SHARPAL 101N 6-in-1 Pocket Knife Sharpener & Survival Tool – Diamond Sharpening Rod, Fire Starter Ferro Rod, Whistle – Sharpens Straight & Serrated Blades, Repairs & Hones Knives

This is a perfect little sharpener to keep in your knife drawer.It puts a perfectly respectable edge on my all kitchen blades as well as my EDC.I use this before giving my knives their final edge on a japanese wet stone.I plan to grab another so I can keep this one in my kitchen and have one to carry or keep in my truck.

Definitely comes in handy. Doesn’t take up space! The quality is great!

I’ve sharpened all my blades with this. It is very compact and very easy to use. It’s not heavy, and it is good at sharpening blades. It’s pretty durable (surprisingly) and the grip isn’t bad either. There are 2 sharpening options, the metal or the other option. The only thing I don’t like is that the metal option kinda does a rough job with the blade. It’s not a pretty finish. It does the job and makes it sharp, very sharp, but it’s not a pretty or smooth finish. Not smooth at all, in fact, after using this sharpener my blade kinda catches onto cloth. Again, it does its job very nicely. And it’s good for the price. If you really want what’s best for your blades though, you might want to use stones or something else. This does not give a very smooth finish.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:I've never been able to get a good edge on my pocket knife with a whetstone. I've tried the Sharpal type of sharpener with two previous tools. I really like the features, particularly the fishhook and serrated edge file. Just follow the directions and use a light hand as when you get your knife initially sharp it only takes a few strokes to restore an edge on my Case knives. I haven't used the fire starter yet. I have bought two extras for friends.Sharpener quality:Well designed and useful.Tool size:Handles well.Angle guide:Consistently performs when used properly. Follow the directions.Compactness:Lots of features in a handy package.Safety:When used properly it is safe to use.Works well:Yes, it works well and is a nice gift, in my opinion.

We purchased a couple of these, sharing them with a few relatives who are intense hikers. We also purchased for ourselves and our survival kit. We live on the oceanfront and put in our Tsunami bug out kit. It has the all important sharpener aspect, but also a fire starter. A whistle, etc. Husband reports that the sharpener works very well on his pocket knife collection. Win/win. We probably all need one of these! Small, compact and easy to carry or put into a kit. Having said all of this, I never hesitate to update my reviews should new info seem useful. All of my reviews reflect my honest, personal experience with the reviewed item - your experience may be different. I am not influenced by any outside source. I receive/accept NO free products or discounts that are not available to all shoppers- ever. For some reason our shopper ranks are no longer visible - so, to give you a little more info about me, I am a top 50 reviewer (#30 the highest rank achieved). Those numbers used to fluctuate over time - up and down but I noticed that they stopped updating regularly - perhaps to phase them out. It's a shame because it did help you see who has been around the longest and who is a trustworthy reviewer. I've been doing reviews for over 25 years with Amazon - over 6,000 reviews posted, those reviews have been viewed well over 50,000 times, including well over 24,000 likes. Bottom line, I pay for all my stuff, just like you do.

A great little sharpener to add to any kit well worth the money spent this item is a buy all day for me might even buy more to add to other kits.

While it does sharpen my blades quite well the whistle is useless and the fire starter won't come out

This is an easy to use, high value knife sharpener. Fits in your pocket or toolbox, it will smooth the dullest, knicked up edge with a Carbide stone and then smooth it to high sharpness with a Ceramic stone. Quick and easy!