Manufacturer | Smith's |
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Part Number | TRI6 |
Item Weight | 1.5 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 5 x 5 x 5 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | TRI6 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | One Size |
Color | Gray |
Style | Stones System |
Material | Synthetic |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Number Of Pieces | 1 |
Measurement System | US |
Grit Description | Coarse,Fine,Medium |
Special Features | Manual |
Included Components | 1 item |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Warranty Description | See Manuf. |
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Smith’s TRI6 Arkansas Tri-Hone Stone Sharpening System Grey 6” Fine, Medium, & Coarse Stones 3-Way Honing Nonslip Rubber Feet Restore Tools, Hunting, Kitchen, Fishing & Pocket Knives
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Material | Synthetic |
Brand | Smith's |
Color | Gray |
Product Dimensions | 5"L x 5"W x 5"H |
Grit Type | Coarse,Fine,Medium |
About this item
- 3-SIDED SHARPENING – Smith’s Tri-Hone Sharpening System features one 1,000-grit fine Arkansas stone, one 800-grit medium synthetic stone, and one 300-grit coarse synthetic stone. Each stone measures 6” by 1.63” and is clearly labeled.
- VERSATILE - This sharpening system is perfect for pocket, hunting, buck, fishing, and kitchen knives and can be used on a variety of tools. Included is our premium honing solution that maintains the stones, protects against damage, & prevents clogging.
- SAFE SHARPENING – This 3-Stone Sharpening System has a sturdy molded plastic base with nonskid rubber feet for safe knife and tool sharpening. Our sharpening system also includes a sharpening angle guide that ensures a correct angle every time.
- EASY USE & CARE – The “V” trough design will catch the oil drippings and is easy to clean! To best care for your stones and to keep them free of stone and metal particles, clean them with water, liquid soap, and a stiff nylon brush after each use.
- COMPLETE KIT – Smith’s Tri-Hone Sharpening System includes three 6” mounted sharpening stones, a non-skid base, one angle guide, and a 1 oz bottle of Honing Solution. This tool and knife sharpening system will make the perfect gift for any occasion!
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For beginners | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.0 |
Easy to use | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.3 |
Value for money | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.4 |
Giftable | 4.3 | 4.3 | — | — |
Sold By | Amazon.com | DeleNi US Store | miduguoji | LOKEME-US Direct |
material | Synthetic | Stone | Carborundum | Corundum |
grit type | Coarse,Fine,Medium | Medium | Coarse | Extra Fine |
weight | — | 1 pounds | 1.46 pounds | 5.18 pounds |
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Smith's
We have the broadest line of knife and scissors sharpeners available
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Our offering includes both manual and electrical sharpeners that incorporate many different abrasive materials including diamond, carbide, ceramic, bonded synthetic abrasives and, of course, natural Arkansas stones.
From the manufacturer
SMITH'S TRI-HONE SHARPENING SYSTEM
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EASY ROTATIONSmith’s 3-Stone Sharpening System features 3 sharpening stones mounted on a molded plastic triangle with handles on the end for easy stone rotation and easy-to-read stone identification. |
3-SIDED SHARPENINGIt features one 1,000-grit fine Arkansas stone, one 800-grit medium synthetic stone, and one 300-grit coarse synthetic stone. |
STURDY BASEEach stone measures 6” by 1.63” and is clearly labeled for easy identification. It also features a sturdy molded plastic base with nonskid rubber feet for safe sharpening. |
VERSATILEThis sharpening system is perfect for pocket, hunting, buck, fishing, and kitchen knives and can be used on a variety of tools. |
COMPLETE KIT
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HOW TO USEThis sharpening system is perfect for pocket, hunting, buck, fishing, and kitchen knives and can be used on a variety of tools. |
V TROUGHThe “V” trough design will catch the oil drippings and is easy to clean! To best care for your stones clean them with water, liquid soap, and a stiff nylon brush after each use. |
HONING SOLUTION & SHARPENING GUIDESmith’s Honing Solution features built-in stone cleaning agents and rust corrosion inhibitors and it can be used on all sharpening stones. The sharpening angle guide that ensures a correct angle every time. |
The Smith's Difference
We are constantly striving to identify improved methods for providing consumers with the best edge as shown by our recent launch of an electric sharpener incorporating interlocking diamond coated wheels that insures a factory-sharp edge to your knife with only a few quick passes of the knife. We also offer designs that are appropriate for the field or for your gourmet kitchen.
Broad Line of Knife & Scissors Sharpeners
We have the broadest line of knife and scissors sharpeners available, ranging from simple, fixed angle pull through sharpeners for consumers that want quick and easy sharpening, to sophisticated Precision Kits designed for the knife sharpening enthusiast. Our offering includes both manual and electrical sharpeners that incorporate many different abrasive materials including diamond, carbide, ceramic, bonded synthetic abrasives and, of course, natural Arkansas stones.
