Pocket Pal Knife Sharpener. The Pocket Pal Knife Sharpener from Smiths is easy to use and can sharpen both straight edge and serrated knives.

• Tapered diamond rod for sharpening serrations and gut hooks
• Carbide blades quickly set the edge
• Ceramic finishing slot
• Preset sharpening angles provide guaranteed results
• Reversible and replaceable carbide bades and ceramic stones; Lanyard hole

V-Shaped Sharpening Slots:

1. Insert knife blade into the V-shaped slots at a 90-degree angle to the sharpening blades or stones.
2. Pull the knife blade straight back towards you while applying light pressure.
3. Repeat this action until blade is sharp.
4. Tapered Diamond Rod / Flat Edges:
5. Always hold the unit with the rod facing down. Place heel of the blade on the diamond rod closest to the unit.
6. Hold blade at a 23 degree angle to the rod.
7. While applying light pressure, push the knife away from you towards the end of the rod. Draw knife down so that the tip of the blade comes off the end of the rod. Repeat this action until blade is sharp.
8. For the other side of the blade, you will need to switch hands holding the sharpener and the knife and repeat steps 1 -

Tapered Diamond Rod / Serrated Edges:

1. Only sharpen the side of your knife edge with the serrations.
2. Hold rod at 23 degree angle to the blade and move it back and forth through each serration until sharp.

Care:

Always clean your sharpener with a damp cloth after use and towel dry. Do NOT rinse with water