I'm not an expert on any type of cutlery but if I want to use a knife, then naturally I want it to be sharp. After all, it's the dull knives that are most likely to cut you, if you're not careful. Your video has taught me a great amount about general knife sharpening and filled in a lot of the grey areas that I have been unfamiliar with. I appreciate the time and effort you have put into sharing this very useful lesson. Thank you, Ed

This was my first sharpener! I figured the fixed angle would be a fool proof intro to sharpening and even now I got something great for serrations/the back pack. Love it! Nice to hear another good opinion on it.

I bought one, and it does an amazing job sharpening my knifes! Thank you for introducing this to me! The new ones have a less curved serrated ceramic portion, and the diamond rod has magnets that hold it in place. It's a great sharpener, so thanks for telling us.

I'm really pleased with this! It works like a charm kzfaq.infoUgkxDcr-y2Pf6xdnrFHrSP7dl9kpKaCozcSQ Takes less time than my old electric sharpener because it can take more off the knife faster, and then it smooths out nicely with the finer grit polisher. I don't know how long it will last before the grit wears away, but I wouldn't mind having to replace it every once in a while.

You're my favorite reviewer on KZfaq, man. Although watching you dull the knife was one of the most painful things I've ever watched.

Jeff, Thank you so much, My dad died March 4th, one year ago. I recently Decided to look for an elusive Mystery left behind, a large cardboard box filled to the brim with pocket knifes, about a foot tall, wide, and long. I still have not found it, but I did find scraps that he left in his toolbox. I have been sharpening with both, and you have very much so helped me. I'd say you have one more subscriber for sure:) PS, I have an uncle in the Woodworking industry named Jeff, funny right?

I've had a sharpener like the one in your video for a bit. I thought I was doing it wrong, but then saw you do it and went to try it out and it works. I was actually thinking about replacing my Chef's Knife. I've been having a hard time cutting tomatoes. But not no more. Just literally tried this whole thing out and it works.

Thank you for this great and in depth review of the knife sharpener.I have been looking to purchase anl knife sharpener for a couple days now, and was going back and forth among the different models that chef’s choice have available - the Lansky used to be my favorite.Thank you for all the work you put into this.

Have one of these and love it, especially for the price. I never sharpened my serrated knives till I got this. Amazing what a sharpened serrated will do versus a dull one.

Great review, again. I've had the Smith's version for years. I need to get this one too, but keep forgetting to add one to my orders. I really liked that you explained the carbine section. I already knew it, but a lot of folks don't. I think I've use the carbide on one or two really badly chipped knives. I agree, stay away from the carbine unless it is an emergency. Then not on a real good, expensive knife.

"we've achieved dullness" ...... classic jeff

Awsome video! You thoroughly explained the most important points about using a tool like this which shows the benefit and drawbacks for using the product. A very well made instructional video. Thank you very much!

Thanks for the video and the explanations Jeff. I was nearly sick when you were dulling that knife, makes finger nails down a blackboard sound like a symphony. I dislike the pull through sharpeners but like you said, in an emergency they serve a purpose.

I have no idea why, but this is the first video I've watched of yours in a few months, and I feel "at home" for the first time in a long while. For real, haha.

Hey, thanks for the very helpful review. Going to order one on Amazon. I am generally nervous about sharpening blades, so mine are generally dull. This makes it look fairly easy.

Great review. I have this sharpener. It really is a neat tool for use in the field or someplace else when you don't have your usual sharpening setup. That carbide sharpener though...i tested it once and saw actual slivers of metal come off the blade. I learned to stay away from them that way. I use the other tools though and 2+ years on, the tool is perfectly fine. Great quality stuff. I also have their constant angle sharpener and that works like magic.

12:37 AAARRGH! You might aswell be slicing my heart up. :'(

Excellent review! Your analysis and excellent video quality should serve as a model for all reviewers!

Interesting. I still think pocket stones make more sense for me, but that option does create the annoying problem of needing different ones for different purposes. Currently I carry a Lansky triangular medium ceramic stick, which will do most of what I need it to, but I still lack something for really dull edges I might encounter and something to really refine my edges. That said, I'm still pretty comfortable knowing that when I start to consider a knife dull, that rod /will/ sharpen it without too much trouble.

An area I need help in. One of your best in the short time I've been watching.Thanks

Great video. Carbide sharpeners aren't always the best. But they are useful. I used a Smiths Pocket Pal to get a really nasty chip out of one of my knives and it worked great.

I got mine a few days ago. The diamond tapered bit stays folded with a second magnet now. Also the diamond taper has a bit of wiggle straight out the bat, well at least with mine. Still works great though.

