Smith’s 50582 Axe & Machete Sharpener - Axe, Machete, Hatchet, & Mower Tools - Large Handle w/ Finger Guard - Handheld Manual - Replaceable Carbide Blades - Wire-Bristled Cleaning Brush - Durable

I've had this for two year now it it still works amazing! I originally purchased it for a machete that was frequently being used to cut down really thick overgrown weeds and small trees. It had been left outside and was really dull from repeated use. It sharpened it up so well that it made cutting weeds easier and even caused a trip to the ER for a sliced thumb/palm. That's a plus for the sharpener and a good safety lesson for the machete operator who's fine now. The sharpener has been used on pocket knives, outdoor tools, kitchen knives, etc. Still works great! Very easy to use. Absolutely great value for the money.

This is FANTASTIC for beginners that are looking to keep (or add) a working edge on their equipment. I uses this to sharpen a few machetes' and a new PARATECH Pry-Axe. This made quick work of the machetes, and they are shaving sharp. The PARATECH... well... if you know what it is, then you know what I'm workin' with, it was awesome, but at a cost. It erased all of the forging marks on the blade. This thing just strips away steel, when it has too. It made the Pry-Axe worthy of splitting wood. However, it cost me the original carbide blades on the sharpener. Not a bad deal, given the amount of metal that had to be removed, and that replacement blades are available. . NOTE: If you are working with a long blade, try to secure the entire length of the blade. If not, you'll see "chatter" marks in the unsupported section. This is due to the blade resonating. Not a big deal, still sharp. You can live with it, or support that section of the blade and just hit it again with the sharpener..

I bought this when I also purchased an axe that I intended to chop up tree limbs from yard work to dispose of in my smallish trash bin which is picked up weekly and I need to make debris as small as possible for allowing me to put my household garbage bags in also, so chopping up limbs up to an inch to even bigger, to get less than 12 inch pieces would require me to hack them on the ground, thus dulling the axe. I misplace it immediately in the over stuffed garage and it took me a month or two to find it again. I am happy with the purchase. I like it and it works well for me, for the axe and my machetes. Also, the little wire brush is cute and you can change out the carbide blades as needed. I agree with most of their claim: Smith’s - Smith’s has been a trusted name in the sharpening industry for over 125 years. Throughout our history, we have been focused on a single mission: Provide our customers and consumers with the best value in easy-to-use and effective sharpening and specialty tool products. Our continued focus on this mission has led us to top of our industry as the leader in the manufacture and distribution of manual sharpening products.

Several years ago, I bought a decent replica of the US Dragoon's 1840 Saber, once called the "Old Wristbreaker" for good reason. As with most such replicas, it has a stainless-steel sheath and blade, and that blade was exceptionally dull, also for good reason. These reasons I naturally chose to ignore, instead first searching for a tool that might make its sharpening feasible, before proceeding to brown the brash steel. Your devise was "discovered" and almost immediately ordered, arriving in record time, and was promptly inspected and put to work. I first fixed the blade in my vice, using the pads, and soon discovered that it functions much like the old kitchen sharpeners of yore, only being much larger and, ergo, capable of sustaining a sweeping carry down & up vast portions of the blade while applying steady pressure. My initial goal was to give my sword an edge, hopefully somewhat even, while taking my time to learn how to shave the least steel for the greatest effect. I initially believed I might be at my bench vice for hours over days, but was delighted to achieve that first goal, a decent even edge, in only four hours or so over that many days. I strongly recommend your Sharpener to any and all who have long bladed tools/weapons, no matter how dull!

Good field sharpener for your tools...axe or machette. I have used it on a cheapo Harbour Freight hatchet, a Fiskars axe and a bushcraft machette....got a good edge on all the above. It seems durable, keeps your hands safe and is reasonable to carry in your tool box, etc..

Very good machete, or knife sharpener but does not work on mauls, chopping axes, or most hatchets, which is why I purchased this in the first place. If I am in my shop, I would sharpen my tools with a file and stone. I got this to use in the field to field dress/sharpen my axes and mauls while I am in the process of using them. I wanted something quick and easy to use. It does, however, put an awesome edge on my machetes in the filed - very quickly, and easily. The cutting blades on this sharpener are too close together to work for mauls, unless you have ground the business end of the maul down to a thin, long taper (which essentially ruins the purpose of the maul). Chopping axes and some hatchets also have a wider taper than this tool can handle.

Bought a cheap camp axe and ran this down it a few times and now it takes chunks out of trees. It is easy to use and very safe. The size is perfect to pack along. It feels really well built. I can't believe the difference it made on that dull axe. You can feel it grab the first couple of passes then smooth out. That's when I knew it was sharp. The value you are getting with this is wonderful!

Works amazing well! I had a small hand ax that was all dinged up thanks to my children. I was able to rehabilitate the edge.

Impeccable pour aiguiser mes machettes droites et kukri, du rasoir.

Para cosas basicas puede servir, pero no hace milagros. Al final tuve que cambiar el machete porque no me sirvio para recuperarlo.

Si estás en el campo es Justo lo que necesitas si no sabes afilar a mano alzada es Justo lo que necesitas

Machetes and Axes need to have some degree of precise sharpness. This unit sharpens my tools nicely. I hope it lasts likey my Lanksey for knives.

Schärft mein Trekkingbeil und die Machete sehr gut!