© 2012 Albert A Rasch and
The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles™
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A Chronicles Redux! Two plus years in Afghanistan, and a Sterling has accompanied me throughout. It has been a great help in touching up and sharpening countless knives, machetes, hatchets, and kitchen knives throughout the theatre. It continues to hang opposite a cigar cutter ready for use when needed!
AAR
What's more dangerous than a sharp knife?
Every outdoorsman knows the answer to that question: A Dull One! In an emergency, a dull knife is next to useless. Even in a situation that's not an emergency, a dull knife is an exasperation that one can do without.
With the Sterling Knife Sharpener, sharpening a knife is easy, and a dull knife is a thing of the past.
The Sterling Classic and American FlagIt has two precision made tungsten carbide cutting bits mounted precisely to give a twenty degree edge. Weighing a touch over 1/2 an ounce, you won't even know it's in your pocket. It has a lightweight two piece aluminum body, riveted in four spots, two of which secure the carbide cutting blades. There is a lanyard hole which works equally well as a key ring hole, and one can easily carry it in a wallet if need be.
On a set of keys...
Carbide cutters...There are no special skills required in order to bring a knife up to razor sharpness with the Sterling. And there is no need for oils or lubricants; so no mess to clean up. That's a big confidence boost to new sportsmen who may not have acquired knife sharpening skills.
Ready to sharpen...It is also available in several colors: Sterling Classic (anodized red), Digital Camo, American Flag (My favorite!). In addition, they can custom print, anodize and laser engrave anything on the sharpener. Anything.
A small sample of what can be done!
Draw the knife through several times...Using it is easy. Remember not to cut your fingers! Best results are obtained by resting the sharpener on a secure surface. A stump, block of wood, or truck tire will do nicely. Place the edge of the knife into the carbide "V". Smoothly and firmly draw the knife through the "V". You will feel the proper pressure to apply as you draw the knife through. A few passes and your knife will be hair shaving sharp. Dull knives will require a bit of effort to draw through. Pull it through as many times as needed. Patience will reward you with a razor's edge. Fish filleting knives are the easiest, they sharpen up in a few passes.
Razor sharp!It works equally well on any type of knife, machete, hatchet, axe, and broadheads too.
This is one of those must have tools that you have in your go bag. It will put a sharpened edge on any knife whether kitchen, table, field, or combat. With a street price of $11.00 to $15.00 it is another definite buy. I'll have one with me from now on while hog hunting, fishing, or camping.
A couple of recommendations. Get two; when your Father in Law sees it, he will want it and you'll be out your sharpener if you didn't get a spare. Put a lanyard on it right away so you don't misplace it out in the field, shop, or garage. Lastly, hide it because the kids will want it, the Mrs will need it, and like I said, in-laws will demand it!
For those of you in business and looking for a small practical gift, Sterling has very reasonable prices for engraved sharpeners in orders as small as ten units! Call and ask for Ms. Bonnie Sterngold 800-297-4277.
The Sterling Sharpener has been in production since 1977! The folks at Sterling are so confident of their Sterling Sharpener that they stand behind it with a Lifetime Warranty.
And remember, it's made in the USA!
Sterling Sharpeners
(800-2x-sharp)
MSRP: $15.00
Best Regards,
Albert A Rasch
Member: Lakewood Ranch Tent Club
Member: Hunting Sportsmen of the United States HSUS (Let 'em sue me.)
The Hunt Continues...
Though he spends most of his time writing and keeping the world safe for democracy, Albert was actually a student of biology. Really. But after a stint as a lab tech performing repetitious and mind-numbing processes that a trained Capuchin monkey could do better, he never returned to the field. Rather he became a bartender. As he once said, "Hell, I was feeding mice all sorts of concoctions. At the club I did the same thing; except I got paid a lot better, and the rats where bigger." He has followed the science of QDM for many years, and fancies himself an aficionado. If you have any questions, or just want to get more information, reach him via TheRaschOutdoorChronicles(at)MSN(dot)com.More great posts on Hog Hunting!
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7 comments:
I definitely want one of these as well. I wonder how good it is on a drop forged steel chef's knife?
You must see the irony, though, of calling a tool decorated with the Stars and Stripes a 'Sterling'?
Funny you should notice that!
Best regards,
Albert A Rasch
The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles™
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Ahhh,
You are back from the sands of Afghanistan I see! It's great to have you back again, and I hope to see more of your fantastic writing, it's just not the same without you!
That's a very nice piece of gear for the kit. I certainly will be looking out for one.
Cheers!
Mike S
I bought one on your recommendation a couple of years ago, and I agree with your observation and review. Well worth the money. An idea though is for Sterling to make a slightly longer version, say 4 or 4.5 inches long to make it easier to hold. You might mention it to them.
Your friend,
Big Bob
Great idea Bob! I'll email them and let them know your observation.
Best regards,
Albert A Rasch
The Rasch Outdoor Chronicles™
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Very nice sharpener. I remember in Webelos being told that, "a dull knife is a false friend".
Sterling Sharpeners are also great to keep box cutters sharp. I used to go thru so many blades on jobs. Now run the cutter thru the Sterling and it good as new. I more than paid for my Sterling Sharpener just in saving from being replacement box cutter blades.
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