How To Use A Smith's Knife Sharpener Yellow. The coarse slot is where severely damaged knives are sharpened. Tighten front screw to hold knife in place and to lock knife into place tighten large thumb sccrew on knife clamp.
Seat the blade in the vise so at least 1/4 inch of the blade's cutting edge extends out beyond the end of the vise unit. Quickly sharpens fillet and pocket knives and various size hooks 1 stores are offering it on ebay with coupons.
Next, place your blade flat on the angle guide at the end of the stone.
Always soak it in water for at least 5 to 10 minutes before you use it. Place the knife sharpener on a flat and sturdy surface and insert a knife in the slot. Just turn the dial to one of the 6 angles offered, then pull your knife through the appropriate slot(s). The best part about these abrasive belts is that they can be easily replaced.