P. E. AllenβDecember 17, 2025β Verified purchase
Very handy and well made sharpening and stropping kit. Probably could have made something similar but not of this quality - well worth the price. Had a bit of a challenge fitting the abrasive paper, ended up shearing it apart with the stick. Might have been a bit careless on my part. The stropping compound smells like petroleum but works very well. Read more
Joe BobinsonβDecember 10, 2025β Verified purchase
Very convenient for sharpening hook knives and stropping regular knives. I haven't used the sandpaper much, but the stropping compound has been great for honing my gouges and hook knives. The form factor is convenient as well, since you can grab it easily and take a few passes to polish up a tool. Read more
D. Di StefanoβNovember 8, 2025β Verified purchase
I find this easier to hold than a dowel for honing my hooked knives, and it can be more securely clamped to a workbench than a round dowel can be. I donβt use the sandpaper so canβt speak to how well that side works. Price is a bit high, but itβs a specialty item, so a premium price is to be expected. Read more
Amazon JamsβJanuary 10, 2026β Verified purchase
Worth the investment? Yes! Even though I keep a flat leather strop next to it, I can actually use this sharpener for flat blades, too. But try to sharpen or strop a gouge or carving hook on anything else...this does the job flawlessly. What amazed me was how well made this tool is. It is a nice large size that matches my diamond plates in dimension. If there is one wish I have, it would be for one edge to on opposing sides to have a much tighter radius to accommodate smaller gouges. Read more
JohnβNovember 22, 2025β Verified purchase
I really like this thing and use it frequently. The shape works well with all sorts of carving knives. I think this is also a good value for the money Read more
Brad WβJanuary 30, 2026β Verified purchase
Good price for a quality product. Beaver Craft appears to be working hard to provide great products and service. Read more
CustomerβDecember 7, 2025β Verified purchase
My husband really likes this item. He uses it to sharpen his tools. He says itβs made well and is easy to use. Read more
WillieβOctober 30, 2025β Verified purchase
This tool is a great choice for sharpening your hooked knife. I also use various grits of sandpaper, which can be bought on Amazon. These are connected to wooden dowels of different sizes, depending on how large your hooked knife is. By using this method, your hooked knife will be incredibly sharp. Read more