The Jende Industries Guided Sharpener (JIGS) is a highly accurate and user-friendly knife sharpening system. It’s considered one of the best knife sharpeners on the market for its simplicity and precision.
Key Features:
- Easy to Use: Just clamp the blade, set the angle, and start sharpening. It has movable clamps that adjust to fit any blade length and ensures consistent sharpening with the Exacudrive system.
- Instructional Support: Tutorials and videos are available to guide users through the process.
What’s Included:
The kit comes with:
- An acrylic base
- A waterproof angle cube (IP 65 certified)
- A 3mm hex tool
- Five sharpening stones:
- 220-grit and 1K Naniwa starter stones
- 600-grit, 1K, and 3K Chosera stones
JIGS 2.0 Improvements:
The updated version includes:
- Stronger spring tension on the rotary
- Teflon collars on the Exacudrive for smoother operation
- A stainless steel rotary (upgraded from brass)
- A magnetic crossbar for easier angle adjustments
New Additions:
- Exacudrive Extension: Ideal for large knives like the FN Big Taiwan Tuna Knives, allowing an extra 8 degrees of height.
- Small Knife Clamp Attachment: Fits into the clamps to lower the angle by 4 degrees for small blades.
This system is perfect for anyone looking for a precise, efficient way to sharpen their knives, regardless of their size or type.