Ruixin RX-002 Knife Sharpener

The Ruixin RX 002 model is suitable for sharpening a wide variety of knives: from kitchen knives to hunting or tourist knives. This sharpener also works with other tools, and its main advantage is the ability for users to independently adjust the sharpening angle. The set includes four stones.

The advanced sharpening system RX 002 allows for truly high-quality sharpening, with which your knife will be truly sharp. Naturally, it is possible to choose the sharpening angle. Working with knives on the RX 002 sharpening device allows even inexperienced sharpeners who are engaged in putting their knives in order for everyday use to achieve good results. The sharpener comes with a number of plastic-based bars. This variety of bars is dictated by the type of grain size, only four - for 120, 320, 600 and 1500 units. All of them, as well as the blue marker, are stored in a cordura organizer case. In addition, the set also includes a soft napkin. The instructions with detailed diagrams help you understand the device and assembly of the device. Using a hinge joint, the frame is attached to a structure placed on a stand with a suction cup. The suction cup secures the sharpener to the countertop or any flat surface. At the same time, it should not be textured, but smooth, otherwise the suction cup will not hold. A better option is ceramic tiles.

To set the sharpening angle, move the vertical stand to one or another color mark. Specific color marking designation:

• black – 30 degrees
• red – 25 degrees
• green – 20 degrees
• yellow – 15 degrees
• blue – 10 degrees.

A total of four whetstones are used with the sharpener. The grit size is indicated by a number on each of the abrasive stones. A higher number means a fine grit, a lower number means a coarser grit and a coarser bar. When the blade is too dull or requires sharpening to a different angle, we first use a block of the largest grain size (120 or 320 units). Then it’s time for medium roughness – a bar marked “600”. We complete the sharpening with the most delicate one – with the inscription “1500”. Bars with ratings of 600 and 1500 are sufficient for simple editing and constant maintenance of sharpness.

The block is secured to the rod using clamps and a spring. At the same time, its plastic part rests on the necessary recesses. By releasing the spring, we fix the block.

Some basic tips when working with the RX 002 sharpener:

• It is a simple and convenient device, but it is better to train and strengthen your skills using a knife that you don’t mind.
• It is better at the initial stage to train with a knife that has a wider blade - with this it is easier to learn how to properly secure and control when sharpening.
• Partially, the sharpening stones are simply not used, so it is better to rearrange them from time to time, then the working surface will wear out more evenly.
• The dust generated during sharpening clogs the bars, after which they begin to slide uselessly along the blade. Clean and wash them with warm water, using detergent and the hard side of a sponge.
• Excessive effort is not needed. It is better to make several movements than one rough one with strong pressure.
• No instructions or reviews can teach you all the subtleties good results can be achieved with practice.