Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Should I clean my JewelStik?
A: Yes. When you sharpen your knife with the JewelStik a small amount of metal remains from your knife. Be sure to wash your knife blade before cutting and rinse off your JewelStik now and then. One thing that works really well is cleaning it with a light-weight oil.

Q: How long will the diamond surface last on my JewelStik?
A: If the JewelStik is being used in a family kitchen, used once or twice a week, the JewelStik should outlive any knife. If the JewelStik is being used by a Chef or Butcher and sharpening use is several times a day, the JewelStik will last the better part of five years or so.

Q: Why do you offer so many different sizes?
A: There are different sizes for different needs. Your sharpener should be at least the length of your blade. Our 10" or 12" sharpeners are great for culinary uses. Our 5" sharpeners are useful for your sporting goods needs. The FlipStik is great for hunting, fishing or boating. It's great to cap off and close to a compact size.

Q: Why would I want a 1-2-3 Sharpener?
A: Brian designed the three-grit on one stick sharpener for better efficiency. This way you have a coarse grit for a dull or damaged blade, a medium grit for normal usage, and a fine grit for a razor sharp edge.

Q: How should I use the 1-2-3?
A: When you sharpen with the three-grits on one stick you pull your knife blade cutting into the diamond surface pulling down and then going up. Be sure you are turning your blade cutting down and then cutting up. Start with the coarse a few times and then medium a few times and then fine a few times. Use a fair amount of pressure. This should give you a nice clean edge. Clean your blade and slice through a ripe tomato.

If you are need of any other information - do not hesitate to send a short e-mail. We will answer your question as best we can. Thank you for putting a JewelStik in your hands.