Lansky Master’s Edge All Diamond 400/600 Grit Knife Sharpener

Master’s Edge All Diamond Knife Sharpener
Sharpens both straight and serrated knives!

Includes a pair of both medium (400 grit) and fine (600 grit) diamond rods for sharpening and polishing. Three pre-set angles (17, 20, and 25) allow you to sharpen any knife like a pro. Also included is 3-radius diamond triangular rod which will sharpen all types of serrations as well as awls and fish hooks. Rubberized non-slip base with integrated hand guard and easy snap-in rod storage.

The Master’s Edge All Diamond knife sharpening system works as well on hunting knives and utility knives as it does as a kitchen knife sharpener. Looks great on a counter but also stores away easily in a drawer.

It has three pre-set rod angles designed to provide a precise edge:

17 Fine angle: for fillet and fine slicing
20 Fine angle: for slicing, butcher, paring and skinning knives.
25 Medium angle: for hunting, camping, utility and chefs knives.

Details

Features: Hand Guard, Non-slip Base
Grit: Medium (400), Fine (600)
Sharpener Angle 17, 20, 25
Sharpener Length: 9 in (22.9 cm)
Sharpener Material: Diamond
Sharpener Thickness/Diameter: 0.307 in (0.78 mm)
Uses: Regular, Serrated, Fillet, Kitchen Blade

Instructions
USING YOUR MASTER’S EDGE KNIFE SHARPENER

The round medium Diamond Rods are for sharpening, and the round fine Diamond Rods are for polishing. The, multi angle, triangular rod is used for sharpening all types of serrations.

Set Up- Start by placing the Master’s Edge All Diamond knife sharpener on a stable and flat surface at a comfortable working height.

1 Stage Sharpening

Step 1– To begin sharpening, unfold the hand guard to expose the labeled guide holes. Then choose the type of rods and the angle that you wish to sharpen with (17, 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 to keep your hand & thumb under the hand guard.

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 ground), 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 alternation from rod to rod until you have achieved the desired sharpness. 10 to 20 strokes per side should be sufficient.

2 Stage Sharpening

Step 1– Follow the set up and safety instruction found in the instructions above. Begin by placing the rods in the 20 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 blades edge.

Step 2 After thinning the blades 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.

Serration Sharpening
Themulti angle, triangular rod included in the Masters Edge All Diamond knife sharpener is used for sharpening all types of serrations. There are two guide holes that will accept the triangular rod. This allows sharpening either left facing or right facing serration. Start by identifying the layout of your serrations (left or right), which radius of the triangular rods will best fit your serration and the proper angle to sharpen them at (most serrations are very shallow; 17 is a good place to start). Then insert the triangular rod into the proper triangular guide hole. Sharpen each serration individually by running each serration straight down the proper radius of the triangular rod, much like youre slicing a thin layer of the surface of the rod. Finish the edge by running the rod flat against the back edge of the serrations to polish off the bur that has formed on the opposite side.

Pro Tips**- For the best results, use light pressure when sharpening and 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.

Note: Do not apply oil to Lansky Diamond surface: clean diamond hones instead with water and wipe shavings away with a lint-free rag. Diamond hones should be completely dry before next usage.