Lansky Blade Medic pS-MED01 WLM

• Diamon Tapered Rod-For Fast Reconditioning And Maintenance
• Tungsten Carbide-Three Or Four Strokes Will Restore Your Blade
• Ceramic Sharpening Rods-Polist To A Finished Edge In Three Or Four Strokes
• Serrated Knife Sharpener-Designed To Get Inside Even The Smallest Serrations

The Blademedic Knife Sharpener is the first Responder for Field Repairs on all types of Knife Blades. It’s like having an entire Sharpening Kit right in your Pocket-Able to tackle Regular or Serrated Blades, Gut Hooks, Hunting, Fishing, just about any Knife.

                                       

By P. Peters

I bought one of these to sharpen my Cold Steel knives.

Cold Steel uses AUS-8A Stainless Steel on most of their knives and they arrive sharp, but with some time and patience I can get my knives sharp enough to push cut newspaper, store receipts, phone book paper, etc...

Some people have complained that the tapered Diamond Rod doesn't stay in place, but maybe they are not pushing them into the opening hard enough as their is a little metal tang that holds the Diamond Rod in place.

I mainly use the "Ceramic" sharpening slot to put a very sharp edge on my knives, although my g/f had some kitchen knives that required a few strokes thru the "Carbide" slot, then a few strokes thru the "Ceramic" slot.

I've also used the Ceramic bar on fine Serrations and it works just fine.

I've also used the Diamond Rod on my Serrated knives, but be careful as a slip can put a scratch on your knife.

With some patience and some time, like during TV commercials, it's easy to put a very sharp edge on just about any knife unless it's junk Stainless Steel that is used on cheap knives.

There is a provision for a Lanyard as well although I don't use it but others may find it handy.

Based on price, quality, usefulness and versatility, I give this sharpener a 5/5 as I have used it extensively and it still puts a very sharp edge on my knives at a very low price.

By T. Roberts

I ordered this as a backup sharpener. Now that I've had it for a couple of months and used it several times, it is now my go to sharpener. Very well built and gives a great edge on my SOG, Kershaw, etc. Would definitely recommend.

By WB

Great pocket sharpener works as well as large sharpening stones. Easy to use and versatile this sharpener works on all blades. Small lightweight, pack able yet fits securely in hand while in use. Carbide and ceramic V sharpeners work great for thinner blades, ceramic bar and diamond rod for serrated blades. The diamond rod uses two magnets to retain the rod in the handle and keep it open while in use. The magnet causes the rod to stick to the edge of the blade while sharpening making it easier to use. I chose the Blade Medic over the similar Smiths pocket pal because the Blade medic is all metal construction and it comes with a ceramic sharpening bar on the top that the pocket pal does not have. I have used the Blade Medic to sharpen the following blades with great success: Swiss army knife, Ka-Bar BK14, Cutco kitchen knives, cold steel B&T, Canadian belt knife, Mora companion HD, and OKC SP8.

  

By J. Keller

A Mighty Midget Wonder!! 5 stars. For years, I have sharpened all of my knives, from craft knives to pocket knives to our expensive kitchen knives using a whetstone. I have previously used various stones, my latest, a Japanese 2-sided stone that produces excellent results. But this product does in 15 seconds what it took me minutes with the stone!! I am impressed!! However, it does leave a slight burr on the edge, nothing to cause worry, but being a perfectionist, I swipe the blades on the stone a couple of times after using it to achieve that razor blade-like quality. Additionally, for outdoorsmen, this packs well to keep hunting and fishing knives at their best.

I really like this and highly recommend it!!!! (Oh, and I am not affiliated with the mfgr or their agent(s). I'm just an honest citizen!!

By E&H Fleischer

So far very satisfied. I expected a bit of weight after reading other reviews, and knowing that it has a metal casing (actually one of the reasons I chose it over a similar, but plastic, product from another company). It definitely feels like a quality product. I like the hole for a strap/chain - I hooked it on to the chain with my Friendly Swede Magnesium Emergency Fire Starter Block and put them in my backpack together.