- Fixed & Adjustable Pull Through Sharpeners
- Manual & Electric Sharpeners
- Sharpening Stones
- Gardening & Lawn Tool Sharpeners
- Hunting & Fishing Knives
- Pocket/Portable Knives & Sharpeners
6" Arkansas Tri-Hone Stone Sharpening System | 8" Diamond Tri-Hone Bench Stones | 4" Diamond Combination Sharpener | 4" Natural Arkansas Sharpening Stone | 4" Diamond Combination Sharpener | |
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Size | 6" Sharpening Stones | 8" Sharpening Stones | 4" Retractable Sharpening Stone | 4" Sharpening Stone | 4" Retractable Sharpening Stone |
Sharpens Straight Edge Blades | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Interrupted Sharpening Surface | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Sturdy Base/Grip | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Micro-Tool Sharpening Pad | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Stone Type | Natural Arkansas Stone | Diamond Stone | Diamond Stone | Natural Arkansas Stone | Diamond Stone |
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ASIN | B00062BIT4 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #35,349 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #125 in Knife Sharpeners |
Date First Available | June 22, 2008 |
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Product Description
Smith’s 3-Stone Sharpening System features a 6” Medium Synthetic Stone, 6” Fine Arkansas Stone, and 6” Coarse Synthetic Stone mounted on a molded plastic triangle with handles on the end for easy stone rotation and easy-to-read stone identification. The sturdy molded plastic base has nonskid rubber feet for safety, a “V” trough to catch the oil drippings, and is easy to clean. The stone sharpening system also includes an angle guide for proper sharpening and a 1 oz bottle of premium honing solution to clean and protect against damage.
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Smith's TRI-6 three-stone sharpening system features a medium Arkansas stone, fine Arkansas stone, and coarse synthetic stone mounted on a molded plastic triangle with handles on the end for easy stone rotation and easy-to-read stone identification. The sturdy molded plastic base has nonskid rubber feet for safety, "V" trough to catch the oil drippings, and is easy to clean. A bottle of Smith's premium honing solution and a sharpening angle guide are also included.
Three sharpening stones in a single tool (view larger). Includes premium honing solution.Smith's TRI-6 Arkansas TRI-HONE Sharpening System At a Glance:
- Three sharpening stones
- Molded plastic base with nonskid rubber feet
- Sharpening angle guide ensures correct angle every time
- Premium honing solution cleans, protects sharpening surface
- "V" trough catches the solution
Sharpening Instructions
- Put a small amount of honing solution on your stone. Don't use a lot of lubricant as a small amount goes a long way. Using a natural stone without a lubricant or water will damage and clog your stone. It protects the stone and the cutting edge of the knife or tool by washing away the particle of stone and metal created during the sharpening process. If necessary, water can be used as a substitute.
- To insure the proper sharpening angle on your knife, place the yellow Smith's angle guide at the end of your stone. This shows you the proper angle we recommend to use in order to obtain the sharpest edge. Next, place your blade flat on the angle guide at the end of the stone. Now you are ready to begin the sharpening process.
- Push the blade away from you just like you are trying to carve a thin slice off the top of the stone. Don't be afraid to use pressure against the stone while sharpening since it will not damage the stone or your knife. Repeat this pushing stroke three or four times. Remember, try to keep the same approximate sharpening angle all the time, since this is the key to obtaining the sharpest edge.
- To sharpen the other side of your knife, simply place your blade at the opposite end of your Smith sharpening stone and repeat the above steps, but instead of pushing the knife away from you, pull it towards you. Continue to sharpen until you feel that your blade is truly sharp.
Care
Cleaning your stones will keep the pores free of stone and metal particles. After each use, the Arkansas stones should be cleaned by scrubbing vigorously with water, liquid soap, and a stiff nylon brush.
What's in the Box
1 Course Synthetic (400 grit)
1 Medium Synthetic (600 grit)
1 Natural Fine Arkansas Stone (Approx. 1000-1200 Grit)
- To sharpen the other side of your knife, simply place your blade at the opposite end of your Smith sharpening stone and repeat the above steps, but instead of pushing the knife away from you, pull it towards you. Continue to sharpen until you feel that your blade is truly sharp.
- Push the blade away from you just like you are trying to carve a thin slice off the top of the stone. Don't be afraid to use pressure against the stone while sharpening since it will not damage the stone or your knife. Repeat this pushing stroke three or four times. Remember, try to keep the same approximate sharpening angle all the time, since this is the key to obtaining the sharpest edge.
