knife sharpeners

[ricksconnected]

looking for suggestions for a field knife sharpener for my pack.
must be able to cut most blade grinds w/o destroying the blade.
and please, its gotta be idiot proof lol. i couldnt sharpen a knife to save my soul.
what do you guys think?

 

[Comanche]

Ol post but I got one of these last Xmas and it goes in my keychain.
Not sure about most blade grinds but a few scrapes on the coarse v cut with my blade and it’s pleasantly sharp again on my pocket carry knife.
It’s always on my keychain so it’s very convenient.
I’ve let a few friends try it out in their pocket knives as well and they were pretty how how well it works.
Got it at bass pro.

 

[rockyfatcat]

probably not the best. But it is stupid simple to use and will put a wicked sharp edge on a dull blade in about a minute

 

[UptaCamp]

The Spyderco Tri-Angle Sharpmaker is nice and compact for fitting in a pack and will sharpen well.

https://smile.amazon.com/Spyderco-Tri-Angle-Sharpmaker-Sharpener-204MF/dp/B000Q9C4AE/ref=sr_1_1?crid=37X9WPWMPLKOL&keywords=Spyderco+Tri+sharp&qid=1673540972&s=sporting-goods&sprefix=spyderco+tri+sharp%2Csporting%2C156&sr=1-1

 

[outlaw1961]

The Spyderco Tri-Angle Sharpmaker is nice and compact for fitting in a pack and will sharpen well.

https://smile.amazon.com/Spyderco-Tri-Angle-Sharpmaker-Sharpener-204MF/dp/B000Q9C4AE/ref=sr_1_1?crid=37X9WPWMPLKOL&keywords=Spyderco+Tri+sharp&qid=1673540972&s=sporting-goods&sprefix=spyderco+tri+sharp%2Csporting%2C156&sr=1-1

Great piece of equipment. My grandad taught me how to sharpen saw blades, knives, axes and about anything. I bought a Ken onion sharpener with the belts. It does work well just have to take your time and practice. But I use the above mostly and depending on the steel of the blade can get a blade hair shaving sharp quicker with the above sharpener.

 

[ricksconnected]

yeah i figured this thread would get more replies than it has. i guess most are as clueless as i am on the subject.
thanks to the ones who have replied.

 

[bubonic]

I would say you needed a spring assisted knife honer. You are just bringing the edge back. I would imagine you wouldn't pack a dull knife. This is just an example of one.
https://www.amazon.com/Warthog-Sharpeners-Adjustable-Professional-Construction/dp/B0BJVYZ5Y7

 

[ricksconnected]

I would say you needed a spring assisted knife honer. You are just bringing the edge back. I would imagine you wouldn't pack a dull knife. This is just an example of one.
https://www.amazon.com/Warthog-Sharpeners-Adjustable-Professional-Construction/dp/B0BJVYZ5Y7

cool lookig but not exactly a field sharpening unit.

 

[Buck73]

 

[Joshua223]

yeah i figured this thread would get more replies than it has. i guess most are as clueless as i am on the subject.
thanks to the ones who have replied.

I think your requirements kind of eliminated most of the options out there. I don't think they really make a compact, light, versatile, idiot-proof system that sharpens without removing a lot of steel. The Sharpmaker suggested was probably the closest to what you are looking for. Any good system will take a little practice with though.
The tiny pull through sharpeners are cheap and functional, but they sharpen by scraping steel off the edge.