Work Sharp Guided Field Sharpener 2.2.1 - User Manual

Hold the handle so the leather strop is
facing up. Place the side of the blade on
the stropping Guide with the cutting edge
facing down and away from the leather.
PUSH the backside of the knife up the
guide surface then onto and across the
leather strop. Repeat this step using the
opposing Guide and a PULL motion.
Perform 10 alternating strokes. Use caution
when stropping your blade.
DO NOT PUSH the edge into the strop or you will cut the surface of the leather.
Rotate the red knob so that the fine
(smooth) surface and “F” on the knob
are up.
Place the side of the knife flat on the
Guide closest to the handle so the cutting
edge is on the rod and PUSH the knife
edge away and along the abrasive surface.
Repeat this step using the opposing Guide
and PULL the knife edge toward and
along the abrasive surface.
Alternate for 5 strokes per side.
Use caution when sharpening toward yourself.
Place the side of the knife flat on the
Guide closest to the handle so the
cutting edge is on the abrasive and
PUSH the knife edge away and along
the abrasive surface.
Repeat this step using the opposing Guide
and PULL the knife edge toward and
along the abrasive surface.
Alternate for 5-10 strokes per side.
1 // SHAPING & SHARPENING: Diamond Plates
2 // HONING: Ceramic Rod
25°
3 // STROPPING: Leather Strop
Choose the appropriate size ceramic rod
for your serrations. Matching the bevel
angle of the serration, use short PUSH &
PULL strokes for each serration. Use 3-5
strokes per serration.
SERRATED EDGES: Large or Small Ceramic Rod
Only use this sharpener as shown and instructed or you risk injury.
Sharpening is an inherently dangerous activity. This product cannot hurt you but a
carelessly handled blade or pointed object can. Please remain aware of sharp
edges and your hand placement when in use.
QUICK START:
Use caution when sharpening
toward yourself.
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INSTRUCTIONS, TIPS & DEMOS AVAILABLE AT:
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Most knives can be sharpened with the fine diamond plate, the fine
ceramic rod, and the leather strop (if desired). Damaged blades or
angle changes will require the coarse diamond.
Hold the sharpener by the handle to reduce the risk of injury or place
the sharpener on a flat, stable surface. Do not rest the tool on
yourself when in use.

Summary

Quick Start Guide

Sharpening Basics

Use the fine diamond plate, fine ceramic rod, and leather strop for most knives. Coarse diamond is for damaged blades or angle changes.

Shaping and Sharpening with Diamond Plates

Diamond Plate Sharpening Technique

Place knife flat on guide, push edge away on abrasive. Alternate with pull motion for 5-10 strokes per side.

Honing with Ceramic Rod

Ceramic Rod Honing Technique

Use the fine ceramic rod (smooth surface, 'F' up). Push edge away on rod, then pull edge toward. Alternate 5 strokes per side.

Stropping with Leather Strop

Leather Strop Technique

Place blade on stropping guide, push backside of knife onto leather. Alternate pull motion. Perform 10 strokes.

Sharpening Serrated Edges

Serrated Edge Sharpening

Use appropriate size ceramic rod. Match bevel angle, use short push & pull strokes per serration (3-5 strokes).

Sharpening Tips

Re-sharpening and Edge Refinement

Use fine rod/strop for touch-ups. Fine diamond reshapes edge if needed after many touch-ups.

Coarse Diamond and Ceramic Rod Usage

Coarse diamond for chips/angle changes. Coarse ceramic rod for heavy use, fine for delicate edges.

Maintenance and Safety Information

Product Maintenance Procedures

Clean rods with soap/water, plates for cleaning, strop lightly oiled. Check for replacement parts.

Critical Safety Warnings

Read manual before use. Handle sharp knives with care. Use proper protection. Contains chemicals known to cause cancer.

Work Sharp Guided Field Sharpener 2.2.1 Specifications

General

Brand	Work Sharp
Model	Guided Field Sharpener 2.2.1
Category	Accessories
Language	English