SHARPAL 9PC Complete Replacement Set for 210N

Firstly, everyone should remember this is a field sharpener. It does not replace a good fixed angle system or someone with the skill to free hand on a good stone set. But for a quick tune up of an edge under heavy use on an extended camping, hunting trip, anywhere you will be using a blade for an extended time and no access to a decent way to sharpen, this very compact sharpener does a good job of getting your edge back in serviceable condition. This will never replace a quality fixed sharpener. The angle guide gets you close to the angle, but nothing replaces a good inclinometer on a fixed rig. The diamond rods are really nice for doing an intense quick fix on a rolled edge or deep chip. The ceramic works very nicely to put a fine apex on an edge. and finally, the stop is essential for honing the apex to a razor edge when a 1 micron diamond strop dressing is applied. You put all this in a very clever portable storage form that can be taken anywhere. I also love the replacement packages they have when you wear out any of the rods or strops. This is a great take along fast sharpener that will maintain your blade. This does not mean that it takes no skill to produce a good edge. That is something that still requires a little microscope like the Carson $12 dollar hand held scope and a good sharpie to see what you're actually doing to the apex at the micro level. You gotta practice and learn how raise a burr, remove it, and hone the edge.

This field rod sharpener is easy to use. It comes with two coarse diamond rods, two fine diamond rods, two ceramic rods, two leather strops (one coarse, one smooth). I was unsure about the adjustable angle guide, but it works better than I imagined. I was able to sharpen three dull folding knives, two in D2 and one in 154CM, quickly. I already placed an order for another one as a back up. I hesitated on purchasing this item for a long while, I wish I picked it up sooner.To those claiming it makes a knife duller must be very inexperienced in sharpening. The item comes with an angle guide, use it and learn to lock your wrist once you have your desired angle, and make sure the blade makes even contact while sharpening/stropping; depending on the blade shape, you’re probably going to have to lift your elbow as you get near the knife tip to maintain contact.

This thing is awesome. It has enough grits to take your knife to a hair shaving edge in the field.It comes with 325 amd 1000 grit diamond rods. They both cut steel fast and well.Also comes with 2 ceramic rods that refine the scratch pattern very nicely.Then you take it to the leather to fi ish it off and remove the burr.I'd add a little compound of your choosing to help that process along.The last one is the diamond hook and serrated knife sharpener. Screws in easily. And works well.You also have angle guide built I to this sharpener that are adjustable. Easily adjustable might I add.One last thing is the broad head tool on the bottom. Use it to tighten down or remove broad heads from your arrows.This thing is just over all awesome.I'm quickly becoming a sharpal fan boy.I have their field sharpener which is this. Their 162N double sided diamond plate and their double sided paddle strop. They are all very well made and work so good.Would highly recommend!

For years now the Worksharp Guided Field Sharpener has been the gold standard for all-in-one portable sharpeners. I learned how to sharpen on it, and as I have yet to invest hundreds of dollars in a Precision Elite, KME, Ken Onion, or set of Japanese water stones, it is still my primary sharpening system. I am not a pro sharpener by any means, so I appreciate a guided system that makes things easier. However, I found myself wishing I could adjust the angle guide for different knives, and thought this new system could be the answer. It is a very creative design, but it falls short of the Worksharp in some very important ways.First I will list the improvements that it has made:Better handle - the Sharpal has a much better ergonomic handle with plenty of room for your whole hand. The Worksharp has no real handle to speak of, just room enough to hold it with your thumb and forefinger.Better abrasives - Sharpal’s microcrystalline diamond is a higher quality, more durable abrasive that what Worksharp uses. Also, some knives have wonky blade profiles, and the cylindrical rods makes it easier, in theory, to reach the entire cutting edge than the flat diamond plates. The Sharpal also includes a tapered diamond rod, which is much better for sharpening serrated knives than the tiny ceramic rod built into the Worksharp.Adjustable angle guide - the ability to adjust your sharpening angle with a quick twist of a knob is a real game changer, and the reason I had hoped this would become my new primary sharpener. The Worksharp is fixed at 20 degrees and there is no way to change it. 20 degrees is a good general angle and plenty sharp to pop hair, but depending on what knife you are sharpening you may want to go steeper or shallower. Also, not all knives come from the factory sharpened at 20 degrees. If you have a Spyderco with a 15 degree factory edge, you will have to reprofile it if you want to sharpen it on the Worksharp using the provided angle guides.Why the Worksharp is STILL the better system:Convenience - all of the abrasives on the Worksharp, coarse diamond, fine diamond, ceramic rod and strop, are outside accessible and can be used immediately one after the other. With the Sharpal, switching from coarse to fine to ceramic involves a lot of unscrewing and changing out of pieces. If you want to use the guides, you will have to have two of the same abrasives installed at the same time on opposite sides in order to sharpen both sides of the blade. Not a huge deal, but the next two are deal breakers for me.Ability to reach entire cutting edge - as you can see in the pictures, the Sharpal’s construction interferes with the ability to sharpen the entire blade. The bulk surrounding the angle guides bumps up against handles, thumb studs and guards, preventing the rods from reaching the heel of the blade. This problem is more pronounced for some knives than others, but it applies to almost every knife I tried. You can see in the pictures how it compares to the Worksharp. It seems only large fixed blades with very large ricassos or choils are exempt from this issue. Perhaps cutting out the plastic on either side of the angle guides would solve this issue.Ease of use - the Worksharp has two angle guides on either side of the diamond plate, so you can sharpen both sides of the blade on the same abrasive, and most importantly, you can *SEE WHAT YOU’RE DOING*. Stroke for stroke, back and forth, no need to turn the sharpener around, or go to the under side of the sharpener where you are basically sharpening blind. With the Sharpal, not having angle guides on either side of the rod necessitates sharpening in this over/under fashion which is awkward for a relative novice like myself. You see the scractches on the Opinel in the picture? That is the result of me attempting this method.Like I said, these last two issues are both deal breakers for me all on their own. Solve one, and the other would still be a deal breaker. It’s too bad, because this is really close to being the perfect sharpener and perhaps with a few tweaks it will be. Maybe these won’t be an issue for you like they are for me, because I’m seeing a lot of glowing reviews. Myself, I will be sticking with the Worksharp.

One of my go to options for sharpening.

A must have field/boat accessory. Sharpens everything from a hunting knife and hatchet to fillet knife and hooks. Simple to use, don't have to be a blade smith to hone an edge with this tool. You won't be disappointed.