Smith's Diamond Retractable Sharpener Review

[Rasenkrieger]

Did this one hold up over time as well as the Lansky retrractable diamond rod?

Thank you!

[usframe]

@Rasenkrieger I haven't had this long enough to give a value, but I expect to use it throughout the year while in the field

[medicjimr]

Nice, But I am to inconstant on my angle to use one

[usframe]

@medicjimr just close your eyes and sense it :)

[Gunners762]

Looks like a very effective sharpner unlike some I bought in the past.

[MBVunderground]

★★★★★

[wingman115]

I just purchased one on eBay. I can't wait to get mine. Thanks for the review.

[Cr0cket20]

Good to hear. Been toying with the idea of getting a portable sharpener. Like the different ends as it makes it more versatile.

[dragonflyhiker]

nice piece to put in the field kit

[richardelam100]

Reckon why those shapeners still have fishhook groves? I've heard if you put lazer-sharp hooks through them you'll just succeed in dulling them.

Richard

southeast Tennessee

[usframe]

@richardelam100 hence the hook from around 1958.

[CampfireTalk]

Very timely video I've been thinking about an in the field sharpener for touch ups. Was looking at a small DMT diamond sharpener, it's 2 sided. I like the different profiles on this rod version. Thanks a bunch partner!

[drzmanproject]

I like it. Seems safer and easier to use than those teeny little carborundum rectangles, and it probably lasts longer, too.

[Beachhead556]

Looks like a great sharpener! I bet that table has some stories! Great vid!

[steelcurtain41286]

Nice vid!

[Daninja42]

I'm gonna get this

[Daninja42]

You can sharpen a recurve with it!

[FatDaddy4Fun]

For under $10, I'll add this one to the flat retractable that Survival Mike had on Waldhandwerk, for a very nice (covers all) combination. After all, they are only to knock off the burrs in the field real fast. The regular sharpening is a home ritual all its' own = ) Thank you my Pa. pal. I enjoyed the vid and recommendation, as always. You guys rule. ~Wolf

[Waldhandwerk]

Good tool and job, my friends, ...I´ve the same now. Happy day, Sepp

[Greatbear1982]

I got the same one!

[beast12101]

they're handy for sure, and remember that the diamond sharpeners will "break in" after use for smooth out. A lot of folks think they are too aggressive but they will settle out after while

[BushcraftGeek]

I have one of these they work rather well the only issues i've had are the pocket clip broke off but not a big deal at all and on the bottom side of it the plastic black piece has fallen out once so i just glued it back in which was more of user error.

[HawkLMT]

I have one similar, but it doesn't have the tapered end. Works pretty well. On longer blades, I keep the blade in one spot and work the sharpener like a fine file.

[usframe]

@HawkLMT I just might try that with the flattened side. Thanks for checking in, brother!

[rchopp]

Looks like a very useful item to have, thanks for the review. Hope you guys have a great 2012, take care.

[usframe]

@rchopp thanks rchopp, the best to you!

[ArtisanTony]

You need a patina on that Mora :)

[usframe]

@ArtisanTony lol, I think there is one around here on which we did as you.

[maxinpains]

not so good. it does the jobs but too rough on the edge to obtain sharpest edge which you want for any hand knives.

[usframe]

@maxinpains at around 8 bucks, it does the job of keeping a knife serviceable in the field.

[maxinpains]

@usframe yeah, i know. i did own one before.

[mrmonkeyman50]

It's really awesome that you don't show platinum plated knives ...and they all show honest to god field use. Happy 2012!

[usframe]

@mrmonkeyman50 yeah, we are users... wait for the Blur review