| Sharpener | Type | Maker angle guidance | Serrated support | Included abrasives | Lowest feed price, merchant and date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work Sharp Guided Field Sharpener | Handheld guided manual | 20° sharpening and 25° honing guides | Yes; small ceramic rod | 220 and 600 grit diamond; ceramic; leather strop | No exact feed price in this read | Work Sharp source; checked 2026-11-04 |
| Work Sharp Precision Adjust — base | Clamp-guided manual benchtop | 15°–30° adjustable | Not listed for base kit; no serration rod in box | 320 and 600 grit diamond; fine ceramic | $69.95 in the AvantLink KYGUNCO product feed on November 4, 2026; prices change. Stock and price can change at the store. | Work Sharp source; checked 2026-11-04 |
| Lansky Standard 3-Stone system | Clamp-guided manual | 17°, 20°, 25°, 30° guide slots | Serrated hone not included; uses list omits serrated blades | 120, 280 and 600 grit alumina oxide | $35.99 in the AvantLink MidwayUSA product feed on November 4, 2026; prices change. Stock and price can change at the store. | Lansky source; checked 2026-11-04 |
| Lansky Deluxe 5-Stone system | Clamp-guided manual | 17°, 20°, 25°, 30° guide slots | Serrated hone not included; uses list omits serrated blades | 70, 120, 280 and 600 grit alumina oxide; 1000 grit ceramic | $49.99 in the AvantLink Sportsmans Outdoor Superstore product feed on November 4, 2026; prices change. Stock and price can change at the store. | Lansky source; checked 2026-11-04 |
Feed read: November 4, 2026. Prices change. Maker dates appear beside each source. No hands-on test.
Which sharpening format fits my blade?
Start with the exact blade and the maker’s instructions. The table separates the handheld Guided Field Sharpener from clamp-guided benchtop kits. A handheld guide still leaves you to control the stroke. A clamp adds a fit requirement; the base Precision Adjust manual says some blade and handle designs may not work in its clamp.
What angles do these makers specify?
The Guided Field Sharpener has 20° sharpening guides and 25° honing and stropping guides. The base Precision Adjust adjusts from 15° to 30°, while both Lansky kits provide 17°, 20°, 25° and 30° guide slots. These are tool settings, not a recommendation to change your knife to one of those angles. Keep a total edge angle distinct from a one-side guide setting.
Which kits support serrated blades?
The Guided Field Sharpener includes a small ceramic rod for serrations. The base Precision Adjust does not list serration support or include that rod; neither selected Lansky kit includes a serrated hone. Lansky’s uses list for these two kits omits serrated blades. Do not assume an accessory from a different kit comes in the box.
What abrasives come in the box?
The Field kit includes diamond plates, ceramic rods and a leather strop. The base Precision Adjust includes a rotating handle with two diamond grits and fine ceramic. The Lansky kits use separate hones, rods and a clamp. Their profiles list the full kit contents. The Field page says 220 grit in its box list but 200 in one description; we keep that conflict visible.
Can one system cover kitchen and pocket knives?
The base Precision Adjust and both Lansky pages list kitchen and outdoor blade uses, but that does not prove every blade fits. Identify the blade shape, length and handle clearance first. The clamp and rod must follow the correct instructions. This roster covers manual systems only; it makes no comparison with electric or rolling sharpeners.
What do the dated feed prices include?
The table shows the lowest matching offer in the loaded feed rows. Each price keeps the merchant and feed date beside it. It is not a delivered quote: shipping, tax, accessory costs and later availability are not established by these records. Open a profile to compare all matching retailers.
How we chose these
We included four named kits with an exact feed row and an opened maker product page. The two Work Sharp manuals also support the angle and clamp notes. We excluded Elite, Professional, upgrade-only and Diamond variants. We have no samples, measured edge results or timed sharpening trials; the shortlist is a compatibility aid.