Lansky TurnBox Crock Stick® Knife Sharpener, 4 Rod Ceramic with Leather Strop, 20 and 25 Degree Angles, 2-Stage System

The TurnBox family is a very stable and compact knife sharpening system. It works well in the kitchen and it quickly breaks down for storage in a drawer. The TurnBox family of knife sharpeners is also great for outdoorsmen on the go because it is lightweight and stores easily in a backpack. It only takes a few swipes to maintain an edge (a bit more if you have a really dull knife). Stropping your blade with leather is a time-honored technique that delivers the keenest, most razor-sharp edge your knife has seen since it left the factory. There are two pre-set knife sharpening angles in the wood block 20 degrees & 25 degrees. - 25 Degrees - This is used for hunting, camping, utility and chef's knives and provides a sharp, durable edge. - 20 Degrees - This is used for those desiring a very sharp edge. Some examples would be for slicing, fillet, butcher, paring and skinning knives. Lower degrees result in sharper knives, but require more regular maintenance. This 2-Stage Knife Sharpening System features a hardwood turn box with internal rod storage in the base, four 5" long alumina ceramic rods and leather strop. - 2 medium 600 grit brown rods for sharpening - 2 fine 1000 grit white rods for touch ups - Leather strop and compound for polishing to a razor sharp, mirror's edge Instructions - USING YOUR TURNBOX The brown Ceramic Rods are for sharpening, and the white Ceramic Rods are for touch ups. Set Up - Always begin by placing the turn box on a stable and flat surface at a comfortable working height. 1 Stage Sharpening Step 1 - Choose the type of rods and the angle that you wish to sharpen with (20° or 25°) by placing the sharpening rods in the appropriate guide holes. Step 2 - Hold the base firmly with your non-dominant hand. Make sure your fingers are as far away from the rods as possible while maintaining a firm, controllable grip on the base. Step 3 - With the knife in your dominant hand, place the heel of the blade (closest to the handle) an inch or more below the top of one of the rods. Step 4 - Holding the blade straight up and down (perpendicular to the work surface), draw the blade down the rod and towards you, moving towards the tip of the knife. The motion is similar to slicing bread. Step 5 - Repeat this action on the other rod for the other side of the edge. Step 6 - Continue alternating from rod to rod until you have achieved the desired sharpness. Step 7 - Finish by polishing your edge on the leather strop with compound to achieve a razor sharp, mirror's edge. 2 Stage Sharpening Step 1- Begin by placing the rods in the 20º angle holes and follow the sharpening instructions as listed in the 1-stage sharpening above, but do not polish/finish the edge, use only 10-12 strokes on each rod. This is to thin the blade’s edge. Step 2- After thinning the blade’s edge, move the rods to the 25° angle holes for the 2nd stage sharpening to finish the edge. Simply follow the same technique used before. This will produce a durable and sharp compound bevel. Step 3- Finish by polishing your edge on the leather strop with compound to achieve a razor sharp, mirror's edge. Pro Tip**- For the best results, avoid rolling the tip of your knife off the rod. This can damage the tip and leave it duller than the rest of the blade. Patience and a slow hand are recommended. Be Smart, Be Safe and Stay... An Edge Above the Rest! CAUTION: Knife sharpening is an inherently dangerous activity. Used properly this sharpener cannot hurt you but a carelessly handled blade or pointed object can.

• 2-STAGE SHARPENING SYSTEM: Features 2 medium 600-grit brown ceramic rods for sharpening and 2 fine 1000-grit white ceramic rods for touch-ups, delivering a razor-sharp edge.
• TWO PRE-SET ANGLES: Choose between 20° for slicing, fillet, and paring knives or 25° for hunting, camping, and chef's knives to achieve the ideal edge for any blade.
• LEATHER STROP INCLUDED: Comes with a leather strop and polishing compound to finish and polish your blade to a razor-sharp, mirror's edge using a time-honored technique.
• COMPACT & PORTABLE: The hardwood TurnBox features internal rod storage in the base, making it easy to store in a drawer or pack into a backpack for outdoor use.
• EASY TO USE: Simply place the 5" ceramic rods in the guide holes, draw the blade down the rods using a slicing motion, and finish with the leather strop for a professional-quality edge.