Lansky Diamond/Ceramic 4-Rod Turn Box Knife Sharpener

October 01,2024

The Turn Box family of knife sharpeners is a very stable and compact knife sharpening system. It works well on the reed table but also breaks down into a compact box to take with you. It only takes a few swipes to maintain an edge (a bit more if you have a really dull knife)..
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