We’ve Never Seen an EDC Tool Like This One Before

Experienced cyclists rarely hit the road without a small bag of tools and a patch kit. Within a small amount of space, they carry the capacity to fix a flat, which could come in very handy if they find themselves far afield with an inner tube puncture.

Now, thanks to Work Sharp, hikers, campers, hunters and other EDC enthusiasts can salvage dull pocket knives in a similar way. The brand’s new Folding Field Sharpener weighs less than five ounces and fits in your pocket just like your favorite blade.

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Work Sharp Folding Field Sharpener

• $30 at Work Sharp

Work Sharp Folding Field Sharpener

Despite its small size, the new sharpener is more versatile than you might expect. The inside of one of its two folding arms features a 400-grit diamond plate with 20° sharpening guides. The other carries a fine grit grit ceramic plate with 25° honing guides.

The Field Sharpener also possesses a pocket clip, a clear signal of its intent to be toted in your pants or pack, ready to go to work at a moment’s notice.

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Making the use case

Feeling skeptical? We get it. The need for sharpening on the go feels a bit dramatic. And yet, Work Sharp has our respect. The brand’s Guided Field Sharpener tops our own roundup of the best pocket knife sharpeners, after all.

While not everyone needs this new release’s capability, we can see it being useful if you’re going to be out in the backcountry for an extended period and/or adventuring with a large group.

It’s very likely at least one member of your party will not be super responsible about sharpening their knives before the trip. And just like when you’re the only cyclist in the peloton with inner tube patching gear — and knowledge of how to use it — this scenario gives you the opportunity to play the blade-honing hero.

Your formerly dull friend in need will be eternally grateful, and hey, they might even save you a S’more.

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Work Sharp Folding Field Sharpener

• $30 at Work Sharp

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