KME Precision Knife Sharpening System

I have every kind of sub 100 $ shapener you can buy. Lanky, DMT, Worksharp precision adjust, Worksharp belt sharpener and freehand stones.This is worth the little extra because it is stable and precise.Work sharp precision adjust is flimsy and flexes with little pressure,Lansky is good but not as easy to clamp the blade and the guide rods are a bit weak causing the stone to get out of alignment and you have to end them straight sometimes.Dmt aligner pro is good but I have had a few just break.This KME is solid and precise. Easy to clamp and easy to find the right angle.The diamond stones are heavy and well build. The stone holder is solid.Flipping the clamp to the other side DOES maintain the same angle. I have had a generic brand that was two different angles depending on the side you flipped the clamp to.Don't bother with any of the others I mentioned just get this one and you will be happy.

Absolutely love this system! It’s easy to use and comes with everything you need to get an even, razor sharp edge on your knives. I decided to pick up some glass blanks for honing films and a wooden base to go along with it which definitely improve the experience. The honing films paired with the sharpening system made it easy to get a mirrored finish on the edges. I’ve already sharpened a couple of my knives in D2 steel and the Extra Course stone included in the kit had no issues getting a quick edge on the blade. Great product!

This is the last one you'll need I've used quite a few different types of sharpeners for my knives Lansky,GATCO,APEX Edge Pro, Smith and compared to this one they are all cheap junk this is by far the best. Sharpening was fast and easy about a half hour per knife to get a shaving edge that's with re-profiling the knife touching up the blade will be a lot quicker..I didn't buy the base I made my own but I think its worth buying and will make sharpening easier.Made in the USAEasy to set up and useonly one rod and holderAngel is always correct on both sidesSolid buildGood Customer serviceLots of options on web site to take it to the next level.Cons:System is a bit pricey but its worth it.Not a field sharpener.Its not a Field sharpener kit

The system really is simple and sharpens knives sharper than they ever need to be (subjective). The package arrived yesterday and this morning my brother, dad and I all have bald spots on our arms and have spent a good hour picking up magazine shards. We used only the 4 standard stones and a $13 leather strop. Overall, I’m very satisfied. It is an awesome addition to the family.

This is an awesome way to sharpen knives!!! I have been practicing freehand sharpening with mixed results, after pretty much ruining one of my better knives, I started looked into sharpening systems. I wanted to stay away from electric grinders cause I've seen the damage they can do. After hours of YouTube videos and online sites I found the KME! Right out the box in minutes I put a razor sharp edge on an Opinel. The fixed angle bearing sold me on this being the best and I was right...off to more knives in need of fixing. Thanks KME!!

This feels like it would be a good value at half the price. 4 small diamond stones are clearly the bulk of the value, but the guide system feels almost homemade. The clamp is mediocre at best (I need to add a layer or 2 of masking tape onto a couple of my knives i order to get them to hold tight enough) and other parts (angle adjustment, guide rod, and knob that keeps stones in place) all require additional tools (pliers or screwdriver) in order to get them tight enough.That being said, it works- but so does a Lansky for 25% of the cost. For 2 bills, the engineering should be tighter.

I researched various, but similar knife sharpeners. This one appealed to me most as it clamps the blade between two aluminum jaws. There are other sharpeners that don't have that. I can honestly say, if you can't clamp the blade, don't even try. The clamp feature IMHO is a must. The honing stones it comes with are sufficient to get a mirror type edge finish. Very happy with the sharpness I can achieve with this. It is a bit challenging to adjust the angle as to not have to take too much material off the blade to get an edge. I was able to sharpen anything from a 2.5" folding knife blade to a 10" kitchen knife.Reason why I gave it 4 stars is simply that the guide rod has to be removed from the handle every time in order to fit into the case. If it were only 1/2" shorter it would fit into the case diagonal. I either cut the rod or drill a small hole in the case so it all fits. Other than that, very happy.Oh, one last note:=> This is NOT for quick sharpening!!! It does take time ~30-45min depending on the condition of the blade. So if you want something very quick, this is not the sharpener for you! I don't mind the time, it is actually relaxing and fun to use.

I've tried many other sharpening systems and this is my favorite without spending $400+ on a knife sharpener. The clamp works great and the stones are top notch. I have a non clamp system also and this beats it hands down. It's easy to use, the stones cut fast and the angle is accurate. What more can I ask for in this price range. I highly recommend this system and KME customer support is the best if you happen to have any problem.