Jiffy-Pro Handheld Sharpener

Great little took to sharpen all those dull knives in the drawers. I have also used it to sharpen a few pairs of scissors. It has got a few different slots for different thickness of knives. Quality is great, and it's very portable. It takes a bit to get used to , but it is easy to use.

I had modest expectations as I typically sharpen my woodworking tools, and my knives, with diamond stones - and this is a LOT cheaper option. But I didn't like sharpening scissors, so I gave this a shot. To date, it has worked well in bringing some old "dull as can be" scissors back to life, and also worked well on a few pair that were already in pretty good shape. As for the knife sharpening feature, it does reasonably well unless you must have or just want the absolute highest quality edge. The results have been far more than adequate for a pocket knife, and I also sharpened a few dull kitchen knives as well. Some knives required only a few swipes on the fine edge, but it also worked well on others that required a bit of work on the coarse edge first. It is easy to use and can work for both left and right handed scissors. Just remember to use the correct side depending on the orientation of your scissors (it is clearly marked, I just didn't pay attention the first swipe). While it is all plastic, the sharpener feels sturdy. The black rubber gives you the right amount of grip, and while I am no hiker, I think the plastic handle/clip mechanism combined with the tacky black rubber would keep it where you intended, even on the outside of your pack or if clipped to other gear. My only complaint (minor) is that it feels a little awkward when you sharpen scissors. Assuming you hold the scissors in your right hand as would be expected for those who are right handed, you have to hold the sharpener in your left, which means you are holding the "leg" with the sharpening mechanism when in use. It feels as if it would have been perfect if the left and right handed scissors sharpener configuration were reversed. That said it just took a few swipes to get comfortable - and not many more to finish the job. I am pleased with the purchase and my wife likes it as well. She was a little scared to sharpen scissors or knives, but feels safe using this tool. We would recommend it to others who do not need a surgical quality edge. I suspect I will be using it more often than not for all of our scissors, and almost all of our knives.

This is a good solid knife sharpener. This style of sharpener has been around for quite a while now, and this seems to be an attempt to perfect this style/design. This one is a little bigger than some of the older ones, but it is light weight, more comfortable, and probably safer. You have the standard Carbide v-sharpener at a fixed angle in the head. The carbide looks and feels like it's high grade, but a distructive test would be required to actually test the grade. This should really work well for blades that are not regularly maintained. An extra feature with this model is that the carbide blades can be removed and replaced (providing you can find replacements at the time). In addition to inserting replacements, you can reverse them which will allow you to get more usage out of them if you are a heavy user or need to fix a few really bad edges. In addition one might be able to replair them with a diamond stone sharpener for extra long life. This is a very nice feature for the heavy knowledgable user. The best way to keep a knife sharp and in great condition is to never let it get dull... this simple tip can not be over stressed. To help with that, this sharpener also includes second sharpener; a set of Ceramic Rods in a fixed angled V configuration that can be used to put an even finer edge on a blade. The real advantage to having this option is that once your knives are sharp, you can use this sharpener to regularly maintain a very sharp edge without removing much metal at all and thus keep them almost like new. This addtion really allows this style of sharpener to reach closer to a true all-in-one sharpener for regular kitchen knives and the general user. Making this sharpener even more versatile, it includes a scissors/shears sharper. Different than some of Smith's earlier sharpeners with this feature, this one uses a heavy carbide sharpening blade rather than the ceramic one they have used in the past. The carbide blade is substantial at roughly 3x the thickness used for the knife blades, and seems to be of a very high grade. What they kept from the previous design, is the automatic angle adjustment on the sharpening blade. Using newer high tension springs the scissors sharpener automatically adjusts to the exact angle for the shears as they are clamped down on the sharpening blade. With the new carbide shapener this seems to work perfect. On a couple tests with different household utility shears I was immediately impressed, better than anything I had tried like this in the past. The instructions say do a minimum of 5 passes for common household scissors, but after only 3 I stopped they were fantastic and I wonder if they forgot to adjust the instructions for this model. In summary this is an excellent sharpener product of this design, that raises the bar in build and features. This sharpener can be used by anyone very easily to keep household knives and scissors sharp. The included instructions are minimal, but sufficient. I waited until it was $10 with free shipping, and at this price it's very high value. Stay Sharp!

