{"product_id":"the-stick-by-sharpow","title":"The Stick by Sharpow","description":"\u003cheader class=\"sharpow-pdp__header\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLIL Stick by Sharpow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sharpow-pdp__subhead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eField edge maintenance between sharpenings.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sharpow-pdp__subhead\"\u003eDual-surface: 30µ (restore bite) + 9µ (refine).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIL Stick\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a compact maintenance tool built for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehunting knives\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epocket knives\u003c\/strong\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEDC\u003c\/strong\u003e. It restores bite and control when an edge still cuts but no longer feels precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is not a sharpener and not a hone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe LIL Stick lives in between—refreshing performance with light, controlled abrasion so you can keep working without turning knife care into a project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sharpow-pdp__callouts\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sharpow-pdp__pill\"\u003eNo clamps\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sharpow-pdp__pill\"\u003eNo belts\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sharpow-pdp__pill\"\u003eNo slots\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sharpow-pdp__pill\"\u003eNo setup\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"why\" class=\"sharpow-pdp__section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"sharpow-pdp__bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Impact Linear (LIL) motion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003espine-forward, edge-trailing strokes restore bite with controlled abrasion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlat, stable platform:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebrace it on a tailgate, bench, or rock... no angle guides required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-surface abrasive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e30µ restores working bite; 9µ refines and cleans up the edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance-grade abrasive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econsistent touch-ups you can repeat without guesswork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnodized aluminum body:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elight, rigid, durable, built to ride in a pocket or pack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"sharpow-pdp__section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the LIL Stick when:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"sharpow-pdp__bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour knife still cuts, but feels less precise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt slips on hide, rope, zip ties, or cardboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a quick touch-up before a long day in the field\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want to maintain a fresh edge after sharpening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sharpow-pdp__note\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharpen instead\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eif the edge is chipped, rolled hard, or visibly flattened or if the knife stays dull after using both sides. Consider\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sharpow.com\/products\/sharpow-kit-mail-in-sharpening\"\u003eSharpow Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor easy access to Professional Sharpening via Mail-in Kit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"how\" class=\"sharpow-pdp__section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col class=\"sharpow-pdp__steps\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHold the LIL Stick\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esteady.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHold the knife spine-forward\u003c\/strong\u003e, use it edge trailing, the same direction you’d wipe a blade clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart at the tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand glide to the heel in smooth, shallow passes (no shadow under the cutting edge).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwitch sides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand repeat a short series of passes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon the 9µ side, if you started on 30µ.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWipe the blade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand get back to adventure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse light pressure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLet the performance abrasive do most of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"surfaces\" class=\"sharpow-pdp__section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo Surfaces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sharpow-pdp__grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sharpow-pdp__card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e30 Micron (Medium)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRestore working bite.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUse when the edge has clearly lost tooth and starts slipping or tearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sharpow-pdp__card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e9 Micron (Fine)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefine \u0026amp; clean up.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUse for light touch-ups or after 30µ for a cleaner finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"details\" class=\"sharpow-pdp__section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"sharpow-pdp__specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbrasives:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e30µ (medium) + 9µ (fine), one on each side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eanodized aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eperformance-grade abrasive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecompact field carry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewipe clean or rinse lightly; dry before storing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned \u0026amp; assembled:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMinnesota\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUSA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"from-the-makers\" class=\"sharpow-pdp__section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom the Makers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvented at Vivront after sharpening tens of thousands of knives and talking with hunters, tradespeople, and everyday carriers about what actually works in the field. The LIL Stick is built for repeatable maintenance, fast, controlled, in an easy to carry form factor... so you're more likely to have it with you. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Sharpow","offers":[{"title":"Western 30 Micron","offer_id":52105010053431,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Eastern 9 Micron","offer_id":52105010086199,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/9974\/7895\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_ff02262a-611f-4653-9b65-657cd9409b4c.jpg?v=1778280030","url":"https:\/\/webeknivessf.com\/products\/the-stick-by-sharpow","provider":"We Be Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}