The Adjustable Angle Pull-Thru Knife Sharpener offers new, innovative features never used on a manual knife sharpener and functional performance unmatched by standard edge maintenance products. This sharpener offers two stages of sharpening (COARSE and FINE) for all types of straight edge knives with a grind on both sides of the blade and a fixed-angle slot for sharpening serrated edge blades. It will sharpen a wide variety of knives by simply adjusting the angle of the abrasive components to match the angle of the original factory grind. Just turn the dial to one of the 6 angles offered, then pull your knife through the appropriate slot(s). It’s that easy! Stop messing with those difficult to use, cumbersome, and timely Precision Sharpening Kits and get an Adjustable Angle Pull-Thru Knife Sharpener from Smith’s®.
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Features & Benefits
• Sharpens a wide variety of knives
• Two stage sharpening for standard knives(coarse & fine)
• Serrated blade sharpener (fixed angle)
• Will quickly sharpen very dull or damaged blades
• Can be used to maintain the edge on knives that are already sharp
• Easy adjust knob allows sharpening at a wide range of angles(14 degree/side to 24 degree/side)
• Replaceable abrasive components
• Soft Grip Handle
• Non-slip rubber feet
Care & Use
CAUTION: Keep fingers and thumb away from sharpening slots during use to avoid serious injury.
Sharpening Instructions for Double-Beveled, Straight Edge Blades:
1. Set the sharpening anlge by pushing down on the top of the adjustment knob and turning to the desired angle. If factory angle is unknown, use the angle chart on the inside of this card or follow suggested angles printed on product and knob.
Listed below are common and brand specific sharpening angles for different types of knives.
Common Sharpening Angles:
Pocket Knives - 20 degrees per side
Hunting Knives - 22 degrees per side
Euro/American Kitchen Knives - 20 degrees per side
Asian Edge Kitchen Knives - 16 degrees per side
Fillet Knives - 16 degrees per side
Tactical Knives - 23 degrees per side
Custom Knives - Varies by Designer
Style of Knife Brand / Series Degrees Per side
Chef’s knife Global......................................................17
Zwilling Henckel/Cronidur........... ..........12.5
Shun........................................................16
Wusthof ....................................................14
All other Zwilling Henckel.......................15
Serrated Knife All Brands - Manual Sharpening; Serrated Slot ONLY
Santoku Knife Global......................................................17
Shun........................................................16
Wusthof.....................................................11
Zwilling Henckel/Cronidur.......................12.5
All other Zwilling Henckel..........................15
Paring Knife Global......................................................17
Shun.........................................................16
Wusthof ....................................................14
Zwilling Henckel/Cronidur.........................12.5
All other Zwilling Henckel............................15
Utility knife Global......................................................17
Shun........................................................16
Wusthof ....................................................14
Zwilling Henckel/Cronidur...........................12.5
All other Zwilling Henckel...............................15
Boning Knife Global......................................................17
Shun........................................................16
Wusthof ....................................................18
Zwilling Henckel/Cronidur................................12.5
All other Zwilling Henckel..................................15
Specific Sharpening Angles by style of knife and brand/series:
Everyday Pocket Knives/Multi-Tools
Brand / Series Degrees Per Side Contact Information
Al Mar.................................................20 www.almarknives.com; (503) 670-9080
Benchmade......................................18 - 20 www.benchmade.com; 1-800-800-7427
Blade-Tech.....................................20 - 22 www.blade-tech.com; (877) 331-5793
Boker USA.......................................20 - 22 www.boker.de/us ; 1-800-835-6433
Browning......................Contact manufacturer www.browning.com; 800-333-3288
Buck................................................13 - 16 www.buckknives.com; 800-326-2825
Camillus...........................................23 www.camillusknives.com; 877-412-7467
Case................................................19 - 22 www.caseknives.com; 1-800-523-6350
Cold Steel.......................................23 - 25 www.coldsteel.com; (805) 658-0180
Columbia River (CRKT)..............17 - 22.5(depending on designer) Contact CRKT for specific angle www.crkt.com; 503-685-5015
Frost...............................Contact manufacturer www.frostcutlery.com; (423) 894-6079
Gerber............................Contact manufacturer www.gerbergear.com; 800-950-6161
KA-BAR...........................Listed on their website on a per knife basis, but generally 15 degrees per side www.kabar.com; 800-282-0130
Kershaw..........................................20 - 22 www.kershawknives.com; (503) 682-1966
Knives of Alaska............................18 - 20 www.knivesofalaska.com; 903.786.7366
