The ultimate compact 2-stage sharpener for outdoor and kitchen knives with coarse-carbide for reshaping the blade and fine-ceramic rods for finishing. This sharpener features an innovative X-Base that pivots open for rock-solid stability during a sharpening session and folds down flat for storage. Carbide (Coarse) Removes metal quickly to reshape a dull edge (44 degree angle/22 degree per side). Ceramic (Fine) For finishing the edge and fine tuning knives after each use.