| Baton Rouge, LA (August 16, 2022) – The Warthog V-Sharp Series includes the Classic II, Curve and the Xtreme Edge. These three sharpeners work using the same body mechanics; simply draw the blade in a slicing motion entirely through and out of the sharpener, keeping the blade flat against the Blade Guide. The sharpeners are equipped with two 325-grit double-sided Diamond Rods and finishing steels (hones). Typically, after sharpening the V-Sharp XE (Xtreme Edge) and the V-Sharp CLASSIC II to a keen edge, the hones are turned over with the steel facing up, and the angle is increased by one notch (5°) to finish the blade to a razor edge. However, using the V-Sharp Curve eliminates changing the position of the Diamond Rods altogether. The same mechanics of drawing the blade through and out are employed. This motion is all it takes to achieve a consistent angle from the heel to the tip.
V-Sharp Curve is ultra-compact and the easiest to use of the V-Sharp Series. Currently, this model is offered in red, blue, and black (plastic construction). A specialty V-Sharp Curve Pouch is available and fits the sharpener snugly into the durable, ultra-padded protective case. Interior pockets hold extra diamond rods and finishing steels.
The unique curve in the Diamond Rods maintains a 25° angle throughout the entire blade. Spring-loaded Diamond Rods keep equal pressure on each side while pulling the blade through. With no adjustments, you only need to keep your blade flat against the Blade Guide and let the sharpener do the rest. This style is commonly known as a pull-through sharpener; however, not all are created the same!
Traditional Pull-Through Sharpeners
The truth about pull-through knife sharpeners is that they damage your knives. The two most common types are hand-held and electric. The cheaply made hand-held variety is usually equipped with two carbide blades that do not move with your knife. Instead, the carbide blades stay fixed, and the knife is pulled through, scraping steel off your blade.
This type of sharpener is abusive and should be used only on disposable cutlery or yard tools. Electric pull-through sharpeners remove way too much metal and shorten the life of your knife by years. There is a tendency to overheat and ruin the temper on a delicate edge using an electric sharpener. A pull-through electric sharpener and coarse sharpening wheel found on the back of some can openers can permanently damage a blade. Because of the mechanics of use, it is impossible to apply the same amount of pressure throughout the blade. As a result, the edge tends to go out of shape, changing the original blade profile.
The Warthog Way
Choosing to use the V-Sharp Curve, your sharp edge will last much longer, and there will not be any deterioration of the blade, so you can count on that knife for many years to come. Warthog has created something truly exceptional, a range of patented Diamond sharpeners that give your knives an unrivaled edge. Everyone deserves a sharp knife!
V-Sharp Curve
· Unique Design Maintains 25° Angle
· 325 Grit Diamond Rods
· Ultra-compact
· Easy to Use
· No Adjustments
· MSRP: $59.99 |
