedman song about pull-ahead cafes. And there are crazy drivers guilty of pull-outs.........in front of me. There should be a law against pull-outs. Hmmm. Shotgun shells for hunting chickens- pellets for pullets. But, I digest. There are much better choices for knife sharpening than this. The portable Lansky that was offered recently is way better.
UsrnameUnknown
41
Nov 15, 2018
Looking for input on quality of these? Do they give a good sharpen? Maybe good for the EDC that is cheap and just need a decent edge put on it?
14themoney
1395
Nov 16, 2018
UsrnameUnknownThere are pictures of highly magnified knife edges that have been abused with these devices that can be found on the internet. One could likely get a sharp edge on a knife with these, but I would not call it good.
Drewcifer
1
Nov 18, 2018
UsrnameUnknownIn a nutshell, no. I bought one at Cabella's and I'm pretty sure the only reason nobody laughed at me was because the lovely clerk who checked me out was a lady in her 60s, who probably sharpens kitchen knives with something similar. It ruined a blade, but luckily it was a cheap swiss army knife. I need advice on a sharpener that will work with a Ferum Forge Crux.
Rosebud41
278
Nov 15, 2018
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000O8OTNC/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza
$8.95, with Prime shipping.
This would be a good listing for "Mass Drop International", for benefit of customers who cannot access Amazon, and are in need of a moderately priced method to mess their knives up.
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