Ridge Runner Knife Sharpener

NOTE: I would NOT put an expensive knife through this! However, for the price I am VERY pleased with this sharpener. I use this for the kitchen knives and my utility knives and it does a great job at keeping them all sharp. It has nice features, a good handle, and does its job well.

I bought this a couple of years ago and it's OK for kitchen knives, basically a chef's knife due to its thickness and as the heel of the knife can guide through the slot. Without height to the blade you can't reach the heel because the handle hits the case. paring and pocket knives do not do well. If you want a real edge get a stone.

Really wish it came with a manual, but that's no reason to trash an otherwise good product. Really good for the price mentioned and it did sharpen this really dull knife I had. All in all very satisfied.

It's a great sharpener for pocket and throwing knives. if you have alot of either one, i would suggest this sharpener.

I think this thing is great for my kitchen knifes. I ran a couple of pocket knifes threw this thing, and it worked good. I then tried a small 14" machete. I would not recommend that. This sharpener seems to be really meant for small knifes. I only tried my small machete to see haw far the sharpener can go.<br /><br />It gets a five star for small knifes, but a zero foe anything bigger then twelve inches.

this things cool I haven't tried it yet but its heavy duty so if u r looking for a sturdy sharpener this one will work

I just got it a few minutes ago and I can already tell that it's going to work wonders! I used the coarse side a few times now and my Bowie knife is starting to pick up an edge. A few small problems however: I can't fit an inch of the blade ( the part by the cross guard) rendering that portion untouched. Also, the fine sharpener is something of a mystery to me (First sharpener I've ever used) I don't know how to use it properly and I'm afraid I might damage it or my knife if I try experimenting. Could use a manual or some online help.

doesnt work well with short blades you cant sharpen the fisrt 1 inch. not bad for kitchen knives or machettes. just buy a wet stone.

great sharpener over all but remember youre paying only 13 dollars for this. i wouldnt put expensive steel on this but for your average joe blade its great.