specialized tool and blade sharpeners

TIPS FOR PROPER CARE AND
MAINTENANCE OF TOOLS
BRIEF INTRODUCTION
TO SMITH’S® AND SHARPENING
• Keep your tools sharp. Sharp tools are more
effective, less time consuming, and save you money.
• Always secure your tool before sharpening and wear
heavy gloves and eye protection during sharpening.
We recommend using a vise to properly secure the
blade for sharpening.
• Sharpen regularly. Regular sharpening may involve
only fine-tuning the edge, but infrequent sharpening may
require much more work to restore the edge. Sharpen
the edge as soon as you notice it’s not working as well
as it should. If you attend to the edge soon enough, it
shouldn’t take much to bring the edge back to sharp.
• Keep your sharpener close by when using your tools.
You will be more inclined to sharpen a dulled edge as
soon as you notice it if there is a sharpener handy.
• Check your progress frequently.
• Replace the abrasive sharpening components in
your sharpener when needed to ensure a proper
sharpening process.
• Clean and dry your tools thoroughly after use and
before storing. Wash the dirt off with a water hose or
use a wire brush to clean your tool.
• Wipe down smaller tools, like pruning shears, before
putting them away to make sure all moisture and sap is
removed from the blades and working parts. Be careful
as you wipe down the tool not to cut yourself on any of
the sharp edges. Again, dry your tool before storing.
• When storing your tools keep them off the floor or
ground. Hanging racks are a convenient way to hang
several long-handled tools in a small area, and they
prevent damage to sharp edges. For smaller tools, use
pegboard with hooks to hang your tools.
• Don’t leave your tools outside. Proper storage will
protect your tools from exposure to unnecessary
moisture and theft. Even when rain is not in the
forecast, tools left outside are exposed to moisture
from wet grass and dew.
• While proper storing, cleaning, and drying are
important to the condition of your tool, it’s also
important to prevent rusting. Protect the surface of
your tools by coating it with an effective rust blocker.
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Since 1886, Smith’s® has been a trusted name
in sharpening.
The company’s long history
has focused on a single mission: provide the
consumer with the best value in easy-to-use and
effective knife, scissors, and tool sharpeners. We
are proud to say, “That mission is still alive today.”
It permeates throughout our organization, all the
way from Product Development to Shipping.
Today, the company has built upon this successful
125 year track record and positioned itself as “The
Edge Experts®.” This is a bold and challenging
position to be in.
However, we accept the
challenge and are focusing our efforts on being
the first manufacturer to put sharpening on the
consumer radar and make it something that people
really want to do. We will be successful, not only
through exciting new products, but also by utilizing
Edge Care Center merchandisers, SmartSharp™
Solutions Guides, sharpening seminars, product
training videos, and a significantly upgraded
website. In addition, we have the broadest line
of knife, scissors, and tool sharpeners available
on the market today. Our products range from
simple, fixed angle pull through sharpeners for
consumers that want quick and easy sharpening,
to sophisticated Precision Sharpening Systems
designed for the knife sharpening enthusiast. We
have the products and expertise to do the job no
matter how simple or complex your edge care
needs.
It is an exciting time at Smith’s! Our team members
are focused on accomplishing our mission. We
invite you to review our new Edgework™ product
line and learn about sharpening throughout this
brochure. For more information on Smith’s and
our products, please visit our website at
www.smithsedge.com.
©Copyright 2012 Smith Abrasives, Inc.
SPECIALIZED
TOOL AND BLADE
SHARPENERS
Smith’s | 747 Mid-America Boulevard
Hot Springs, Arkansas 71913-8414 USA
Phone: 501-321-2244
Toll Free: 800-221-4156
Fax: 501-321-9232
www.smithsedge.com
50134 – GetSharp 3-N-1 Multi
Functional Sharpener
Sharpens standard pocket knives, utility knife blades, and carpenter’s pencils
n Lightweight, compact, and durable
n Helps you finish the job and not waste time running to the Hardware store for replacement blades or new pencils.
n Fixed sharpening angles for guaranteed results every time
n Easily fits in your pocket, tool belt, or toolbox
n Can slip onto a lanyard, key ring, or carabineer for easy access
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50118 – Axe & Machete Sharpener
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Quickly sharpens a dull axe, hatchet, or
machete with just a few easy pulls
Weighted, metal head for durability and easier sharpening
Rubber hand and finger grips for
secure handling
Oversized handle allows for use
with gloves
Large safety guard
Cleaning brush with wire bristles stores
in handle
Replaceable carbide blades
50119 – Mower Blade Sharpener
Quickly sharpens a dull mower blade with just a few easy pulls
n Weighted, metal head for durability and easier sharpening
n Cleaning brush with wire bristles stores in handle
n Rubber hand and finger grips for
secure handling
n Oversized handle allows for use
with gloves
n Large safety guard
n Replaceable carbide blade
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50212 – Outdoor Shears &
Loppers Sharpener
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Weighted, metal head for durability and easier sharpening
Quickly sharpens hedge shears, pruning shears, and loppers with just a few
easy pulls
Cleaning brush with wire bristles stores in handle
Rubber hand and finger grips for
secure handling
Oversized handle allows for use
with gloves
Large safety guard
Replaceable carbide blade
Available in a countertop
merchandiser with 16 individual
sharpeners included.
Each sharpener
comes with
sharpening
instructions and
individual bar
code attached
via a hang tag.
(Item #50279)
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width = 2.13”
length = 7.13”
height = 3.19”
weight = 0.47 lbs
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width = 2.13”
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width = 2.36”
length = 7.75”
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