Old Timer........................Contact manufacturer www.taylorbrandsllc.com; 800.251.0254
Outdoor Edge.................................20 www.outdooredge.com; 800-447-3343
Remington......................Contact manufacturer www.remington.com; 1-800-243-9700
Schrade...........................Contact manufacturer www.taylorbrandsllc.com; 800.251.0254
Smith & Wesson...........Contact manufacturer www.taylorbrandsllc.com; 800.251.0254
SOG.................................................22 for flat grinds; 18 - 20 for hollow grinds; see website for specific edge configuration www.sogknives.com; 888-405-6433
Spyderco.........................................20 www.spyderco.com; 800-525-7770
Uncle Henry...................Contact manufacturer www.taylorbrandsllc.com; 800.251.0254
Victorinox.............................. .........15 - 20; Contact Victorinox for specific angle www.victorinox.com; 1-800-442-2706
Winchester..................................................Unknown; Suggest using Smith's recommended angle for knife type Unknown
Hunting/Outdoor - Fixed Blade
Brand / Series Degrees Per Side Contact Information
Al Mar..............................................20 www.almarknives.com; (503) 670-9080
Benchmade..................................18 - 20 www.benchmade.com; 1-800-800-7427
Blade-Tech....................................20 - 22 www.blade-tech.com; (877) 331-5793
Boker USA.....................................20 - 22 www.boker.de/us ; 1-800-835-6433
Browning..........................Contact manufacturer www.browning.com; 800-333-3288
Buck................................................13 - 16 www.buckknives.com; 800-326-2825
Camillus..........................................23 www.camillusknives.com; 877-412-7467
Case...............................................19 - 22 www.caseknives.com; 1-800-523-6350
Cold Steel.......................................23 - 25 www.coldsteel.com; (805) 658-0180
Columbia River (CRKT)..............17 - 22.5(depending on designer) Contact CRKT for specific angle www.crkt.com; 503-685-5015
Frost...................................Contact manufacturer www.frostcutlery.com; (423) 894-6079
Gerber................................Contact manufacturer www.gerbergear.com; 800-950-6161
KA-BAR..............................Listed on their website on a per knife basis, but generally 20 degrees per side www.kabar.com; 800-282-0130
Kershaw.........................................20 - 22 www.kershawknives.com; (503) 682-1966
Knives of Alaska...........................18 - 20 www.knivesofalaska.com; 903.786.7366
Old Timer..........................Contact manufacturer www.taylorbrandsllc.com; 800.251.0254
Outdoor Edge.................................20 www.outdooredge.com; 800-447-3343
Remington.......................Contact manufacturer www.remington.com; 1-800-243-9700
Schrade............................Contact manufacturer www.taylorbrandsllc.com; 800.251.0254
Smith & Wesson.............Contact manufacturer www.taylorbrandsllc.com; 800.251.0254
SOG..................................................22 for flat grinds; 18 - 20 for hollow grinds; see website for specific edge configuration www.sogknives.com; 888-405-6433
Spyderco..........................................20 www.spyderco.com; 800-525-7770
Uncle Henry.....................Contact manufacturer www.taylorbrandsllc.com; 800.251.0254
Winchester.........................Unknown; Suggest using Smith's recommended angle for knife type Unknown
Hunting/Outdoor - Folder
Brand / Series Degrees Per Side Contact Information
Al Mar................................................20 www.almarknives.com; (503) 670-9080
Benchmade....................................18 - 20 www.benchmade.com; 1-800-800-7427
Blade-Tech......................................20 - 22 www.blade-tech.com; (877) 331-5793
Boker USA.......................................20 - 22 www.boker.de/us ; 1-800-835-6433
Browning............................Contact manufacturer www.browning.com; 800-333-3288
Buck..................................................13 - 16 www.buckknives.com; 800-326-2825
Camillus...........................................23 www.camillusknives.com; 877-412-7467
Case..................................................19 - 22 www.caseknives.com; 1-800-523-6350
Cold Steel.........................................23 - 25 www.coldsteel.com; (805) 658-0180
Columbia River (CRKT)................17 - 22.5(depending on designer) Contact CRKT for specific angle www.crkt.com; 503-685-5015
Frost.....................................Contact manufacturer www.frostcutlery.com; (423) 894-6079
Gerber..................................Contact manufacturer www.gerbergear.com; 800-950-6161
KA-BAR................................Listed on their website on a per knife basis, but generally 15 degrees per side www.kabar.com; 800-282-0130
Kershaw..........................................20 - 22 www.kershawknives.com; (503) 682-1966
Knives of Alaska............................18 - 20 www.knivesofalaska.com; 903.786.7366
Old Timer..........................Contact manufacturer www.taylorbrandsllc.com; 800.251.0254
Outdoor Edge..................................20 www.outdooredge.com; 800-447-3343
Remington.........................Contact manufacturer www.remington.com; 1-800-243-9700
Schrade.............................Contact manufacturer www.taylorbrandsllc.com; 800.251.0254
Smith & Wesson.............Contact manufacturer www.taylorbrandsllc.com; 800.251.0254
