Benchstone™ Knife Sharpener

The Benchstone Knife Sharpener comes with all the abrasives needed for effective sharpening, including coarse and fine diamond plates (320 & 600 grit) and a fine ceramic stone for polishing to a keen finish. No additional accessories are required, though replacement abrasives are available if the originals wear out over time.

Yes, the Benchstone Knife Sharpener is designed for users of all skill levels. Its angle guides help beginners maintain consistent sharpening technique, and the Pivot-Response base and quality abrasives make it fast and easy for users of all experience levels.

While the Benchstone Knife Sharpener is primarily intended for countertop or workbench use, it’s compact enough to store in a gear bag or toolbox. Its solid, non-folding design makes it more stable than ultralight field sharpeners but still easy to transport when needed.

Brush or blow them clean with compressed air. You can also rinse with water—just dry thoroughly to prevent rust or oxidation.

A petroleum-based product is best.

No, this sharpener is a dry system. Please do not introduce oil or water.

Use a dry brush after every sharpening.

The plates typically last for at least 500 sharpenings.

Remove the carriage from the base, then take out the two screws on each end of the cradle. Slide the extrusion out, remove the end caps, and replace the plates. Reassemble in reverse order.