Smith's PP1 Pocket Pal Multifunction Sharpener

by Smith Abrasives

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Sleek and slim, Smith's Pocket Pal multi-functional knife sharpener is ideal for backpackers, hikers, hunters, and fishermen who want to ensure their blades have the sharpest edge wherever they roam.

Fold-out diamond-coated rod (view larger).

 

Great for sharpening serrated blades (view larger).

Smith's PP1 Pocket Pal Multifunction Sharpener At a Glance: Slim, lightweight, easily pocketable knife sharpener Diamond-coated rod for serrated and standard edges Carbide blades quickly set your edge Ceramic stones give you a razor sharp edge Preset sharpening angles for guaranteed results Lanyard hole for carrying

The Pocket Pal features a fold out, tapered round diamond-coated rod for sharpening serrated and standard edges, pre-set carbide blades for quickly restoring a dull edge, and specially shaped ceramic stones for a razor-sharp finish. The carbide blades and ceramic stones are reversible and replaceable for extended sharpening life.

The Pocket Pal measures just 3-1/2 inches long and 1 inch wide, and it weighs just 1 ounce. An integrated lanyard hole makes for easy carrying. Always clean your sharpener with a damp cloth after use and towel dry. Do not rinse with water.

Carbide Blades: Set the Edge

The carbide blades provide quick edge setting capability for dull or damaged knives. These blades are designed for use on straight edges only, and are reversible and replaceable.

Ceramic Stones: Finish the Edge

Ceramic stones provide a smooth, polished edge for already sharp knives and can be used on serrated or standard blades. They're also reversible and replaceable.

Abrasive

Tapered Round Rod / Medium Diamond: 400 grit Pull-Through / Coarse Ceramic: 600 grit

How to Use the Pocket Pal

Sharpening Slots

Insert knife blade into the V-shaped slots at a 90-degree angle to the sharpening blades or stones. Pull the knife blade straight back towards you while applying light pressure. Repeat this action until blade is sharp.

Tapered Diamond Rod: Flat Edges

Always hold the unit with the rod facing down. Place heel of the blade on the diamond rod closest to the unit. Hold blade at a 23-degree angle to the rod. While applying light pressure, push the knife away from you towards the end of the rod. Draw knife down so that the tip of the blade comes off the end of the rod. Repeat this action until blade is sharp. For the other side of the blade, you will need to switch hands holding the sharpener and the knife and repeat steps 1 through 3.

Tapered Diamond Rod: Serrated Edges

Only sharpen the side of your knife edge with the serrations. Hold rod at 23-degree angle to the blade and move it back and forth through each serration until sharp.

What's in the Box

Pocket Pal multi-functional knife sharpener

Specially shaped ceramic stones for a razor sharp edge (view larger).

Product Description

Smiths PP1 Smiths Pocket PAL Manual Knife Sharpener for Plain and Serrated Edge Knife Blades.

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000O8OTNC
• Item model number: PP1
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (449 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #1 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Hand Tools > Sharpening Stones

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

212 of 222 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best thing since sliced bread, March 30, 2009

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Douglas M. Anderson (Oak Harbor, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Smith's PP1 Pocket Pal Multifunction Sharpener (Tools & Home Improvement)

Are there "better" sharpeners on the market? Probubly. But as an all around sharpener (I have several styles by several different manufacturers) this little gem is hands down THE BEST! Otherwise I would not have spent a week tracking this one down on the internet after all my local suppliers were "out of stock" or had moved on to more expensive less useful models. The thing folds up and goes in my pocket, it also has a handy hole for a lanyard which my new one is on. It does a great job on my chefs knives, my hunting knife and my serrated kives as well. It's easy for my big fingers to hold on to and steady on the edge of the counter when I am sharpening. I bought an extra one to put away in case this one gets "lost" or I give mine away to a friend. (In case you can't tell I really like it and would buy another one in a minute flat!)

143 of 152 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great sharpener even better than Smith's Abrasives 2 Step Knife Sharpener, December 30, 2008

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A. Cruz - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Smith's PP1 Pocket Pal Multifunction Sharpener (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is a great sharpener it makes knives super sharp but not quite razor sharp it is much better than Smith's Abrasives 2 Step Knife Sharpener, that sharpener gets knives just as sharp as it has the same angles to the ceramic part of the sharpener; but that uses rods which get loose and end up rolling as you draw your knife through it and don't sharpen your knife. Also this is easier to get a blade into the ceramic sharpening part. This also includes a serrated knife sharpener, and this works well but i can't say much for it as it is the first serrated knife sharpener i have ever used.

i recommend pulling the blade through the carbide part 10 times using semi heavy to medium force, the using the ceramic part about 10 times using medium force then lighting up to about as light as you can get by the 10th stroke
skip the carbide part if your knife is already adequately sharp, only use the carbide part if your knife i dull or damaged as it takes off a lot of steel

134 of 143 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little sharpener, June 16, 2009

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C. Zacharias (Kelowna, British Columbia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Smith's PP1 Pocket Pal Multifunction Sharpener (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have been sharpening my own knives for years using the Gatco system. Normally I wouldn't trust my knives to anything but me and my Gatco. However, I do tend to spend a lot of time out in the woods and having a portable knife sharpener is an important part of my gear.

I was initially very hesitant to try this style of sharpener since the sharpening angle is fixed and not determined by me. Having now used the Smith's sharpener on several of my hunting and camping knives, I am recommending it to all my friends and have even purchased one for my hunting partner.

Great product, and I would buy it even at twice the price.