The famous ever-so-popular Work Sharp Guided Field Sharpener just got better. The upgraded Guided Field Sharpener Elite now features two additional diamond plates and a strikingly handsome carrying case. Now, you have more options for your axe, machete, fish hooks, serrated, plain, and recurved blades.
Work Sharp Guided Field Sharpener Has Gone Elite
The Guided Field Sharpener Elite from Work Sharp is the field-ready upgrade for anyone serious about keeping an edge. Compact and rugged, it combines coarse, fine, and extra-fine diamond plates with a ceramic rod and leather strop.
The Elite steps beyond the original by adding 400- and 800-grit plates, giving you more control over edge refinement. That means you can move from heavy reshaping to razor polish without skipping a beat. It also comes with a zippered carry case, so your sharpening kit stays organized instead of rattling loose in your pack.
The original Guided Field Sharpener is a solid, all-in-one tool, but it’s built mainly for quick touch-ups and basic maintenance. The Elite, on the other hand, expands the range—handling everything from chipped blades to fine-tuned edges. With more grit options, you can dial in the sharpness you want instead of settling for “good enough.” The leather strop adds that final bite, giving your knife the kind of finish that makes slicing feel effortless.
MSRP: $74.95
How It Works
The Guided Field Sharpener Elite works like a portable sharpening station, giving you a complete progression of grits in one compact body. You start with the coarse (250) diamond plate to reset or repair an edge, then move through finer plates (400, 600, 800) to refine it. The ceramic rod handles serrations and hooks, while the leather strop puts on that final razor polish. Built-in angle guides (20° and 25°) keep your strokes consistent, so you don’t have to guess.
The diamond plates attach magnetically, so swapping them is quick and tool-free. Just lift a plate off, flip or replace it, and the magnets snap it back into place. This lets you change grits on the fly without fumbling in the field.
Inside the body, there’s a small storage chamber. That’s where you can stash extra plates, the broadhead wrench, or even a bit of tinder or cordage if you’re improvising. It keeps the system self-contained and your pack lighter.
The Elite sharpener works like a guided bench system shrunk into a field tool—easy to use, easy to swap, and clever enough to carry its own spares.
Carry-All Field Sharpener
Work Sharp gives you a carrying case, similar in size and appearance to a pencil and sunglasses case. It’s sturdy with a substantial loop to carry in your hand or clipped to a pack via a carabiner. The elastic band (similar to a seatbelt) holds the sharpening unit in place. Work Sharp added an elastic mesh on top to keep the diamond plates securely in place.
Everyone cuts themselves. I usually won’t cut myself using a knife, but rather moving them, putting them away, or sharpening them. The carrying case has a little bit of wiggle room for some extras: for example, Band-Aids for cuts.
The mesh pocket can fit a pen for giving autographs to onlookers once they see your stellar sharpening skills. A paper book of matches and latex gloves can also fit into the crammed pocket space. You can store a tiny vial or straw filled with sharpening oil in this pocket space, sealing it for safety.
Closing of the Guided Field Sharpener Elite
In short, the Elite is the original’s overachieving sibling—brighter, sharper, and better dressed. It transforms a simple field sharpener into a comprehensive edge-care system, ideal for hunters, hikers, and anyone who refuses to carry a dull blade.