I've just ordered a sunnyi pocket sharpener very similar to the lansky hope it works as good as yours handy when bushcrafting etc. Like the videos well put across

Thanks, I'm learning to sharpen things and have the blade medic, your tutorial taught me how to use it. I had no idea it was 20 degrees on both sides. When you're pulling it through the ceramic, does it matter if you're pulling it perfectly horizontally or can it also be pulled through at an angle, with the tip down? Practising on an old kitchen knife before putting an edge back on a very old half serrated spyderco so I want to learn it right. Any advice appreciated!

My opinion on the carbide sharpeners is that it largely depends on how much pressure you put on the knife. If there's a folded over nick in the blade then you can use the carbide to take off the folded over nicks or whatever.

Old Vid.. But just got one of these and helped a lot. The new Lansky's have a magnet each end to keep the diamond rod in place. Feels a little strange as it pulls the blade to the diamond rod. Good vid. Thanks!

The current version no longer has the diamond rod clip in, it has neodymium magnets, both to hold it closed and also in the open position which makes it even easier to use.

I’ve had mine for years and it works!! Thanks for advice.

Great video! Too long for the non-knife fanatics but I loved it! I have to admit I found myself looking away when you dulled the blade; I just couldn't watch.Thanks for taking the time to show the particals in the magnifiying glass.

thanks for the review man im completely new to knife sharpening and i grabbed one of these off amazon but i wasn't entirely sure how to use it properly.

You are putting way too much downward force on that carbide friend. Knife sharpening even with a designed sharpener is about smoothness. Being overly aggressive with anything is usually a bad idea.

13:30 That noise!!! Great video, thanks. I have one of these, and it's good to get some tips on how to get the best from it.

Great !, I bought this sharpener a couple of years ago, but the instructions were unclear, I could finally sharpen a knife. Thanks

Very helpful. Thanks. Do you favor that tool over the Smith's?

Hey Jeff. Great review and i bought for my knives. I have a question can i use this tool to sharpen my Karambit knife?

If spydercos come from the factory that way why does the sharpmaker have 30° and 40° slots. On the manual it always says to finish with the 40 and use the 30 to remove around the bevel?

I was gifted a Lansky benchtop guided sharpener and one of these was in the kit. I have removed the ceramic piece and keep it in my pocket for when I need to refinish an edge. Very handy. The rest is a bit scary though. The one I have had a problem with the ceramic piece being loose in the frame of the unit. I couldn't make it tight enough, so removed it. The long file might be handy in a pinch to clean up a chainsaw blade. I recently cleaned the unit up and swapped the angle carbide and ceramic angle pieces to see if it might actually sharpen something. I've only ever used those v-cut things to play with using knives that I'm happy to destroy edges on. They be scary things lol. Hehe.

Jeff, would it be fine if you use the ceramic and/or the diamond rod to touch up your blades and get them a little sharper after use if you didn't have a strop on hand?

This is great. I use it on kitchen knives at work. If put good edges on them, my collegues will have messed them up until I use it next time so its not worth my time doing a good job. And since I dont own the knives I dont really care if they get chewed up a bit as long as they will cut my lunch, vegetable, bread etc.. I bought some cheap clones aswell, clearly a proper metal construction Lansky is a better investment. Newer Blade medics have a magnet that lock the diamond rod in place.

I have this same sharpener but mine has magnets to hold the diamond rod in both the closed and opened position

I bought one just after seeing this and I’m so glad I did. Thank you.

"Ugh it's killing me" ME TOO! Great travel/backpacking sharpener, use mine all the time. Great overview!

Very informative video, thanks for taking the time to share your information!

Would this be good if I wanted to reprofile an edge to 20 degrees? My plan would be to use the carbide cutters just to reprofile the angle quickly and then use a proper Lansky Turn Box to hone the edge. I would be working with budget steels only (8Cr13MoV, Aus8, D2, 9Cr18MoV, 440C, 420HC, 440, etc.). I have some knives that I would like to get from a 25-30 degree asymmetrical edge to a 20 degree symmetrical edge.

Mr. Smith do u think I can get a hair shaving sharp edge with this and then stropping ?

I bought a Smith's sharpener that appeared to be similar, then followed up with the Lansky. Head and shoulders the Lansky is the better tool. Great review.

Just got a new one of these this week and instead of the notch holding the Diamond Tapered Rod in place they have put two magnets on either side!

Freaking amazing detailed instruction and information! Keep up the great job. I subbed.

I like the Camulis one better. It has the same features,and the added bonus of fixed integral torx bits in common knife screw sizes. It's also a bit longer for a better fit for the hand.

Great review, just got this product in the mail today!!

