Lansky® Master´s Edge Sharpener

Master´s Edge includes pair of grey (800 medium grit) and white (fine 1000 grit) ceramic rods and one triangular rod for serrations and fish hooks. All the rods are ceramic and stored in a rod storage at the bottom. The system is therefore perfect not only for kitchen knives, but also for outdoor - hunting knives. Master´s Edge can be stored in a drawer, but it looks great on a counter or table for example. 

Pre-set rod angles for a precise edge 

17° - fine angle for fillet and precise slicing 
20° - fine angle for slicing, butcher and skinning knives 
25° - medium angle for hunting, outdoor and chef´s knives 

Instructions for use 

Master´s Edge can be used for 1 stage and 2 stage sharpening and also to sharpen serrations. The round grey rods are for sharpening and the round white rods are for polishing. The triangular rod is used for sharpening serrations.

Start - place a Master´s Edge on a stable and flat surface at a comfortable working height.   

1 Stage sharpening 

Step 1 - open the hand guard to expose the labeled guide holes. Then choose the rods and the angle you wish to sharpen (17°, 20° or 25°), place the sharpening rods into the appropriate guide holes.
Step 2 - hold the base firmly with your non-dominate hand. Make sure that your hand and thumb are under the hand guard. 
Step 3 - hold the knife in the dominate hand and place the heel of the blade (closest to the handle) 2,5 cm or more below the top of one of the rods. 
Step 4 - hold the blade straight up, perpendicular to the ground, draw the blade down the rod and towards you. Similar motion when slicing a bread. 
Step 5 - repeat the action on the other rod.
Step 6 - continue in rod alternation (steps 3, 4 and 5)until you achieve desired sharpness. 10 - 20 strokes per each side should be sufficient. 

2 Stage Sharpening 

Step 1 - follow the set up and safety instructions found in the instructions above. Start by placing the rods in the 20° angle holes and follow the instructions for sharpening as listed above, but use only 10 - 12 strokes on each rod. This is to thin the edge. 
Step 2 - move the rods to the 25° angle holes for the 2nd stage sharpening to finish it. Simply follow the same technique used before. This will produce sharp and durable compound bevel.

Serrations sharpening 

There are two guide holes on the base that accept triangular rod. This allows sharpening either on left side or right side. Start by identifying the layout of your serrations, the what radius of the triangular rods best fits your serrations and also the proper sharpening angle( most serrations are very shallow, 17° is a good angle to start with). Then insert the triangular rod  into the proper guide hole. Each serration sharpen individually (there is no other way) by running  it straight down the proper radius of triangular rod, much like you’re slicing a thin layer of the surface of the rod. Finish the edge by running the rod flat against the back edge of the serrations to polish off the bur that has formed on the opposite side. 

Pro-tip: For the best results use light pressure when sharpening and avoid rolling the tip of your knife off the rod. This could damage the tip, leave it duller then the rest of the blade. We recommend patience and slow, careful approach. 

Note: Over time the metal particles appears in the rod as dark lines, making it less efficient. When that happen, rotate it to expose unused areas. When the rods get black all around, they must be cleaned with Lansky EraserBlock or with kitchen cleanser. 

Caution: The rods will not wear with sharpening or cleaning (scrubbing), they are tough and durable, but because they are ceramic, they can break if dropped on a hard surface. Therefore handle with care. 

Alternative: cheaper and also better solution for travel can be found in Turn Box – either with 4 ceramic rods or 2 diamond and 2 ceramic rods. 

Benefits you need to know about:

• sharpening system for kitchen and outdoor knives  
• 5 ceramic rods 
• holes for 3 sharpening angles 
• for straight and serrated blades
• robust construction 
• rubber non-slip base 
• rod storage 
• fast and easy sharpening 
• made in the USA