- To insure the proper sharpening angle on your knife, place the yellow Smith's angle guide at the end of your stone. This shows you the proper angle we recommend to use in order to obtain the sharpest edge. Next, place your blade flat on the angle guide at the end of the stone. Now you are ready to begin the sharpening process.
From the Manufacturer
Smith's TRI-6 3-Stone Sharpening System features a Medium Arkansas Stone, Fine Arkansas Stone, and Coarse Synthetic Stone mounted on a moldedplastic triangle with handles on the end for easy stone rotation and easy to read stone identification. All stones measure 6 x 15/8 x 3/8. The sturdy molded plastic base has nonskid rubber feet for safety and a V trough to catch the oil drippings. A bottle of Premium Honing Solution and a sharpening angle guide are also included. For more than 100 years Smith's has been in the knife and tool sharpening business. We pride ourselves on our industry reputation as The Edge Experts and today offer a full line of easy-to-use sharpeners from all five major sharpening categories: 100% Natural Arkansas Stones, Diamonds, Ceramics, Bonded Abrasives and Carbides. Smith's offers its customers the best performing sharpeners in the category at the best price.
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Customers like the performance, ease of sharpening, quality and value of the knife sharpener. For example, they mention that it works well, gets your knives razor sharp and is the perfect sharpeners for any blade. They appreciate the instructions and the ease of use. Customers also appreciate the value for money.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the sharpener. For example, they mention it works well, the stones are effective, and the system is useful. Some say that the product is especially effective on moraknivs. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"Durable, effective, easy to use!" Read more
"...The solution is fine but I used it all with 4 knives and replaced it with mineral oil...." Read more
"...Cheap blades dull quickly, but this keeps them useful and it takes very little time." Read more
"Well made set of stones, in a good, study holder...." Read more
Customers like the ease of sharpening with the product. They say it will get your knives razor sharp when used properly. The rack works and it's the perfect sharpener for any blade. The oil not only sharpens the knife easily and quick, it polishes the blade. Customers love being able to sharpen their own blades and say their blade honing skills have really increased. The stones go a good job on blades.
"...TEST RESULTS:1. Fastest in getting a sharp edge - Accusharp and Smith's Adjustable Pull thru2...." Read more
"...The sharpening system worked out superbly and produced a razor SHARP edge...." Read more
"...Overall, I think this is an excellent sharpening system for someone that is a more casual knife user (camper, hunter, hiker, bushcrafter) that likes..." Read more
"This is an excellent sharpening system. I've used it several times and my kids use it frequently. I only have one criticism...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the sharpener. They say it's well constructed, has a decent grit, and is able to put a reliable edge on cheap metal. The coarse grinding stone works well to fix chipped blades, and the medium stone is fine enough to get an almost hair shaving edge.
"Durable, effective, easy to use!" Read more
"...The stone again has done very well, I don't have much experience with sharpening so my personal results could be better but i like it and think I..." Read more
"...I've used this on all kinds of items, and it puts a reliable edge on cheap metal...." Read more
"...of the sharpener is superior to ones made similar, but the stones are courser than I like, I like a diamond stone set up much better but thought I'd..." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the sharpener. They mention that the instructions are fantastic, the edge guide and solution are great, and it's convenient to have them together on the one little rig. The methodical process is soothing, and the system is priced right. The pros and cons are clearly laid out, and this stone set is ideal for novice sharpeners.
"Durable, effective, easy to use!" Read more
"...The best middle ground for me are the Wusthof Diamond Steel rods. Easy to use, quick and extremely sharp, but expensive...." Read more
"First time use was easy with great results. Can’t wait to sharpen my throwing knives" Read more
"...The instructions offer a good intro if you have never used a stone before to sharpen...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the sharpening system. They say it is well worth the very affordable price.
"...Since this was fairly inexpensive and cheaper than getting them professionally sharpened at $2-5 per inch i figured i would try it...." Read more
"At the price range you can get this sharpener, it is a very good buy...." Read more
"...A great product at a great price." Read more
"...Highly reccomend this product well worth the money spent." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the sharpening set. They mention that it is a beautifully designed piece of equipment, with a nice stone and stand. The set looks cool on the counter top and is awesome for putting a finishing touch on your knives and tools. The triangular layout is pretty slick, and it won't slide out.
"...the fact that you have an instant choice of coarse, medium, and fine stones by simply rotating them in the stand...." Read more
"...Nice stone, your three levels of grit, your knives will cut through your tomatoes like buttahA good gift for a foodie...." Read more
"...Nice kit." Read more
"...The design is also amazing because the solution (or water) doesnt make a big mess...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the whetstone set. Some mention that everything seems to be the proper size and the stones are of very good quality. They say the stones take up small space and are very good for small knives. However, some customers say that the stones is a little small for full size knives, requiring the user to work just on the stones. They also say that it's not very large and the stand is too light.
