Work Sharp Guided Field Sharpener
- Grit Type: Coarse, Fine
- Manufacturer Warranty Description: Limited lifetime
- Item Weight: 0.3 pounds
- Color: Black
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A genuinely portable, guided sharpening kit that covers knives, broadheads and fish hooks in one small case, backed by a 3-year warranty.
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ASIN: B009YKHZ96Category: Knife Sharpeners
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Overview
A compact, self-contained sharpening kit for hunters, anglers and outdoorspeople who need to touch up an edge away from a shop bench. Diamond plates, a ceramic honing rod, a leather strop and angle guides pack into one small case, no separate tools or setup required.
This is a field kit built around portability rather than raw speed, aimed at hunters and campers rather than home cooks doing daily kitchen knife maintenance. The ceramic rod doubles as a fish-hook hone, and removing the diamond plates reveals a broadhead wrench, two details that point squarely at hunting and fishing use rather than general kitchen sharpening.
- Diamond plates, ceramic rod, strop and guides in one case
- Ceramic rod doubles as a fish-hook hone
- Removable plates expose a broadhead wrench
- 3-year warranty, designed in Ashland, Oregon
Who it's for
Hunters, anglers, campers and anyone who carries a knife or broadhead into the field and wants to restore an edge without hauling a full sharpening station. It also works as a compact home or shop sharpener for people who prefer a guided angle system over freehand stones.
Pros and cons
- Covers knives, broadheads and hooks in one kit
- Angle guide keeps the edge consistent
- No assembly or extra tools required
- 3-year warranty from Work Sharp
- Manual sharpening, no motorized assist
- Compact size trades off benchtop stability
- No stated grit numbers for the diamond plates
Performance notes
The kit sets a 20 to 25 degree edge angle through 5 abrasives, moving from diamond plates for reshaping to a ceramic rod for fine honing and a leather strop for a final polish. The ceramic rod rotates to switch between a coarse face, a fine face and a grooved section for hooks, and pulling the diamond plates off the housing exposes a broadhead wrench for arrow work in the field. Everything fits in one case with no external tools or assembly needed before use.
Where it stands among knife sharpeners
- #3 most-searched brand and model of the 27 knife sharpeners lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 57 knife sharpeners we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Brand | Work Sharp |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0.3 poundslower than 64% of 26 knife sharpeners |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 9.5 × 5.4 × 1.1 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Material Type | Diamond And Ceramic Sharpener |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Included Components | WSGFS221 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Limited lifetime |
| Other details | |
| Grit Type | Coarse, Fine |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Item Type Name | Tool/knife Sharpener |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Work Sharp Guided Field Sharpener include?
Diamond plates, a ceramic honing rod, a leather strop and angle guides, all self-contained in one compact case.
Can the WSGFS221 sharpen fish hooks and broadheads, not just knives?
Yes. The ceramic rod has a grooved surface for hooks, and removing the diamond plates exposes a wrench sized for broadheads.
What edge angle does the Work Sharp field sharpener use?
It is built around a 20 to 25 degree angle across 5 abrasive stages, from coarse diamond plates to a leather strop.