Camillus Glide sharpener

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!

Pricey but recommended because it's quality is better than the cheap ones

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.

Works as designed and takes up minimal space in my gear bag.

Great item

The Glide Sharpener is an excellent tool. It's probably one of the most useful gadgets I've purchased in the last few years. It allows me to have the ability to clean up knives in the field when my work bench is not available. I have passed it around my deployed unit and it has received rave reviews from the troops; several now have purchased one of their own. This will never leave my pack.

Easy to use and store when sharpening my knives and axe on the go. Get a Arkansas stone when you have time. Was easy to sharpen my Camillus axe than running the axe blade on a stone under equal pressure.

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

Great little unit very versatile

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

J'ai tester toutes les fonctions d’affûtage celles pour les ciseaux est trop petite en hauteur pour les gros modèles! Sinon le reste est plutôt satisfaisant ça avais l'air d'être du plastique en photo en vrai pas trop mais en fait si! Affûte bien les Mora et les autres couteaux en tout genre! À ranger aussi dans la trousse de toilette pour affûter les ciseaux et autre!

Camillus, Excelente calidad en todos sus productos

This knife sharpener is featuring carbid that is long lasting. Everytime I use it with our knives it give sharpness that cut effortlessly without taking alot of the knife body. But keep in mind that the sharpness doesnt last long. Also this sharpner works with scissors and various sharp edges tools. I recommend it