CAMILLUS GLIDE Compact Durable Easy-to-Use V-Notch Ceramic Carbide Multi-Angle Multitool Sharpener for Knives, Axes, Shears & Hooks

Lots of things have been said about this product over the years here on Amazon, but as someone who purchased this the same day they found it (a few days ago today), walking in mostly blind, I'm extremely pleased.TL;DR: The Camillus is very durable, and the blades show no signs of wearing out soon after my initial usage. They also produce a *very* nice edge, if you're not a cro magnon and are capable of properly using blade sharpeners. FWIW, in May of 2019, the current version of this product being shipped out to customers arrived in perfect condition, is extraordinarily durable in both the body and the sharpening elements, produces an incredible edge with all sharpening bits, and it's an 11/10 from me.I just purchased a Sharpal, and was pleased with it, but then I received my Camillus, and was delighted. The Sharpal is a great sharpening tool, and the same goes for the Camillus. They're both decent to hold, they both work extremely well in all of their various functions, and I'd definitely recommend both to a friend. In my opinion, the Sharpal is an outdoors-activities-backpack item, to be used in a pinch, and the Camillus is a toolbox item, to be used more regularly. It really came down to a more acute default/preset angle on the Camillus, making the edges naturally sharper than the angle on the Sharpal produces, and having more various sharpening options. After my testing, durability also made this list.After having used the carbide blades for two dozen passes on a dozen different blades (scissors of various types and sizes, serrated edges, smooth edges), and the ceramics for two dozen more passes, all blades passed the paper tests (and then some, on cardboard, thin leather, and plastic) with both the Sharpal and the Camillus. They probably would have passed the paper tests earlier, but I was also intentionally going a bit overboard. Every cut, however, was much easier and cleaner after the edge was honed with the Camillus. The Sharpal has a diamond rod to compensate for this (and the only thing the Camillus is lacking, IMHO), but you have to do the angling by hand so unless you're a professional it won't be inconsistent. The Camillus even completely restored my Leatherman Surge's steel knife to a lasting razor edge, on which the Sharpal got close but not done quite as well. All sharpening aspects of the Camillus have also proven to be significantly more durable than the Sharpal: my Camillus shows literally zero signs of wear, and my Sharpal's ceramics are unusable with less work done with them so I've ordered a replacement product for my backpack *only*.If you're looking for a compact high quality all purpose sharpener, you've found it. Well done, Camillus, I'll be buying another later for someone!

Very nice product, easy to use and works well. Keeps an edge on my blades.

This sharpener is a must have run any outdoors men. The versatility of this is amazing with everything you can do. Have used this multiple times with multiple different blades and other tools and has impressed me every single time. Great value for what you get and works well and effectively.

This knife sharpener accompanies my Marlin Spike knife on my sailboat. It does what it is designed to do. A little patience is needed to use accurately.

This is a great sharpener and make an excellent gift, third I have purchased

Great little tool for your camp bag or buggout bag. The fire steel striker works great and the sharpener works well to maintain blades in the field. For the money it is a great deal

Very well rounded tool even thought I think the material could be a little more sturdier and have different blade angles how the lansky quad sharpener then it would be 100% the best sharpening tool but those things are bonuses anyway but I do recommend this product and I recommend not using much force when using it to get the bast results

I purchased this product a few years ago at a large chain store because I could easily put it in my pack and always have it. A man should appreciate a sharp blade wherever he finds himself. I have been seriously impressed ever since. Like all things, they wear with age. The ceramic begins to lose its angle and edge creating capabilities and the plastic starts wearing. I found it here at a fraction of the cost. The only down side is that it is very difficult to get any kind of ring or hook on the attachment point. I can live with that. This instrument can put an edge on ANYTHING.

Camillus,Excelente calidad en todos sus productos

Expected more since their knifes are so good

Absolute with out doubt the best little sharpener I have ever had so far in my life to date.Mi wife thinks I'm a nerd , but never complains about our Sabatier's. Father in law is a butcher and my knives are far sharper than his.This tool puts on a clean edge .Two Vee groove edgers and a flat carbide and the ceramic finisher.. The torx screw bits , personnelly, better without (in your pocket).Buy this , it'll go where you go when you've got your knives with you.My Swiss army, ever so sharp can do self surgery and my opinel , an unbelievable blade..Just wished I still had my normal big swede..Brilliant ..Buy one..

Afilador de cuchillos espectacular, ya que tiene también distintos accesorios para atornillar tornillos tipo torch pequeños usados en la cuchillería actual. Afila perfectamente todo tipo de herramientas y cuchillos

Esattamente quello che mi serviva. Uno strumento capace di sistemare in poco tempo e facilmente le lame che utilizzo. Non sono un maniaco che perde troppo tempo nell'affilatura, i coltelli economici non li coccolo, e quelli che possiedo che sono da collezione non vado di certo a usarli per compiti pesanti. Va da se quindi che nel mio caso d'uso particolare questo oggetto è semplicemente perfetto.Su una lama ormai smussata ho fatto una decina di passaggi sul lato in acciaio, seguiti da una decina di passaggi nella sezione in ceramica e ha acquisito un filo più che sufficiente a tagliare, sebbene in modo imperfetto, i peli delle braccia. E ovviamente tagliare senza problemi fogli di carta.Il fatto che abbia varie misure di punte torx ai lati, le più comuni quando si parla di coltelli, è un bonus molto gradito che permette di occuparsi della manutenzione dei coltelli senza doversi portare dietro cacciaviti dedicati.Sono decisamente soddisfatto.