The Sharp : knife sharpener reinvented

A project in Kharkiv, Ukraine by Baluta Marian
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Top device to sharpen any knife without any skill in seconds
Backers: 275
Average Pledge Per Backer: €69

Funded: €18,913 of €8,000
Dates: Jun 29th -> Jul 29th (30 days)
Project By: Baluta Marian
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Latest News

Good (?) changes to design

July 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Prototype presented in video has rather sharp corners and can be uncomfortable if you sharpen a lot of knives. So I've decided to round all corners.  And as usual - thanks for support! p.s. Note! This is unit before polishing and oil treatment.... (Read More)

First photos from manufacturing process

July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello. As I've said - preparation for mass production started almost a week ago. And here are first photos from actulal production. If you're interested in such updates - plealse tell me in comments. Thanks! Many work for vacuum cleaner ;) Cutting... (Read More)

Better magnets in final unit

July 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello. Thanks to you I have some amount of funds above initial goal. I'll invest them in better product. Instead of 3 standard circular magnets I'll order my custom mould and order N50 solid rare-earth magnets.  Single magnet without gaps will hold... (Read More)

Preparations for mass production

July 20th - via: kickstarter.com
It's 9 days till the end of crowdfunding, but I've started preparations for mass production a week ago. In video handle is 3d printed and then wrapped by heatshrink. That's good for a sample but unacceptable for a good long-lasting design. In a final... (Read More)

Project funded. Thanks for your support!

July 12th - via: kickstarter.com
That's truly incredible when people all over the world believe in you and your project. With your help this project will be accomplished and I'll do my best to exceed your expectations. I'm already preparing for production and will post updates on a... (Read More)

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