"...Everything seems to be the proper size and the stones are of very good quality...." Read more
"...Additionally for longer or different shaped blades the cutting surface is somewhat small, fhisb is helped with technique and practice but more area..." Read more
"...It's not a huge stone to work with but sufficient for most kitchen knives, pocket knives and larger fixed blades...." Read more
"...It is a little small. An 8" blade is not too difficult to sharpen, but I would imagine much larger would be a chore...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the stability of the product. Some mention that the base is sturdy and does not slip, while others say that the bottom comes off quickly and causes the unit to slide.
"...It states it’s anti-slide but it is hard to keep it still and stay in one spot. But other than that I would still recommend it to anyone...." Read more
"...But it is worth keeping in mind the stones might fall off...." Read more
"...The stones all measure 6 inches by 1.625 inches and are mounted solidly. Would recommend fairly highly, closer to 4.5 out of 5 stars." Read more
"...In fact the system slid out several times when I was sharpening some knives on multiple surfaces (granite, formica, and wood)...." Read more
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NEW SHARPENERS:
Smith's TRI-Hone Sharpening stones($23)
Smith's Adjustable Pull Thru Knife sharpener($26)
Wusthof 9 inch Diamond Steels (1 Course and 1 Fine Rods. $60 x 2 = $120)
Accusharp($10)
Wusthof Whetstone fine and super fine(4451 and 4452)($90 x 2 =$180)
KNIVES:
I have 4 Chicago Cutlery Chef's knives that were collecting dust for years and stopped using them because they were all very dull and nicked. I didn't even bother sharpening them and I just kept buying a new one when the previous one gets too dull to cut.
For the test, I tried my best to get the sharpest edge possible within a 10 minute window. Anything more than 10 minutes for me is just too much time.
TEST RESULTS:
1. Fastest in getting a sharp edge - Accusharp and Smith's Adjustable Pull thru
2. Sharpest edge - Wusthof Diamond Steel
3. Simplest to use - Accusharp and Smith's Adjustable Pull thru
4. Smoothest in slicing Bond Paper - Wusthof Diamond Steel
5. Most expensive - Wusthof Whetstones
6. Least expensive - Accusharp
ANALYSIS:
It seemed like the Smith's and the Wusthof Whetstones needed a bit more time than I allocated. So, I proceeded to continue sharpening until I got it as sharp as I could.
The Wusthof Whetstone would have won in the sharpest edge and smoothest slicing thru bond paper after about an hour of careful sharpening. The learning curve is considerably longer than the other 3 options.
The Smith's TRI-Hone would have been one step below or tied with the Wusthof Diamond Steel in Sharpest edge and slicing, except it took about 15 minutes. It helps that the stones have an angle guide that has 23 degrees.
The Accusharp only took 10 seconds to sharpen the knife to a point where it can slice paper and a tomato. I would say it gets you to a usable sharpness. This has no learning curve. Ridiculously easy.
The Wusthof Diamond Steels takes about 3 minutes to sharpen with the Course rod then the Fine. But I can clearly tell when I slice through paper that is a smoother edge than the Accusharp.
The Smith's Adjustable Pull Thru Knife Sharpener has a selector that you can actually dial in the exact blade angle you want. It is very easy to use and has more features than the Accusharp. I found that you can use this to set the blade angle then use the Wusthof Diamond steel FINE Rod to clean up the edge and give it a smooth sharp edge.
Conclusion:
My Smith's TRI-Hone is the simplest stone to learn among Stone sharpeners and gives you a good manually created edge. If you are new to sharpening but want to take it a step further than a quick sharpen from Accusharp or the Smith's Pull thru sharpener, you won't go wrong using this. Instructions are clear and gives you performance like the WUSTHOF Diamond Steels for a fraction of the price. It just takes a little more time than the Diamond Steels.
Bottom line is you can be like me and buy all of these sharpeners and depending on how much time you can spare, you can use whichever will do the job in the time allocated. So if you have an hour to spare and you find it soothing, get the Wusthof Whetstones. If you are in a rush, a few swipes of the Accusharp and you are up and running. The best middle ground for me are the Wusthof Diamond Steel rods. Easy to use, quick and extremely sharp, but expensive.
Mix and match the different sharpening tools and you will find a setup that is perfect for you.
I hope this test helped you.
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Durable, I sharpen my parring knives quite often, and no wear on the stones yet after more than a year. Also, none of the stones have unglued themselves... so all and all, a great buy.
Unica cosa che non piace a me, il liquido per affilare che inseriscono, ma basta usare un qualsiasi altro olio minerale.