--- product_id: 82356152 title: "Pocket Pal Knife Sharpener" brand: "smith's" price: "NZ$41" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 category: "Smith's" url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/82356152-pocket-pal-knife-sharpener store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # fold-out diamond-coated rod 3.24" compact length 2-stage carbide & ceramic sharpening Pocket Pal Knife Sharpener **Brand:** smith's **Price:** NZ$41 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔪 Sharpen Smarter, Adventure Harder — Your Pocket Edge Upgrade! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Pocket Pal Knife Sharpener by smith's - **How much does it cost?** NZ$41 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/82356152-pocket-pal-knife-sharpener) ## Best For - smith's enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted smith's brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Diamond Rod Versatility:** Fold-out diamond-coated rod sharpens serrations, gut hooks, and fish hooks flawlessly. - • **Precision Edge, Every Time:** Preset carbide & ceramic slots guarantee razor-sharp blades with minimal effort. - • **Built to Last & Replaceable:** Reversible, replaceable stones ensure your Pocket Pal stays sharp for years of outdoor adventures. - • **Dual-Stage Sharpening Power:** Coarse carbide for quick edge repair; fine ceramic for polished, smooth finishes. - • **Ultra-Portable & Lightweight:** Weighing just 10g and measuring 3.24", it fits effortlessly on your keychain or backpack. ## Overview Smith’s PP1 Pocket Pal is a compact, handheld knife sharpener featuring preset carbide and ceramic stones for quick and polished edges, plus a fold-out diamond-coated rod for serrated and specialty blades. Lightweight and portable, it’s designed for outdoor enthusiasts who demand precision and durability on the go. ## Description Product Description Smith’s “Pocket Pal” Multi-Functional Knife Sharpener features pre-set crossed carbides and ceramic stones, which provide the “Perfect Edge” every time. Carbides provide quick edge setting, and the specially shaped ceramic stones are designed to give you a razor-sharp edge on either standard or serrated edges. The fold-out, tapered round diamond-coated rod is designed for sharpening serrations and small gut hooks. Our multitool is compact, lightweight, durable, and comes with a lanyard hole so you can easily take it on the go. From the Manufacturer Smith’s PP1 “Pocket Pal” Multi-Functional Knife Sharpener features pre-set crossed carbides and ceramic stones, which provide the “Perfect Edge” every time. Carbides provide quick edge setting, and the specially shaped ceramic stones are designed to give you a razor sharp edge on either standard or serrated edges. A fold out, tapered round, diamond coated rod is designed for sharpening serrations and small gut hooks. Unit is compact, lightweight, durable, and comes with a lanyard hole. Review: Handy, effective, inexpensive = Priceless - I was traipsing through the interwebs with no intention of finding any leads, advice, or recommendations for anything. Nope. I was goofing off. I came across this Best Knife Sharpeners article and decided to read it. This article is the recommendation for the "best pocket knife sharpener", so I read it through. Smith's product was highlighted so I tapped the link which brought me to desertcart. There I read over the various consumer reviews which corroborated the initial "best of" recommendation. The desertcart price point was very generous. Also, my previous luck with other Smiths products was favorable so I bought it. The first item I decided to sharpen was a pair of serrated garden shears. Using the diamond-dusted abrasive pole I got busy sharpening the blades. The result exceeded my expectations. The garden shear blades had been restored to near perfect. I was blown away by the outcome. I ran my pocket knife through the ceramic sharpener and returned the blade to out of the box sharp! Wow. This tool is impressive. For those of you that regularly use pocket knives, serrated shears, et al this handy pocket tool will no doubt astound you as it did me. It's lightweight. Easily put to use out in the field, And, puts an edge on your blade in no time and little effort. Frankly, bruvs... What a great discovery and welcome surprise. Smith's Abrasives PP1 sharpener performs very well and has built my trust of Smith's products to a much higher level. Essentially, this sharpener gave me one of those rare "ah-ha" moments. Highly recommended. - @daFigz™ Review: and grabbed a relatively dull pocket knife of mine - So, I got this based on other reviews and upon receiving it, gave it a second thought about actually opening it. It wasn't that it didn't look impressive or that it was too expensive but in the past I would just get out a few stones and oil to spend some time sharpening knives while camping. After a minute, I decided that this Pocket Pal would still be worth it so I ripped it open, read the brief instructions, and grabbed a relatively dull pocket knife of mine. This knife was struggling to open anything lately and definitely wouldn't have been cutting through cables ties and the like. Instructions suggest 8-10 times or until your blade is sharp. I didn't need a blade edge repair so I used the "Fine" side and after the 1st pull through, it was noticeably more sharp. I stopped after the 4th pull as it is ready to go. This all took less than a minute, didn't include any messy oils, and anyone could use it to sharpen a knife without having to worry about their skill level. Also, I barley appied any