Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #315 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Gerber
• Model: 04307
• Dimensions: .20" h x 2.80" w x 3.80" l, 1.05 pounds

Features

• Schärfprodukte
• Gerber
• Messer
• Sport
• Kochen

Manufacturer's Description
The blades in Gerber knives and multi-tools are engineered from high quality stainless steel that excels at edge retention. Still there comes a time when proper sharpening is called for. For those occasions, we offer an extensive array of sharpening solutions. We're talking about everything from diamond to stone to ceramic to steel. The solution you choose depends on what you're sharpening, and which method you prefer. Whatever the case, Gerber's got you covered.

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Customer Reviews

For those who know a blunt knife is a dangerous knife.
Excellent and simple to use. Being into outdoor pursuits I know the value of a sharp knife. This little sharpener is excellent. It will put an excellent edge on all but the cheapest and nastiest of knives (they normally require something a little harsher to start them off).

The two grades make the sharpener versatile. Start with the course grade to bring the edge up and then finish with the fine. After that, all you normally need is a couple of wipes over the fine grade before using the knife to return it to a razor sharp edge.

I have purchased a number of them in the past for both myself and friends and family. I am having to purchase another because we have finally worn out the kitchen one after over five years of very regular use.

OK.......but
This product works very well on larger knives. I bought it for penknives...and for that it's not brilliant. So for sheath knives and any blade about that size...buy it....it works well. Avoid for smaller blades - it's not very effective.

simplicity
This really is simple little product. The plastic moulding is sturdy and there is a depression for your thumb/finger grip, but it does not act as a safety guard. As with any tool, you need to exercise caution.

You need to be careful with the angle in which you draw the blade through the sharpening rods as the blade can cut into the plastic housing.

My only gripe with this product which lost it a star:
I have a Gerber lock knife which has a circular rod that runs through the back edge of the blade to allow for 1 hand opening, this rod interferes with the sharpening tool, it prevents the full length draw of the blade and as such it can only sharpen the top 3/4 of the blade. If you have such a knife you may be a little dissapointed. If your knife is just a flat blade, then it is an ideal light-weight toolbox/rucksack additive.