BOUGHT THIS SHARPENER ON AMAZON ARRIVED TODAY SHARPENED MY KNIFE LOVELY LITTLE SHARPENER GET IT , WELL DONE LANSKY AND GREAT PRICE

What size hex or torx bit would open this blademedic tool? Thank you!

Can you sharpen any type of grind with this tool even scandi???

How do you clean the small ceramic and carbide sharpener? What is a good cleaning agent for that and how do you clean the small part of those? I just got my Lansky and was wondering how to clean them when I was using the small ceramic sharpener and noticed it was turning black due to particles of knife. Thank you in advance.

Thanks for the tip of using the diamond rod after the carbide step, instead of going directly to the ceramic V.

I brought it mainly for the portable diamond rod and ceramic plate. I dont ever use the carbide!

Jeff I am new to knife sharpening. What type of sharpener would you recommend? (whetstone, or one like the Lansky)medic)

Just got one and mine has a magnet which holds the tapered rod in closed position rather than clicking in place.

Could I use this for scissor sharpening?

Very nice and detailed video. cutlery lover!! bro i used to watch youre videos of balisongs when i was like 16 so probably 9 years ago!! crazy time flies! i am now getting BACK into balisongs since i was 18 and here i am back on youre videos. insane lol thanks bubba!

Have you ever used the Sharp Best sharpeners? Just curious if they really do work? Love your videos

What is the grit of diamond on the sharpening rod?

Just got one of these and my thoughts are the same as yours a very usefull tool

Great review thank you :D I was going to order lansky Q-Sharp but if carbide takes a lot of metal I guess I will go with lansky C-sharp which is made from ceramic. I prefer that C-sharp more than blade medic because it has 17 and 20 degree angle and I would like to keep my knives at these, not the 22,5 degree.

Just got mine in the mail, oh my goodness, this thing is nice thanks jeff

Pretty cool magnifying glass mate. Thanks for sharing.

Does this work on a scandi grind? Are the blades adjustable?

I just bought the crkt CEO knife and I want a good sharpener what is recommended for someone like that leave comments below

Can you do a review for this knife?

What kind of lens and magnification is that magnifier?

Which model of apex pro that you recommend. Thanks

do you reccomend theis for a multitool? Thanks

I wonder, can you use the stripped metal for a fire starter? I mean its fine dust. sooo? If so, then you have a new use for the carbide.

What is your favorite small field sharpener these days? Dont need to slice TP ..just a working edge in a pinch

important question: Is this better than the anysharp "worlds best knife sharpener"? The reson why i ask is because i have a leatherman c33l and i want to shrpen it and i want the best result first time. Please let me know which is better. Thanks :)

What is that small scale you used in the beginning?

A little off topic, but what magnifying glass were you using there?

Could you do an actual demo on serrated sharpening ?

Do you like crkts veff serrations I believe they are called. I personally do because they come razor and are just large sharp hooks.

Would this work on a bk2?

Thanks for the in-depth review

When I was first learning to sharpen freehand I use this tool to bring me back to a usable edge several times.

"Even on cheap knife it's hard to witness" Hahaha so true! :D Great video!

could this fit a 1/4 inch blade

I just bought one of these and just got done using it and to be honest I am not too satisfied. It did sharpen the knives however not too sharp they wont slice paper. Am I expecting too much from this kind of sharpener? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

How much down pressure are you using? I am not a knife guy, but carry a Kershaw 1555blk? Hinderer design is all the information on the blade. Thanks

Man thanks for the tip, I've had for 6 years and had no idea of using it in correct ways...

I like that scale where did you get it

*If you're headed to a vacation rental where the kitchen is likely stocked with battered **MyBest.Kitchen** and abused kitchen utensils, take one of these along so you can have sharper knives for preparing your family meals.*

I use it upside-down. I hold the knife in my lefthand horizontal with knife edge up and I pull the sharpener over the blade so no striking the knife tip on a hard syrface.

how long this sharpener will remain useful.?

what kind of loupe are you using?

Will it work if it gets wet?

Knife noobie here. Just got one of these but did not have a clue on how to use it. lol Excellent video. Thank you Amigo.

Just bought one for $12 at ace hardware and the rod now locks in with a strong magnet on both sides opened and closed..I guess they updated that part.

great review Jeff thanks of the info

I love my lansky tactical sharpening rod i only use the carbide bit because i cant keep a steady angle so a tip i found out for all you carbide users out there if you are just doing touch ups just use the weight of the knife and strop it very well

ive had this thing collecting dust for like 2 years.... thanks for the instruction.

Can this sharpen S30V steel?

I have one I like it very useful get one if you don't have a decent sharpner and want something cheap to start off with