pressure to sharpen the knife. The Pocket Pal has a molded in finger / thumb grip and was comfortable to use both with my left and right hand. While the peice is light. It doesn't feel cheap and doesn't seem like it will randomly fall apart (I'm big into high quality / durability products and expect any item I purchase to be such no matter the price point) yet it is very light weight. I'm glad that I purchased it and actually used it. It is going into my hiking / camping pack and I'm taking out those heavy stones and the heavy oil. My only question now is what will I do with my spare time now that I don't have to spend it sharpening knives? I'm now going through my house, bug out bag(s), and vehicles searching for more knives to sharpen! Highly recommend. I paid full cost for this item and it was not discounted or provided free for review unlike so many other reviews we read today on desertcart. ## Features - test - Made in USA or Imported - HANDHELD KNIFE SHARPENER – Smith’s “Pocket Pal” Knife Sharpener features a fold-out diamond-coated rod and preset crossed blades for easy pull-through sharpening. The preset sharpening angles provide guaranteed results on every use! - 2 STAGE – The pull-through coarse carbide slot provides a quick edge on dull or damaged knives & should only be used on straight edges. Fine ceramic stones provide a smooth, polished edge & can be used on serrated or standard blades. - DIAMOND ROD – This sharpener includes a fold-out, tapered round diamond-coated rod that is designed for sharpening serrations, standard edges, small gut hooks, & fish hooks. It is great for fishing, camping, hiking, & other outdoor survival needs. - PORTABLE – Smith’s portable multi-tool knife sharpener measures 3.5” long, and 1” wide, and weighs only 1 ounce. It also features a lanyard hole so it can easily be attached to a backpack or keychain ideal for any on-the-go adventure. - VERSATILE – The carbide and ceramic stones are reversible & replaceable for extended sharpening. Smith’s compact Pocket Pal sharpener is perfect for fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, and other outdoor survival needs. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000O8OTNC | | Best Sellers Rank | #5,394 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #4 in Hunting Knife Sharpeners | | Brand Name | Smith's | | Color | Gray | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (22,292) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00738600467366 | | Grit Type | Coarse,Fine | | Included Components | use | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 3.24"L x 0.46"W x 1.11"H | | Item Type Name | EDC Knife Sharpener | | Item Weight | 9.98 g | | Manufacturer | Gun Accessory Supply | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | 3 Year Limited | | Material Type | Plastic | | UPC | 738600467366 027925193020 343538605881 343538271598 | | Unit Count | 10.7639 Square Feet | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Smith's - **Color:** Gray - **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00738600467366 - **Grit Type:** Coarse,Fine - **Item Weight:** 9.98 g - **Manufacturer:** Gun Accessory Supply - **Material:** Plastic - **Number of Items:** 1 - **Product Dimensions:** 3.24"L x 0.46"W x 1.11"H - **UPC:** 738600467366 027925193020 343538605881 343538271598 ## Images ![Pocket Pal Knife Sharpener - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71z3QZWi3OL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does it work on Samurai swords? I do a lot of work with those with my friend Bill, they tend to dull fast and require frequent sharpening.** A: If it is anything other than a cheap katana... Do NOT use a stone on it! The blade came sharp, all it should ever require is honing with what amounts to talc and oil. The kits for sharpening a real katana can be purchased from several online stores - the good ones come directly from Japan. **Q: I have various knives wit different steels: SR 101, 1095, 1075, 420 HC, S30V. Will this sharpener be able to sharpen all of the steels above?** A: This works on all my stainless and high carbon knives and machetes. The ceramic side provides a super sharp edge, once you get it close with the carbide. The only thing I do that gets it sharper is the leather barber's strop with Turtle Wax rubbing compound. **Q: Which side is the corse and which is the fine? Thick blades or thin blades?** A: The coarse side is the slot marked carbide and furthest from the diamond rod and closest to lanyard holeThe fine side is the slot marked ceramic and is closet to the diamond rod.The thickness of the blade should not be a factor, however I do note that the carbide slot is only about 1/8" at itsopening. **Q: Can i sharpen a blade with a 20 degree angle with this sharpener?** A: Smith's Response:The sharpening angle on the Pocket Pal Knife Sharpener is set at 22.5 degrees per side (or 45 degrees combined). ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Handy, effective, inexpensive = Priceless *by G***A on November 1, 2020* I was traipsing through the interwebs with no intention of finding any leads, advice, or recommendations for anything. Nope. I was goofing off. I came across this Best Knife Sharpeners article and decided to read it. This article is the recommendation for the "best pocket knife sharpener", so I read it through. Smith's product was highlighted so I tapped the link which brought me to Amazon. There I read over the various consumer reviews which corroborated the initial "best of" recommendation. The Amazon price point was very generous. Also, my previous luck with other Smiths products was favorable so I bought it. The first item I decided to sharpen was a pair of serrated garden shears. Using the diamond-dusted abrasive pole I got busy sharpening the blades. The result exceeded my expectations. The garden shear blades had been restored to near perfect. I was blown away by the outcome. I ran my pocket knife through the ceramic sharpener and returned the blade to out of the box sharp! Wow. This tool is impressive. For those of you that regularly use pocket knives, serrated shears, et al this handy pocket tool will no doubt astound you as it did me. It's lightweight. Easily put to use out in the field, And, puts an edge on your blade in no time and little effort. Frankly, bruvs... What a great discovery and welcome surprise. Smith's Abrasives PP1 sharpener performs very well and has built my trust of Smith's products to a much higher level. Essentially, this sharpener gave me one of those rare "ah-ha" moments. Highly recommended. - @daFigz™ ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and grabbed a relatively dull pocket knife of mine *by K***E on July 9, 2016* So, I got this based on other reviews and upon receiving it, gave it a second thought about actually opening it. It wasn't that it didn't look impressive or that it was too expensive but in the past I would just get out a few stones and oil to spend some time sharpening knives while camping. After a minute, I decided that this Pocket Pal would still be worth it so I ripped it open, read the brief instructions, and grabbed a relatively dull pocket knife of mine. This knife was struggling to open anything lately and definitely wouldn't have been cutting through cables ties and the like. Instructions suggest 8-10 times or until your blade is sharp. I didn't need a blade edge repair so I used the "Fine" side and after the 1st pull through, it was noticeably more sharp. I stopped after the 4th pull as it is ready to go. This all took less than a minute, didn't include any messy oils, and anyone could use it to sharpen a knife without having to worry about their skill level. Also, I barley appied any pressure to sharpen the knife. The Pocket Pal has a molded in finger / thumb grip and was comfortable to use both with my left and right hand. While the peice is light. It doesn't feel cheap and doesn't seem like it will randomly fall apart (I'm big into high quality / durability products and expect any item I purchase to be such no matter the price point) yet it is very light weight. I'm glad that I purchased it and actually used it. It is going into my hiking / camping pack and I'm taking out those heavy stones and the heavy oil. My only question now is what will I do with my spare time now that I don't have to spend it sharpening knives? I'm now going through my house, bug out bag(s), and vehicles searching for more knives to sharpen! Highly recommend. I paid full cost for this item and it was not discounted or provided free for review unlike so many other reviews we read today on Amazon. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good value. I got the best results using it on higher end knives. *by J***D on January 15, 2011* The Smith's Pocket Pal is something I had been wanting to try for a while. Wal-Mart and Academy(local sports chain) are always sold out of this item. I purchased the Pocket Pal at the same time I bought another knife. After trying this sharpener on six knives I realize that for me the best results were found when using it on higher quality knives. I have a few cheap knives that were fairly dull. After using this on them their sharpness was only marginally improved. However, when I used this in my Ka-Bar and my SOG Flash II daily carry knife, I found that their edges were brought back to life. Both knives were cutting again like champs. The SOG knife has a partially serrated blade so the conical diamond file provided on the Smith's Pocket Pal was very useful for that. As for ease of use, I found that this was much easier to handle with smaller knives. With longer and thicker blades the Pocket Pal was hard to hold onto given the small amount of space you have to grab onto it with. There is just enough space for your thumb and index finger. That being said, use this with dry hands on a hard flat surface. Shorter and thinner blades were much easier to sharpen. The Pocket Pal seems to be built rather well. It seems durable enough to last a few years with heavy use. Given that it was less than $10 I say that this is a bargain. I say every knife owner should give this a try. It doesn't replace my Spyderco sharpener however this goes places my Spyderco cannot. It's perfect for camping and hunting. Because of it's size I was able to throw it into my EDC bag without it adding any noticeable weight or taking up much space at all. ## Frequently Bought Together - Smith's PP1 Pocket Pal Knife Sharpener Preset Carbide & Ceramic Stone Sharpeners Fold-Out Diamond Coated Rod Outdoor Hunting Knife & Hook Sharpener, Handheld, Compact, Lightweight, Multiuse - Smith's CCKS 2-Step Knife Sharpener - Yellow - 2-Step Preset Coarse & Fine Slots - Outdoor Handheld Knife Sharpener - Fishing, Hunting, Fillet, Pocket Knives - Compact Plastic Portable Keychain Tool - SHARPAL 101N 6-In-1 Pocket Knife Sharpener & Survival Tool – Diamond Rod, Fire Starter, Whistle – Quickly Repair, Restore and Hone Straight and Serrated Blades – Great Father’s Day Gift --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/82356152-pocket-pal-knife-sharpener](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/82356152-pocket-pal-knife-sharpener) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-04-26*