Product Overview
A sharpening tool is easier to keep on hand when it folds down for carrying. The Rothco Folding Pocket Sharpener combines a butterfly-style handle with a double-sided diamond sharpening surface, giving you two grit options in one compact tool. It can accompany a pocket knife in your outdoor kit or stay with the tools you use around camp.
Two grits for different stages of sharpening
The coarse 400-grit side is intended for setting an edge, while the finer 600-grit side handles honing. That gives you a straightforward progression: use the coarser surface when the edge needs more work, then move to the finer surface to refine it. For routine touch-ups, choose the side that suits the condition of the blade rather than automatically working through both.
The sharpening element measures 4 inches long and accommodates most blades, including pocket knives, scissors, and tools. This makes it useful beyond knife maintenance, particularly if your camping or outdoor work kit includes several cutting implements. Match your sharpening technique to the edge you are maintaining; knife blades, scissors, and tool edges do not all use the same angle.
A folding handle with a textured grip
The butterfly handle opens quickly for use and folds into a shorter package for carrying. Its diamond-pattern grip adds texture where you hold the sharpener, helping increase friction during sharpening. The durable construction suits an outdoor maintenance kit without adding the bulk of a full-size bench sharpening setup.
- Sharpening surfaces: Coarse 400 grit and fine 600 grit.
- Sharpening element dimensions: 4 x 0.875 x 0.25 inches.
- Open dimensions: 9 x 1.125 x 0.5 inches.
- Closed dimensions: 5 x 1.125 x 0.5 inches.
For campers, tactical professionals, and outdoor enthusiasts, the folded dimensions are a useful consideration when deciding where to carry it. Allow for its full 9-inch length when opened, so you have room to hold the handle and work along the edge.
