Intruder 14168 QuikSharp Complete Knife Sharpening System

In the first days of acquiring this product, I have sharpened two knives. Although the steel in the knives was of a lower quality, the sharpener did a great job on the cutting edge and even on the tips. I expect this product to live a long time: the sharpening blades and rods can be rotated or reversed with a use of a Phillips screw-driver and new components may be ordered directly from the manufacturer while keeping the original handle.The handle is sturdy, and if set on the edge of a table, may even be inclined towards the edge (within reason, of course). Although this places the sharpener in a less stable position (solved by maintaining a rigid grip on the handle), this position will give greater control closer to the tip of the blade without the fear of striking the table.The V-shaped configuration in the blades and rods works great, the tungsten carbide blades taking bigger chunks off the blade, while the ceramic rods doing wonders in making the blade smooth.The design does give room for improvements, but it should be apparent that the problem with a more robust system would arise from from its need to maintain a compact and portable size. I am sure there are better sharpeners out there, but considering the price, this product is perfect for the quick fix and the ability to carry it in a back-pack with no need for external power.

for an inexpensive knife sharpener it works well, my first on lasted a couple of years with moderate use

This sharpener is identical to the Hughes Products sharpener which is out of production. I purchased these to give to my deer hunting friends who were always calling on me to sharpen their knives. When in the field it is an indespensable tool. I have several so I always have one for easy access, including in my kitchen.

Does good job

nice

Having bought one and liked it, I gave one to the kids and keep one in the kitchen and truck. When the local hardware store suggested that I sharpen a customers bag of dull knives, after re-beveling some of the edges, I sharpened them with an Intruder taking one and slicing a piece of paper which impressed him.

Small but very good sharpener, easy to carry on person or put in a backpack