Sharpens all my knives really well. Never used it for scissors

The Smith's Jiffy-Pro is a truly great knife sharpener! Makes it easy to sharpen and maintain a variety of blades safely and conveniently, even if you've never sharpened your own knives before! It's easy to use and really does give your knives (and scissors) a proper, sharp cutting edge without the hassle of traditional sharpeners and expensive stones! Benefits: 1) Combines the best features of both draw-over and pull-through style sharpeners. 2) Large enough for easy and safe handling, but small enough to be convenient for many uses. 3) Offers true 2-stage sharpening to repair blades in any condition 4) Integrated scissor sharpener in handle is worth the price alone 5) Durable construction, lightweight and ergonomic design 6) Great value compared to nearly any other sharpener! Cons: NONE! Well, maybe that there aren't more color options. The 2-stage design is perfect for most knife-sharpening duties around the home or shop. The carbide blades are highly effective at cleaning up a rough edge, while the ceramic rods offer a finishing touch for maximum sharpness and help maintain the blades on recently sharpened knives. All in all, this is probably the best bang-for-the-buck sharpener available anywhere and it's backed by Smith's world famous reputation for quality sharpening utensils. Highly recommended! TIP: When maintaining a blade, it's best keep the blade finished with occasional use of the ceramic rods. This will help your blade last longer and deliver better performance than letting it go completely dull and having to do the 2-stage process over again. When sharpening, allow the blade to glide through the sharpener without adding pressure. It may require an additional draw or two to get the edge as sharp as you want, but your blade will last longer and so will the sharpening inserts.

I have the Accusharp knife sharpener and it is a very convenient and functional tool. This one is 2 steps up from that. Pros: 1. Build quality - This really looks and feels like a heavy duty tool. It feels expensive and durable. It does not look like cheap plastic. 2. Tungsten Carbide sharpener - It lays down a very good base edge. It is not ragged nor does it ruin your knife. It took out a small nick on my Kershaw Blur. 3. Ceramic fine sharpener - This feature makes this tool even better. Once you have a good base edge from the Carbide, take a few swipes and it will create a smooth fine and sharp edge. This is what the Accusharp does not have. 4. Scissor sharpener is easy to use as well. Just squeeze the sharpener between the ends of the scissors and just push the baldes forward a few times and you are done. 5. The Handle is very useful in that it open so that you can hook it on your bag or pant pocket for ease of carry. 6. The instructions that come with the Sharpener is very clear and easy to follow. Cons: 1. I wish they had this in different sizes for large or tiny knives. Summary: More features than the Accusharp and better made. A must buy for any home.

Works great for extremely dull knives. It will give them a pretty sharp edge but looking closely you'd be able to see that the blade is very rough and chipped. It cuts just fine but shortens the blade's life. It works great for pocket knives, hunting knives and cheap kitchen knives. I sharpen my good knives with a finer whetstone that keeps my edge smooth. I finish with a strop for a shaving sharp edge. Update 11/6/17: I added 2 pictures showing how is my edge after using this sharpener (Rachel Ray Chef Knife). The honing ceramics rods (white) on it works fine, but the Carbide blades (gray) are too harsh and will remove too much metal and eventually damage your edge. I found a better sharpener that does a pretty good job putting a decent edge on my knives, the Lansky 4 rod turn box knife sharpener. They have it here on Amazon (~$16 for the 4 ceramic rods one). It's fast, doesn't require much skill and concentration and works well for moderately dull knives. Both type of rods on it are ceramic and as long as you keep them clean, they will give you a sharp smooth edge. Strop 5 times each side for razor sharp edge. Whetstone is always better, but requires more time and much more skill. Update 6/7/18: To minimize the damage to your blade, you'd want to swipe it through with minimal pressure. It seems to work best that way to maintain your blade's sharpness without damaging it.

Very handy for garage use. Can be used quickly to sharpen a variety of knives

Super produit. Pas cher et très efficace sur les couteaux et les ciseaux. Je recommande ce produit.

Me ha funcionado muy bien, muy intuitiva de usar, tiene un buen instructivo al interior de la caja por lo que no es necesario indagar más al respecto. El filo en cuchillos se siente con unas cuantas pasadas, sin embargo, en cuchillos con más uso el número de pasadas deberá ser mayor para conseguir el mismo efecto. Los materiales se sienten de calidad. Me queda la duda acerca de donde conseguir repuesto de las partes de desgaste.

O afiador é perfeito, deixa a lâmina uma navalha. Veio bem embalado. Sem queixas quanto ao produto adquirido. O maior inconveniente foi a mudança da data de entrega umas tantas vezes. Demorou mas chegou.

I bought these about a year ago specifically to sharpen my scissors, but they don't do a good job. I followed the instructions but I am not happy with the results. I haven't tried sharpening knives but for scissors they are not effective. Sadly, as far as I am concerned this was a waste of money.

Very well designed, perfectly does the job. Highly recommend it..!!