The diamond tapered rod for sharpening serrations is held in place, both open and closed, with magnets. They are pretty strong. I wouldn't hold it under my compass while trying to use it. ;) But it might be good for magnetizing a straight pin or paper clip for a makeshift compass! :)

By Randy Watson

Great sharpener... everything you need to restore a dull blade in one small package. The first thing I noticed when I received this was its heft; the Lansky is solid and feels nice in the hand. I feel like the weight gives you more control during sharpening and certainly makes it feel more professional than something that's built from mostly plastic.

I use this on everything from my EDC pocketknives -- Case, Swiss Army, RoughRider etc. -- to my go-to outdoor knife, the SOG Seal Pup Elite. Once you have a nice edge on your blade, maintenance is as easy as a few swipes through the angled openings... carbide, ceramic and you're done!

By CavanhaMan

Exceptional sharpener - easy to use and really makes a good yarn on the blades!
It does not require much experience to use - just move the blade firmly, without much force or too weak!
Great size! It fits easily in a pocket or purse.

 

By John T

I've always used a good quality sharpening stone to sharpen hunting knifes, but I saw this and decided I wanted to try it. I'm happy I did. I used it on a couple of old dull folding knifes I have. One was an old Case XX that was my wife's grandfather's and father's knife. It must be 60 years old. Within a matter of three to four passes through the carbide sharpener I could start feeling a cutting edge on the blade. After several more passes through the carbide sharpener, and a few light passes through the ceramic sharpener it gave a nice sharp cutting edge to the blade. I finished it with a couple of light passes along the blade edge with the tapered diamond file. I was more than happy with the results. It gave a nice sharp edge to both blades of the Case XX, and a nice edge to the Old Timer also. The all metal unit measures 3-7/8th inches long closed, 1-1/4 inch wide, and 3/8th inch thick. With the file opened it measures 6-1/8th inches in length. Also the tapered diamond file sharpened the serrations in my SOG seal Pup with ease. This little sharpener easily fits into the sheath pouch of the SOG Seal Pup, that's one of the reasons I got it. I think this is a well thought out rugged little sharpener that I would take with hunting or camping. Great price, great product. Hope this helped.

By JB

When looking for an easy to use pocket sharpener to my small set of Kershaw folding knives, I first came across the Smith's PP1 Pocket Pal Multifunction Sharpener. My test case was a new Kershaw Scallion Knife that arrived with a somewhat dull blade. After using the carbide slot just a bit and the ceramic slot a bit more, I was able to get a usable edge on the blade. I stress "usable" - the blade was sharp but somewhat rough, and it clearly wasn't shaving-level sharp (it succeeded in pulling on arm hairs, but not cutting them).

At this point I wondered if there might be something better at a reasonable price, and after reading a few reviews I ordered the Lansky BladeMedic. When I got it I gave the Scallion a handful of swipes through the ceramic slot. The difference between the blade now and when it had gone through the Smith was substantial - the blade was sharp but no longer rough feeling, and when I tried it out on my skin it was now shaving-level sharp.

I did like the light weight of the Smith - the Lansky is noticeably heavier. But in the end I'll carry the heavier tool if it can put a better edge on a blade - and in my experience the Lansky BladeMedic puts a better edge on my knives. Strongly recommended.

By Omar

First of all I am not an expert on sharpening knifes and my plan for this tool is to compliment my hiking backpack gear. That being said, the purpose of this review is to describe how satisfied I am with the product and perhaps help you decide if this is the tool for you as well.
I gave it 5 stars because I really can't find anything wrong with it or have anything negative to say. There are no plastic parts on this tool and so the weight of it is comparable to that of a pocket knife of similar size. The case seem to be made of the same materials as a die-cast toy. The surface has some texture to it which helps to have a better grip. The diamond tapered file is held in either open or close position by strong 1/4 inch square magnets (this was a cools surprise for me as I see it as an additional tool out there in the wild). It measures 4 inches long by 1 1/4 inches wide by 1/2 inch high with rounded corners which makes it very nice to hold and/or carry in my pocket. In my opinion there was a lot of thought in the design of this tool and seem to be build to last a very long time, however I will let time be the judge of that.
I would most definitely recommend this tool and I for sure will buy another one for a family member.