SOG..................................................22 for flat grinds; 18 - 20 for hollow grinds; see website for specific edge configuration www.sogknives.com; 888-405-6433
Spyderco..........................................20 www.spyderco.com; 800-525-7770
Uncle Henry......................Contact manufacturer www.taylorbrandsllc.com; 800.251.0254
Winchester....................................Unknown; Suggest using Smith's recommended angle for knife type Unknown
Fillet Knives
Brand / Series Degrees Per Side Contact Information
All Brands.......................................15 - 16 Contact manufacturer for specific angle
Tactical Knives
Brand / Series Degrees Per Side Contact Information
Al Mar.............................................20 www.almarknives.com; (503) 670-9080
Benchmade.................................18 - 20 www.benchmade.com; 1-800-800-7427
Blade-Tech...................................20 - 22 www.blade-tech.com; (877) 331-5793
Browning..............................Contact manufacturer www.browning.com; 800-333-3288
Buck...............................................13 - 16 www.buckknives.com; 800-326-2825
Camillus........................................23 www.camillusknives.com; 877-412-7467
Cold Steel.....................................23 - 25 www.coldsteel.com; (805) 658-0180
Columbia River (CRKT).............17 - 22.5(depending on designer) Contact CRKT for specific angle www.crkt.com; 503-685-5015
Frost......................................Contact manufacturer www.frostcutlery.com; (423) 894-6079
Gerber...................................Contact manufacturer www.gerbergear.com; 800-950-6161
KA-BAR................................Listed on their website on a per knife basis, but generally 15 for folders and 20 for fixed blades www.kabar.com; 800-282-0130
Kershaw.......................................20 - 22 www.kershawknives.com; (503) 682-1966
Mil-Tac.........................................Generally 25 for Folders and 30 for Fixed Blades www.mil-tac.com; 214-455-3137
Remington........................Contact manufacturer www.remington.com; 1-800-243-9700
Smith & Wesson.............Contact manufacturer www.taylorbrandsllc.com; 800.251.0254
SOG...............................................22 for flat grinds; 18 - 20 for hollow grinds; see website for specific edge configuration www.sogknives.com; 888-405-6433
Spyderco.......................................20 www.spyderco.com; 800-525-7770
Surefire..........................................28 www.surefire.com; 800-828-8809
Custom Knives
Brand / Series Degrees Per Side Contact Information
A.G. Russell..................................15 www.agrussell.com; 800-255-9034
Chris Reeves................................18 - 20 www.chrisreeve.com; 208-375-0367
Randall Knives.................Contact manufacturer www.randallknives.com; 407-855-8075
William Henry................................17 - 22 www.williamhenrystudio.com; 888.563.4500
NOTE: Angle, as used in these instructions, refers to the angle at the cutting edge. If your knife brand is not listed, please contact the knife manufacturer for specific angles.Information Source for Kitchen Style knives - Based on third party information. Information Source for Sporting Goods knives - Verbal communication with manufacturer representative and/or manufacturer's website.
2. Place sharpener on a flat, sturdy surface and insert knife into the appropriate sharpening slot. Select the COARSE slot if your blade is dull or damaged. Select the FINE slot if your blade is already sharp and just needs light honing.
3. With the knife blade straight up and down and fully inserted into the slot, tilt the tip of the blade slightly downward and pull the blade through slot from heel to tip using a smooth, consistent stroke and moderate, downward pressure. If your blade curves up to the tip, lift up on the handle of the knife as you approach this portion of the blade to sharpen all the way out to the tip.
4. Continue pulling the knife blade through slot from heel to tip (never back and forth) approximately 8 - 10 times or until sharp. NOTE: Extremely dull or damaged blades or blades made of very hard steel may require additional pulls to achieve desired sharpness.
5. If you selected the COARSE slot to begin the sharpening process, move to the FINE slot and repeat steps 3 & 4 to finish the edge. If you selected the FINE slot and were just touching up an already sharp blade, your blade should be ready to cut.
Sharpening Instructions for Serrated Edge Blades:
1. Insert serrated portion of your knife blade into the slot marked SERRATED.
2. With the knife blade straight up and down and fully inserted into the slot, pull the serrated portion of your blade through slot from heel to tip using a smooth, consistent stroke with light, downward pressure. Allow the blade to rise and fall as the serrations travel over the ceramic stones.
3. Continue pulling the serrated portion of your blade through the slot approximately 8 - 10 times or until serrations are sharp.
Replaceable Carbide Blades and Ceramic Stones:
When the carbide blades or ceramic stones stop removing metal from the knife blade, they should be replaced. Contact Smith's to purchase replacement blades or stones and for instructions on how to replace them.
Care & Use:
Always clean your sharpener after use. Clean with damp cloth or mild brush. Do not rinse with water. Store in a drawer or cabinet.